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Tips for clothing for different outdoor activities

What clothes should you choose for different outdoor activities? It’s a question I am often […]

Review: Aussie Soles: Recovery flip-flops

Aussie Soles are “recovery flip-flops that support and comfort your feet”. The brand claims: “Unlike […]

Review: New Komperdell Trailstick walking poles

Komperdell has launched a new “fast and lightweight” collection of Trailstick walking poles. The folding […]

New lightweight Petzl Leopard and Irvis Hybrid crampons

Always searching for lightweight but high quality skiing and walking equipment, I was delighted to […]

Review: Petzl Meteor 2019 helmet

The Petzl Meteor 2019 helmet is for climbing, mountaineering and ski touring. It is lightweight […]

Essential – and useful – kit for a ski touring holiday

I am recently back from a ski touring trip in northern Norway. The focus of […]

Review: Julbo Titan OTG ski goggles with Zebra photochromic lenses

Julbo Universe ski goggles are fitted with Cat. 2 to 4 Reactiv Photochromic lens, which […]

Review: Aquapac waterproof bike pannier

The Aquapac waterproof bike pannier is sold as a single item or a pair. Each […]

Book review: Strength and Conditioning for Cyclists

My friend and triathlon coach Vicky begg has been reviewing the book, Strength and Conditioning […]

Review: Ski touring Salomon X ALP 30 pack

I tested the Salomon X ALP 30 pack during a 12-day ski touring trip to […]

Nitrate fuelled: How to train like a marathon champion

It’s claimed that dietary nitrate could be the secret tool to achieving your best marathon […]

What my DNA says about my health and fitness potential

I was offer a DNA test to “discover the inner you”. The Evergreen app and […]