Reviews of kit and gear including fitness, running, walking, outdoors, camping, cycling
Komperdell has developed a set of Calima Carbon Cloud trekking poles specifically for women. The poles won an ISPO award at the summer show in Germany. The Komperdell Calima Carbon Cloud poles are claimed...
I have been testing the Berghaus Paclite Dynak Gore-Tex waterproof jacket in the Scottish hills and mountains. Why do I need a summer waterproof jacket? The UK’s weather is unpredictable and, whatever the season,...
A new book, Edinburgh THE WALK, has been written by Roddy McDougall and Elizabeth, and published by Mica Publishing. This guidebook describes a “green chain walk” of 69km (43 miles) around Edinburgh. The route...
As I wrote when reviewing the Cicerone guide to cycling The Ruta Via de la Plata, I like a book that inspires me to head off for an adventure. The Cicerone guide to walking...
Like many runners I need to be able to take on fuel, especially on runs of more than about eight miles, yet I often suffer with digestive issues, a sore stomach and nausea. I...
Hoka has designed a trail running shoe that includes carbon-fibre plates to provide, so they claim, extra propulsion. Here are my thoughts on the Hoka Tecton X trail running shoes. Features include: Parallel carbon...
Calum Maclean is the author of a new book, 1001 Outdoor Swimming Tips: Environmental, safety, training and gear advice for cold-water, open-water and wild swimmers. I have been sent a copy without charge and...
Great British Gravel Rides: Cycling the Wild Trails of England, Scotland & Wales is a new book from Markus Stitz and Vertebrate Publishing. With the help of other gravel cyclists, the book aims to...
Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports in Aviemore have taken the “try before you buy” concept on walking boots a step further this summer. You can try on a pair of the new The North Face...
I have been testing Merry People vegan Bobbi gumboots. In the interests of transparency I was sent the boots to try without charge and in return for an honest review. The boots are 100%...
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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