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Kit review: Islabikes Luath 700

A review of the Islabikes Luath 700 for kids aged around 13-plus. It is reviewed […]

Ben Nevis is 1345m not 1344m

Ben Nevis, the UK’s tallest mountain, is now officially even taller. A new Ordnance Survey calculation […]

The fans of Islabikes

I asked on Facebook for people who like Islabikes. I was inundated. While other child-specific […]

10 things to celebrate on 10th anniversary of Islabikes

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Islabikes, the acclaimed UK-based child-specific bike company. I […]

Give it a go: BMX for fitness

It seems  that BMX bikes and riding are making a comeback – and that the sport […]

Optilab wrap-around prescription sunglasses

A three-decade search for good quality wrap-around prescription sunglasses ends with Optilabs. I have a […]

Travel by bike: La Sarthe a Velo route in France

Last summer, I cycled solo in the north of France. Here is my travel article […]

Give it a try: The Heb: Race on the Edge

In the Sunday Mail on March 13 I reported on the new Heb race. The […]

Kit review: Wee Cog bike saddle bag

How cute are these? The hand-made Wee Cog saddle bags for bikes are hand-made by designer […]

Meet the sports stars at Scottish Cycling, Running and Outdoor Pursuits Show

The Scottish Cycling, Running and Outdoor Pursuits Show takes place later this month at the […]

Have you tried: Dunoon Run & Ride?

My latest Sunday Mail outdoors column focuses on the beautiful and unusual Dunoon Run & […]

Return of The Heb adventure race

The Heb adventure race returns to the Outer Hebrides islands in 2016 as a two-day multi-sport […]