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...
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...
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...
I have been testing the Osprey Raven bike pack while mountain biking trails. The Osprey Raven pack is suited to women, while the Osprey Raptor pack is sized for men. The packs come in...
Cycling / Mountain biking / Running / Travel
I enjoyed a short break to Les Arc 1800 in summer. I made good use of the Hero Pass for a range of activities and also headed out for a guided mountain bike session....
Climbing / Inspiration / Mountain biking / Travel / Walking
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...
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...
Cycling / Inspiration / Mountain biking / Travel / Walking
During a trip to Comfrie Croft, I spotted a map of various local walks. I asked the very helpful Amanda at reception about the walking routes because I was planning to head off for...
I still rate myself as a beginner mountain bike rider. While I have ridden many, many miles on my bike and enjoyed so many great trails and trail centres in Scotland, I am still...
Cycling / Cycling / Events / Inspiration / Mountain biking
I wrote about the increasingly popular Scottish XC races for a recent Sunday Mail column. Read the pdf or see the copy below. PS I do not write the headlines 🙁 Have you tried?:...
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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