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Wash smelly sports kit at 30°C?

I remember my mum telling me (or maybe it was a boyfriend’s mum… but it […]

Kit review: Saucony Kinvara 6

Saucony makes a big claim, that their new Kinvara 6 trainers are “just a few […]

Kit review: Lava BrightSounds speaker and lamp

I know all about Bluetooth and I am still slightly wowed by the wonder of […]

What’s in your summer rucksack?

Britain might be in the middle of a heatwave (at least, in some areas) but […]

Summer 2015: Coping with the weather!

NikWax reckons it can help this summer, whether you are living in rainy Scotland or […]

Me. An outdoors expert in the Indie!

I am very pleased to have been asked as an outdoors expert for my top cycling […]

My new N+1 and a few lightbulb moments

When I told my daughter I was buying a new bike she questioned why: “But […]

Brunton partners with The Scouts

As a parent I have not had much to do with the Scouts Association. I […]

How to create better outdoor lighting

Have you ever wondered how large parks and festival areas achieve such amazing illuminations? The […]

Bridgedale launch hats of many types and colours

I love a nice hat. I have a good collection and wear hats for hiking, under […]

Mammut Kira Gore-Tex Jacket

Mammut has launched two new Gore-Tex jackets, the Kira for women and the Convey for […]

J2X Fitness LED hi-viz gilet

Like many runners and cyclists I am increasingly aware of the need to be seen […]