10 outdoors gems in OCUK
If you follow my blog you will have seen my video diary of some of the great things to do in the Outdoor Capital UK (OCUK). Here I bring you my line up of...
Activity / Climbing / Cycling / Events / Inspiration / Munro Bagging / Ski & Snowboard / Walking
If you follow my blog you will have seen my video diary of some of the great things to do in the Outdoor Capital UK (OCUK). Here I bring you my line up of...
A charity set up by a retired teacher from Fife that provides help to remote communities in Nepal that are still suffering from the effects of the two devastating earthquakes will be the focus...
Read my article about SwimRun in the digital magazine Totally Active. SwimRun is only going to get bigger and Scotland offers a super location for these events that include multiple swimming and running sections....
Events / Inspiration / Running / Running
There’s exciting news for extreme runners in Scotland as the Salomon Glen Coe Skyline race is announced as a new 2016 Skyrunner World Series race. In addition to the successful Vertical, Sky and Ultra formats,...
Events / Inspiration / Running
I did my first solo race of 2015 on Wednesday. I think that December is a fine time to run your first race of the year! And I was quite pleased with the result....
Amazingly, 2016 is only weeks away and as soon as Christmas is over my guest writer Noah will be focusing on a year of outdoor sporting events. On January 1, 2016, you can welcome...
Cycling / Events / Mountain biking / Video
I’ll presume you have heard of Danny MacAskill, the extraordinary mountain biker from Skye. In his latest video he launches his Drop And Roll Tour street trials stunt display team. The supercharged bike stunt film, directed...
A new fitness craze, the Highland Hustle, is coming to Glasgow in December – and the event is set to raise funds for children’s charity, Cash For Kids. The fun-style exercise class is billed...
Activity / Events / Inspiration / Video
Hardcore UK alpinists Matt Helliker (an Osprey sponsored athlete) and Jon Bracey are captured in a stunning new film as they climb the epic 1200m long, north-west ridge of the Citadel in the Neacola...
Edinburgh wakeboarder Blair Fraser has won gold in the WWA (World Wakeboard Association) Wakepark World Championships. The 17-year-old beat stiff competition in the in the Open Men’s Features contest in Abu Dhabi last week...
Fit over 50 / Inspiration / My fit at 50 / Outdoors & adventure / Ski & Snowboard
Campsies ski tour 2: Meikle Bin
11 Jan, 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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