Be Lyme Disease aware
If you spend time outdoors in Scotland and the wider UK you should be aware of tick-borne Lyme disease. The disease is caused by Borrelia, a spirochete bacteria. It’s the most common tick-borne disease...
Category: Cycling
Record breaking round-world cyclist Jenny Graham to ride Etape Loch Ness
She cycled across four continents and 16 countries to become the fastest women to cycle unsupported around the world. Now Jenny Graham has set her sights on something closer to home: Riding the Etape...
MTB route: Milngavie to Helensburgh via West Highland Way and John Muir Way
This blog describes a Scottish mountain biking route from Milngavie, via the West Highland Way and the John Muir Way to reach Helensburgh on the west coast. Living only a couple of miles from...
Review: Aquapac waterproof bike pannier
The Aquapac waterproof bike pannier is sold as a single item or a pair. Each pannier holds 17 litres and is designed to ensure fully waterproofing for your gear while cycling. The pannier fits...
Book review: Strength and Conditioning for Cyclists
My friend and triathlon coach Vicky begg has been reviewing the book, Strength and Conditioning for Cyclists: Off the Bike Conditioning for Performance and Life. The book is written by Phil Burt and Martin...
Enjoy the outdoors with the right bike for you
Cycling has come a long way since the first pedal bike was invented in Scotland by Kirkpatrick Macmillan. These days there are many different types of bike, from children’s trikes to electric mountain bikes,...
Support Ken’s charity bike ride: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
It is less than five weeks until 68-year-old Scottish cyclist Ken MacEwen starts his 30-day 3,000km solo bike ride to raise money for Cancer Research UK. The retired PE teacher from Lenzie is cycling...
6 great activities to try in winter in Val Thorens, France
Val Thorens is Europe’s highest ski resort at an altitude of 2300m. It is located in the commune of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville in the Savoie department and in the Three Valleys ski area. Since it was...
What to expect when riding the Etape Caledonia sportive
The UK’s original closed roads cycling sportive, the Etape Caledonia takes place on May 19, 2019, and there are still places left on the 85 mile route, and charity places for the 40 miler. If...
How to get started: A beginner’s guide to what to buy for cycling
Riding a bike is great for your health and fitness, as well as saving you money and being environmentally friendly. There is also a type of bike and a style of riding to suit...
