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Sports armband for iPhone to give away!

I have skinny arms. And I hate things to jiggle when I run. So what? […]

Solo running v running together

My tri club friend Animal Magic says she struggles to find the motivation to run […]

The agony of the return sports session

The “return” sports session, especially after months away, is always so tough. I was reminded […]

Furry good solution to cold cycling hands

They might have caused a dozen or more raised eyebrows, and certainly a few fellow […]

Andy plans epic cycle to Istanbul

It’s great to hear about other people’s outdoor sporting achievements and goals. I “met” Andy […]

Fears over threats to cut cycle and walk funds

I just wanted to add my vote to the campaign, being supported by fab cyclist […]

Top tips for running on ice (from YakTrax)

Facebook discussion came alive this morning after a tri club pal posted a message about […]

Triathlon training for kids in Glasgow

Triathlon is not just for gown-ups – it’s for kids, too. And due to popular […]

New mountain bike bus link to Glentress

Keen mountain biker Karl Mott spotted a gap in the outdoors market while studying at […]

At the risk of becoming a Gore-tex bore

I like to make sure that outdoors equipment really does what it says it will. […]

Out with (some of) the men and in with more girls in bike shops

I met an interesting chap from Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative today. We were at  Breakfast Media […]

Looking good in your work shoes you triathletes!

Triathletes tend to be keen on looking good. They spend time and money sourcing great […]