Safety Guidelines for Every Cyclist
With an increase in bicycle use in recents years so, unfortunately, comes a rise in the number of bike-related injuries and accidents. The idea of cycling in traffic and busy roads is scary although...
Category: Cycling
MTB riders and families head to Fife farm for outdoor festival
The Eliminator MTB Weekender returns to Fife this summer with a great variety of fun for families and mountain bikers. The festival, which is supported by EventScotland – part of VisitScotland’s Events Directorate – will take...
Summer in the mountains: Get active in Verbier, Switzerland
If you are thinking about an outdoorsy holiday in Europe, Verbier in Switzerland is a great choice, as I recently discovered. It is a popular ski resort town in winter, especially among the rich...
9 Superb Cycling Routes through Yorkshire and Northumberland
More people are getting on their bikes and exploring the British countryside. This article reveals nine scenic cycling routes between Yorkshire and Northumberland. Maguires Country Parks welcomes many cyclists who have already completed one of...
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel re-opens after £2m revamp
Hostelling Scotland’s Glen Nevis Youth Hostel in Fort William, Lochaber, has re-opened following an eight-month £1.2m redevelopment project. The youth hostel in the popular Highlands outdoors town was stripped back to the bare shell...
Essential Gear when Mountain Biking Away from Home
A multi-day mountain trip is a great adventure for keen riders. This article offers a list of some of the kit required for a trip away from home. Bike gear The bike From cyclocross...
Tick alert: Are you aware of the dangers of TBE?
This article about tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) and how to avoid it is sponsored by Pfizer. Many people who spend time in the great outdoors in the summer months already know about ticks and Lyme...
Review: SKINS DNAmic cycle shorts and Classic short-sleeved jersey
I have been testing a pair of cycle shorts and a short-sleeved cycle top made by SKINS. Most of you will be aware of SKINS compression clothes for running. I had not tested their...
How to cycle: The Hebridean Way
The Hebridean Way is a cycling route of 185 miles (297km) in the Outer Hebrides. The waymarked on-road route crosses 10 islands and six causeways and includes two ferries. It takes between two and...
Adventure Syndicate cyclist Jenny aims for around the world record
Inverness-based cyclist Jenny Graham, who is part of the Adventure Syndicate and a member of Cycling UK, sets off this month with the aim of breaking the record for a female cycling around the world. The current...
