Challenge Arrochar is a fund-raising event for Beatson Cancer Charity that takes place in one of my favourite local hill walking locations. On Saturday June 18, Challenge Arrochar offers walkers the opportunity to take...
Cycling / Cycling / Events / Road cycling
Here is my account of the epic Le Mans 24 Hour cycling sportive that I took part in last summer with three fellow journalists. It appears in Totally Active magazine.
Cycle Routes / Cycling / Cycling / Events / Inspiration / Road cycling
I have just received news that there will be an early release of first 100 places for 2017 Tour de Force on July 20, 2016. I have said for years tat once Little Miss...
Events / Inspiration / Walking
Michael Anderson is walking 210 miles across Scotland, from Iona in the west coast islands, to St Andrews on the east coast. He hopes to take three weeks this May to complete Michael’s Way...
Mark Deans did it again this weekend when he won the Red Bull Neptune Steps uphill swimming race at Maryhill Locks in his home city. He raced against 200 athletes in the event that included...
A series of charity walks have been organised by Coeliac UK to increase awareness of the disease and raise funds for campaigns, support and research into the causes and possible cures for the condition....
This week’s Sunday Mail column focuses on bikes for children. Following in the footsteps of the first UK brand to make bikes specifically for children, Islabikes, there are now two more brands, Frog and HOY....
The St Kilda Swim Team, who swam 60 miles from St kilda to Hushinish, Isle of Harris, last summer, have been crowned the National Adventure Awards Team of the Year. The seven swimmers took...
Cycling / Events / Inspiration / Mountain biking / Running
In the Sunday Mail on March 13 I reported on the new Heb race. The event is open to all kinds of adventure seekers and promises to be achievable, yet also challenging, for everyone....
My Sunday Mail outdoors column on March 6 took a closer look at the Red Bull Neptune Steps open water swim event. It takes place in April at Maryhill Locks, Glasgow, for the second...
Fit over 50 / Inspiration / My fit at 50 / Outdoors & adventure / Ski & Snowboard
Campsies ski tour 2: Meikle Bin
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I recommend: Ben’s bike repair service in Glasgow
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Helmet law leads to drop in bike-related injuries
23 Jun, 2011
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My outdoor clothing guide to surviving the winter
28 Oct, 2010
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Running in a Gore-tex Active Shell jacket
17 Oct, 2011
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Why wearing a bike helmet makes sense to me
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