The Scottish Cycling, Running and Outdoors Show is including a popular triathlon challenge again. This is your chance to win the title of SCROPS Triathlon Champion 2018. The triathlon challenge is simple (but tough): Swim...
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...
Cycling / Cycling / Events / Inspiration / Mountain biking
I wrote about the increasingly popular Scottish XC races for a recent Sunday Mail column. Read the pdf or see the copy below. PS I do not write the headlines 🙁 Have you tried?:...
It’s this weekend so you need to take a look right now if you want to book tickets. Find out more in this pdf of my Sunday Mail outdoors column. Or see copy below....
Events / Inspiration / Running / Running / Ultra running
Irish ultra runner Carol Morgan has won the gruelling MONTANE Spine Race for a second year in a row. She arrived at the Border Hotel, Kirk Yetholm, the end point of the Pennine Way...
I am a fairly self-disciplined person and I am often happy to go out for a run or a bike ride on my own. However, there are times when I need a boost of...
Events / Inspiration / Running / Running
A Scottish trail running movement, TrailFest, has clocked up an impressive collective run in 2017. Through their regular social runs they have recorded a combined 3,554km to date since January 1. This mileage is...
Entries for a new winter Ski-An-Duro event, combining mountain biking and skiing, have opened. The Ski-An-Duro on March 17, 2018, has been created by Lochaber-based No Fuss Events to include skiing and mountain biking....
Mountains on Stage film festival is back in the UK in the next two months following a successful launch in 2016. The festival of films, inspired by skiers, snowboarders and mountaineers, will also tour...
Cycling / Cycling / Events / Inspiration
Entries open for the exciting cycling challenge, Le Loop – formerly the Tour de Force – on Wednesday November 1, 2017, at 9am. The event allows amateur riders to cycle the same route of...
Fit over 50 / Inspiration / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Walking
21 top tips for a mountain marathon
12 Jun, 2019
Fit over 50 / Inspiration / My fit at 50 / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Walking
A mountain marathon: My first impressions
12 Jun, 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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I specialise in writing about the great outdoors and adventure. I am a widely published journalist and also a multi award-winning blogger.
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