Activity / Events / Multi-sport / Triathlon
SCROPS, the Scottish Cycling, Running & Outdoor Pursuits Show, returns for 2018. The two-day event takes place on Saturday March 3 and Sunday March 4 at Glasgow’s SECC. Plenty for all to do The...
Activity / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Running / Ski & Snowboard / Triathlon
I have reviewed and very much enjoyed the customisable ski goggles made by SunGod. Now I have been trying their new custom wraparound Pacebreaker sunglasses. The sunglasses are fully customisable. You can choose the frame...
Activity / Cycling / Inspiration / Mountain biking / Munro Bagging / Road cycling / Running / Triathlon
When David Venables turned 50 he decided to make it a year of sporting challenges. He explains: “I set myself lots of challenges because I wanted to do something that creates memories. Another reason...
To test a new laundry product called Freshback I waited until I had a t-shirt that was properly smelly. This didn’t take much. I simply wore it for several sports sessions in a row...
Activity / Camping / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Running / Ski & Snowboard / Travel / Triathlon / Walking
An intriguing tin of tape landed on my desk recently. The medium sized Adventure Tape is black, 18mm wide and stretchy. It is also shiny and a bit tacky, which makes it grippy. I...
A friend and fellow Glasgow Tri Club member Colm Tracey took on the inaugural Starman Night-time Triathlon this month. Despite feeling sick, extreme tiredness and a deep desire to simply stop, he made it...
A new Scottish campaign is encouraging more people to “connect to your adventure”. The Outdoor Capital of the UK hopes to attract more adventurous tourists to come to the Highlands. Visitors to the Fort...
I qualified for the European Age Group Triathlon Champs 2017 at the Strathclyde Sprint Triathlon last summer. On Sunday, I took up my place to race in the champs in Dusseldorf, Germany. The qualifier...
My friend and super coach Vicky competed with me at the Montrose Triathlon earlier this month. While she came home first lady and 16th overall, I struggled through the race. Here are a few things...
Scottish champion runner-turned-triathlete-hopeful Beth Potter appears to be reaping the benefits of cross-training as part of her new sport. While Beth has been focusing on training for all three triathlon disciplines of swimming, cycling...
Events / Inspiration / Outdoors & adventure / Running
Sign up for Salomon’s Trail Running Festival
22 Mar, 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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