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How the Latest Technology Has Improved Waterproof Clothing

Waterproof clothing has come a long way since its beginnings centuries ago. Aleut American Indians […]

5 tips for Race for Life runners

The Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Race For Life 5k takes place on Glasgow Green this […]

Specialized Tactic II bike helmet

The Specialized Tactic II bike helmet is described as an “all-mountain helmet that’s light, cool […]

GTC FionaOutdoors Aquathlon in pictures

I am sponsoring a series of Glasgow Tri Club aquathlons (for charity). I wrote about […]

My first aquathlon race

I couldn’t remember the last time I put on my open water swimming wetsuit. It […]

Can this be true?: Cycling is better than sex

A new survey claims that cycling is better sex. According to the 600 cyclists asked […]

Have you tried: Push the Boat Out?

On May 15, I wrote about the RYA initiative Push the Boat Out, which encourages […]

Have you tried: Wildlife mapping?

In my Sunday Mail outdoors column of May 8, I wrote about the new OS […]

Top 25 women adventure blogs award

Out of the blue, I receive an email to tell me I have made it […]

8 great islands for cycle holidays

Someone asked me the other day why islands are popular with cyclists. I am not […]

Grand Trunk Double Parachute Nylon Hammock

I love hammocks. To me, they mean “total chill out” and “lazing around on a […]

Nicky smashes record for Double Bob Graham Round

I was thinking about the amazing Nicky Spinks all weekend as she took on the […]