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Everest record breaker awarded gold Blue Peter badge

Mollie Hughes, who on May 16, 2017, became the world’s youngest woman to climb Mount Everest (8848m) […]

10 things learned at the Montrose Triathlon

My friend and super coach Vicky competed with me at the Montrose Triathlon earlier this […]

First go at riding in the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome

Although I had been keen to try track cycling at Glasgow’s Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome […]

Kevin Byrne, the McPhies and further wonders of Colonsay

I wrote about MacPhie bagging on the Scottish island of Colonsay for the Scots Magazine. […]

Great cycling climbs in Scotland

A new book, Cycling Climbs of Scotland, offers inspiration for bagging some of the best […]

Everest record-breaker Kilian reveals his kit list

Before departing for Mt Everest in April, Kilian Jornet took a photo of all the gear […]

Kilian Jornet summits Everest twice in one week (without oxygen)

Kilian Jornet has completed two amazing summits of Mount Everest in just one week and without […]

10 reasons to book a mountain bike guide

Mountain biking is like so many sports: If you want to ride better and be […]

More great views on a cycling trip to Rhodes, Greece

I have written about the many reasons to try a cycling holiday on the island […]

10 great things to do in Split, Croatia

I have twice enjoyed a holiday to Croatia. The first time, the G-Force and I […]

Rhodes: A hidden gem for cyclists

Most Brits head to the Greek island of Rhodes for a relaxing beach or pool-side […]

Mountain bike event doubles as a Muckwedding

Muckmedden Events, organisers of popular family friendly mountain bike events in Scotland, is preparing for […]