Kit review: North Face Women’s P8 Waterproof Jacket
A miracle has happened. For one whole day in many months we have not had any rain. And for the first time in more weeks than I can count I have left my waterproof...
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New mountain biking in Scotland website
A new website dedicated to Scotland’s mountain bike trails is calling for more riders to join their “community”. TrailScotland is the brainchild of off-road riding addict Jonny Smart, who hopes the site will become...
Helmet law leads to drop in bike-related injuries
I wrote some months ago about wearing bike helmets. I have seen little evidence to persuade me NOT to wear a helmet. I have also heard so much anecdotal evidence about how a helmet...
Guest blog: Taking part in the awesome Cape Wrath Challenge
Mike Dales is the part-time Membership Development Officer with the Mountaineering Council of Scotland (MCofS) and part-time Access and Environment Officer with the Scottish Canoe Association (SCA). When I heard that he was taking on...
Two Scots set to take on HitchHop challenge
It’s amazing the way that outdoors fans come up with new and interesting challenges. Take the HitchHop! Jim Campbell and Brian Ferguson, of Edinburgh, have set themselves a goal of hitch-hiking to as many...
Summer is a great time to get fit
Here’s something I wrote earlier for the Daily Record. Summer running: Take advantage of the good weather and get in shape. Thanks to Molly Cameron of Nexus Coaching, and some of my favourite running...
Deflation, sickness and panic. A week of triathlon training.
Three training sessions this week. Two punctures. One closure. And one almighty feeling of sickness. Hmmm. I’m not sure things are going too well as I continue to prepare for the London Olympic Distance...
My guest blogger walks the Edinburgh Moonwalk
My good friend and freelance colleague Ellen Arnison has completed the Moonwalk. I’m proud of her. And also slightly in awe of her madness. We have twice walked the Edinburgh Moonwalk together and while...
Deaf & blind 70-year-old’s Ben Nevis bid
Walking one of Scotland’s Munros is enough of a challenge for the average person. A Munro is defined as a mountain in Scotland that is more than 3000ft (914m) and many require a good...
FamilyOutdoors do the Peebles Triathlon
It is women like Jane Holmes that inspire me to aspire for even better times in my sporting events. Jane was the first lady to cross the line of Peebles Triathlon 2011 on Sunday....
