I have been testing a range of Findra cycle clothing. Findra is an award-winning Scottish activewear and outdoor brand with a reputation for innovation. One of Findra’s newest products is the Stroma Technical jacket....
I have been testing the Mammut Broad Peak Hooded Down Jacket. It claims to be warm, lightweight and durable. Here are my thoughts. But first, a few words from Swiss pro alpinist, Dani Arnold,...
I met the manager of Loch Ossian Youth Hostel on a recent trip to run around the loch. Jan Robinson talked warmly about her life and work in such a remote location. Here is...
Wild runners Jen and Sim Benson have come up with their five favourite trail runs in Scotland. The couple are the authors of the fully-updated second edition of Wild Running, which features 200 incredible...
There are still places for participants in the ABF The Soldiers’ Charity: The Cateran Yomp 2019. Taking place this year from June 8 to 9, the Cateran Yomp challenges walkers to take on a...
With a 50th birthday fast approaching, Annette Flaherty set herself a huge challenge to run 50 miles for 50 weeks. Now into her 10th week, she has already run a total of 450 miles....
A BMX bike provided the unexpected tool for transforming the life of Glasgow boy John Buultjens. This month, John will speak at the city’s Aye Write! Festival and reveal how he left behind a...
Once upon a time, there were perhaps three types of socks: Everyday socks, trainer socks and walking socks. I remember wearing this “limited” range of socks for pretty much anything that life threw at...
The UK’s original closed roads cycling sportive, the Etape Caledonia takes place on May 19, 2019. If you have already entered the event, or you are planning to enter, now is the time to...
February is the month when many people give up on their New year’s resolutions to become fitter and healthier. This article suggests a range of tips to stay on track… Four out of 10...
Events / Inspiration / Outdoors & adventure / Walking
18 tips for a successful Cateran Yomp 2019
23 Apr, 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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