Easyriders, a project that encourages more women in the Scottish Borders to get on their bikes, returned earlier this year with sessions in Selkirk, Peebles and Galashiels. The project is now set to travel...
Salomon Skyline Scotland has launched three new trail races – a 5km, 10km and 18km – as part of this year’s programme of running events in the Scottish Highlands from September 21 to 22....
A multi-day hike is great for mental and physical healthy because it offers the opportunity to get away from the everyday buzz of your busy life and routine. But the last thing you want...
Paul Tierney ran into the record books today when he set a new fastest time for summitting all 214 of Alfred Wainwright’s Lake District peaks in one go. He completed the 318-mile journey and...
The breadth and range of electric bikes are on the increase. There are now electric racer, mountain and hybrid bikes. The bikes are lighter, more efficient and prices are coming down. Electric bikes are...
I used both the OMM Mountain Raid Jacket and OMM Mountain Raid sleeping bag during the recent Scottish Mountain Marathon. Lightweight kit is important for a mountain marathon because you need to carry all...
Ensuring that my kit was high quality, that is, does the job it’s meant to do, and lightweight, I packed a few recommended items from the OMM shop. OMM stands for Original Mountain Marathon...
I have been testing a pair of the latest road running shoes from On Running. The Cloudswift are described as a “lightweight road shoe featuring Helion™ superfoam for high performance in urban environments.” Features...
The great outdoors brings an amazing sense of freedom and is well documented to be good for both physical and mental well-being. But it’s important to be aware of the things that might go...
Scottish runner Damian Gielty and Brit Jo Stevenson, who races with Team Nordic Trail Visattra, triumphed in the Scafell Sky Race 2019, which took place in the Lake District on June 8. More than...
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E-mountain biking: Les Portes du Soleil
15 Aug, 2019
Inspiration / Kit Reviews / Outdoors & adventure
New heat_it treatment for insect bites
12 Aug, 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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