The Nevis Range Mountain Experience, Fort William, has launched a new mountain bike school. It is also the first trail centre owner-operated bike school in Scotland. Running annually from May 1 to September 30, The...
OVO Energy, the UK’s leading independent energy provider and title sponsor of this month’s OVO Energy Women’s Tour, last night took cyclists on a tour of London’s iconic landmarks to launch its series of...
Scotland is the ideal place to celebrate World Whisky Day on May 18. Instead of simply raising a dram, why not enjoy a walk or cycle with a whisky theme? You can always enjoy...
Top mountain bikers Greg Minnaar and Steve Peat will be the star attractions of an inaugural Dunoon Outdoor Festival and Expo “Summit to Sea” in September 2019. The three-day festival aims to celebrate the...
Walkers and cyclists are being encouraged to consider a perfect “stopping off” hostel at New Lanark, near Lanark, in Scotland, The Wee Row hostel is part of a World Heritage Site in the Clyde...
The Great Glen Way is one of Scotland’s Great Trails. It is 79 miles long, starting in Fort William and finishing in Inverness. The Great Glen Way can be walked or cycled. The off-road...
The Etape Caledonia mass participating cycling sportive takes place in the Scottish Highlands on Sunday May 19, 2019. With just over two weeks to go, there are a few tips that will help you...
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...
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...
Cycle Routes / Cycling / Fit over 50 / Inspiration / Mountain biking / My fit at 50 / Outdoors & adventure
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...
Fit over 50 / Inspiration / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Walking
21 top tips for a mountain marathon
12 Jun, 2019
Fit over 50 / Inspiration / My fit at 50 / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Walking
A mountain marathon: My first impressions
12 Jun, 2019
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Mountain biking / Road cycling
I recommend: Ben’s bike repair service in Glasgow
19 Sep, 2012
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Mountain biking / Road cycling
Helmet law leads to drop in bike-related injuries
23 Jun, 2011
Activity / Cycling / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Mountain biking / Road cycling
13 Jan, 2011
Activity / Kit Reviews / Munro Bagging / Road cycling / Walking
My outdoor clothing guide to surviving the winter
28 Oct, 2010
Activity / Kit Reviews / Munro Bagging / Running / Running / Travel / Walking
Running in a Gore-tex Active Shell jacket
17 Oct, 2011
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Mountain biking / Road cycling
Why wearing a bike helmet makes sense to me
16 Nov, 2010
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