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Review: 8KFlexwarm heated jacket

Sometimes I am contacted to review a product and I think: “Hmmm, sounds like it […]

Nikki sets Hebrides cycle record

Where there is a new cycling route or trail, you will usually find a record […]

Nominate the Cyclist Café of the Year 2018

Cycling UK has launched a search for Cyclist Café of the Year 2018. The national […]

3 Steps to Building a Running Routine

Running is an inexpensive way to stay active and accessible to many people of all […]

Travel made easier with a smart watch

It used to be that you needed a ticket or booking document issued by a […]

Ultra training week 4: Bad running, good running

I am training for an ultra race of 50k. I decided to do this in […]

Donald, 87, cycles Brompton from Land’s End to John o’ Groats

An 87-year-old cyclist is thought to be the oldest man to ride from Land’s End […]

HuMPS finishers are Top of the Rocks

This article appeared in my Sunday Mail outdoors column. Summit special Two determined summit baggers […]

Training for an ultra: The menopause pains

Yesterday I felt like I was running through treacle. Both my body and mind felt […]

Ultra training week 3: One step forward, one step back

This week the ultra training (thanks you John Hampshire Coaching) looked easier. Two gentle jogs […]

Review: New Active Root sports drinks

Scottish sports drink company Active Root has launched a new version of the Original Ginger […]

Back Tailfin kickstarter for early bird discount on new bike packs

Cycling equipment company, Tailfin, is inviting backers to take advantage of discounted prices as part […]