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One day ferry and cycle tour of west Scotland

Stunning weather, superb views, a total transport cost of £8.50 and a fabulous day of […]

Kit review: swimming costumes with legs

At last the women’s swimming costume with combined shorts/legs has become more mainstream. No longer […]

A guide to skiing and snowboarding equipment

To buy or not to buy ski and snowboarding equipment Last year’s snowboarding holiday saw […]

A beginner’s guide to walking kit

First came the beginner’s guide to cycling, now I have blog followers asking for a […]

Kit review: Icebreaker Merino baselayers

* See 10% discount code for Icebreaker at the end of the post. Everyone raves […]

Kit review: Hi-tec waterproof walking boots

“Let’s take the dog for a walk,” I said. “But I only have my heeled […]

Kit review: Zogg Predator Flex Goggles

Chatting to the Ginger Prince before the London Triathlon I started to panic. He is […]

Kit review: Freedom Trail Airedale family tent

Forty minutes of sunshine, one helper, a nosey whippety pup and some lessons learned from […]

A beginner’s guide to cycling

It could be the continuing rise in petrol prices, or the Tour de France effect, […]

Kit review: Berghaus Calisto Women’s Waterproof Jacket

So far, this summer (if we can call it summer) has been wet with occasional […]

Kit review: North Face Women’s P8 Waterproof Jacket

A miracle has happened. For one whole day in many months we have not had […]

The wonderful world of sports and outdoor socks

Socks! Ordinary little items of clothing that keep you feet warm and comfy while inside […]