Ben-Nevising: Climbing the UK’s highest mountain virtually
Have you heard of Everesting? It is climbing the height of Everest by bike or on foot on the same hill, but locally. Ben-Nevising is similar, but you aim to reach the height of...
Have you heard of Everesting? It is climbing the height of Everest by bike or on foot on the same hill, but locally. Ben-Nevising is similar, but you aim to reach the height of...
Find out more about peri-menopause and menopause from sporty women. I have been invited to lead a Scottish Cycling talk on-line about “cycling through the menopause”. It will include information, support and advice for...
Six months ago I heard the devastating news that top climber Malcolm Bass had suffered a stroke. I know Malcolm through my friend Simon Yearsley. Hubby G has climbed with Simon and knows Malcolm,...
A 15-month-old girl is climbing steps every day in March in memory of her Munro bagging grandpa. Callie Murphy, of Battlefield, Glasgow, is taking on the charity challenge to raise funds for Braemar Mountain...
The Aftershokz OpenMove headphones utilise bluetooth (wireless) and bone-conduction (so they are not in-ear). This means they can be used while running, cycling or walking. You can can safely hear other road users, as...
Having moved to Lenzie in East Dunbartonshire (some 10 miles from where we used to stay), I have been exploring new local trails. Lennox Forest is nearby and while I have run and mountain...
If you have recently received hospital treatment, you’ll be looking for ways to help your recovery. So, why not take up walking? Read on to find out more… Recovering from hospital treatment can prove...
This is the fourth edition of The Munros book from the Scottish Mountaineering Club – and the first new edition for 22 years. In brief, it’s a larger and modern looking book with longer...
This is a great walking or running route from Edenmill Farm Shop to Auchineden Spout and the via the shore of Kilmannan Reservoir to Burncrooks Reservoir and back down to Edenmill. You could do...
This figure-of-eight route visits sections of the Antonine Trail (which is also part of the coast-to-coast route, the John Muir Way). Start/finish: Twechar, East Dunbartonshire Distance: 12k Total ascent: 400m Route: OS Map The...
Kit Reviews / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Walking
Review: Aftershokz OpenMove sports headphones
19 Feb, 2021
Inspiration / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Walking
Running new routes: Lennox Forest, Lennoxtown
19 Feb, 2021
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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