A guide to cycling the Tour de France?
We have all seen the cyclists taking part in the Tour de France – but have you ever wondered just how demanding it is and exactly what is involved? The competitors that take part...
Category: Cycling
Review: WUKA Perform Seamless period pants
Period pants are increasingly popular and offer a more sustainable and, therefore, climate friendly alternative to using other sanitary products. On test are WUKA Perform Seamless period pants that are aimed at women when...
Anna Taylor aims to be first female to complete continuous Classic Rock Round
Climber Anna Taylor is attempting to be the first female to complete a continuous round of every route that features in “Classic Rock”, the iconic guidebook written by Ken Wilson. Carrying all her kit,...
Review: ISOBAA women’s merino 200 zip neck hoodie
My skin isn’t usually a fan of merino wool. Yet, I am delighted with this ISOBAA women’s merino 200 zip neck hoodie. Thankfully, the superfine 200gm merino feels soft enough for me to wear,...
Donnie Campbell rides Fastest Known Time on An Turas Mor
Endurance athlete Donnie Campbell has set a Fastest Known Time (FKT) for a 570km off-rand cycle route from Glasgow to Cape Wrath. The 36-year-old Scot rode An Turas Mor in just 33 hours and...
8 top tips for adventure touring on e-bikes
Adventure touring on a bike is a great activity. You can pedal off, the breeze on your face, see stunning views and discover new off-the-beaten trail paths and places. Now, with the advent of...
Mountain bikers complete inaugural Tranter’s Round
Gary Tompsett and Max Cousins are believed to be the first mountain bikers to complete one of Scotland’s classic mountain rounds, a Tranter’s Round. What is the Tranter’s Round? Tranter’s Round was inaugurated by...
Munro record holder Donnie Campbell is Venture Trust ambassador
Donnie Campbell has been named as an ambassador of the charity Venture Trust. Donnie, of Inverness, holds the record for a completing a round of the 282 Scottish Munros in 31 days and is one of...
Now Donnie Campbell really has set a new Badger Divide FKT
What do you do if you ride the Badger Divide from Glasgow to Inverness and set a Fastest Known Time (FKT), only to discover the route you cycled is a different version of the...
Suunto launch new 9 Peak sports watch
I have been reviewing the Garmin Enduro and the most impressive feature is better longevity. Now Suunto has launched the 9 Peak sports watch, which also boasts a great battery life. Battery longevity has...
