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Great running route: In search of Loch Turret near Comrie Croft

During a trip to Comfrie Croft, I spotted a map of various local walks. I […]

A beginner’s guide to mountain biking

I still rate myself as a beginner mountain bike rider. While I have ridden many, […]

Have you tried?: Scottish XC races

I wrote about the increasingly popular Scottish XC races for a recent Sunday Mail column. […]

Best cycle routes in northern Lake District

Whether you are a road cyclist or mountain biker, you will be spoiled for choice […]

15 great tips for winter cycling

My recent Sunday Mail column featured a wealth of great tip from TrailCoach founder Ramsay […]

Offroad Finnmark goal: To be first women to complete

Two female mountain bikers Naomi Freireich and Nienke Oostra have set their sights on being […]

David celebrates 50th birthday with a year of outdoors challenges

When David Venables turned 50 he decided to make it a year of sporting challenges. […]

Mountain biking is an ideal way to get fit in 2018

We’re rapidly approaching the end of the year and many people will be starting to […]

Entries open for new Ski-an-Duro event

Entries for a new winter Ski-An-Duro event, combining mountain biking and skiing, have opened. The […]

How to choose the right mountain bike

Whether you’re looking to take on the trails or just want something more exciting to […]

Have you tried?: The West Island Trail

The West Island Trail is a new multi-day bikepacking route of 207 miles (333km) that […]

Cyclists take part in first CrossduroScotland

Fifteen cyclists joined the first CrossduroScotland earlier this month. A mix of men and women […]