Top family bike rides around the world
If you are a family that likes to cycle together, then a biking holiday is a great way to bond and have a really healthy holiday. So, where will you go? Here are some...
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The highs – and a small low – of the Scottish Mountain Marathon 2019
I took part in the inaugural Scottish Mountain Marathon 2019. It was my first two-day mountain marathon and I enjoyed the challenge, both mentally and physically. Also have a read: My first impressions of...
New bike school at Nevis Range, Scottish Highlands
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...
21 top tips for a mountain marathon
I recently took part in the first Scottish Mountain Marathon. As a novice, I was keen to learn some tips and advice for successful competing. My key aims were to reduce the size and...
A mountain marathon: My first impressions
I recently took part in the first Scottish Mountain Marathon. You can read my blog about completing the mountain marathon but, first, I wanted to give some first impressions. What is a mountain marathon?...
Join a Night Ride – and help to increase the visibility of female cyclists
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...
Big-hearted Cateran Yompers raise £300k for soldiers’ charity
Participants in the 2019 Cateran Yomp have raised almost £300,000 for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity. Over the weekend, more than 1000 walkers commemorated the 75th anniversary of D-Day by trekking up to 54 miles...
Scottish walkers to benefit from 100 miles of new paths
More than 100 miles of new and improved paths are being created across Scotland as part of a scheme to boost outdoor access for more people. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is celebrating the construction...
That angry head (and the cure of a mountain)
Yesterday, I wrote about how I have been suffering with an angry mood, caused, I believe (I hope), by the menace of the menopause. I was still feeling angry – and majorly irritated with...
How can we attract more female runners to multi-stage races?
While female entries for running races such as 5ks, 10ks and half marathons have risen significantly in the past decade, many other longer-distance races, such as one-day and multi-day challenges, are still attracting far...
