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Why wearing a bike helmet makes sense to me

The other day I was a mile or so into my hour’s bike ride when […]

Kit review: Berghaus Women’s Paclite 2 jacket

I can remember my first walking jacket. It was dark green, in a size: Men’s […]

My outdoor clothing guide to surviving the winter

I get cold. Really cold. My hands turn white and go numb. (Raynaud’s Syndrome adds […]

Growing fanbase for Glasgow’s newest specialist running shop

They say that successful businesses are usually run by people with a passion for their […]

New series: Cycling jerseys I love

Until I bought my first proper cycling jersey I had never really understood the “whys” […]

Kit-review: A greener kind of walking boot

Over recent years there appears to be something of a growing trend for walking. From […]

Kit review: Crotch Guard works its magic!

Warning: This post is not for the squeamish! Oh hallelujah! There is a God of […]

A few words about my kit reviews

I am not paid to write kit reviews. I usually receive items for free to […]

I so, so, so, so want one! An awesome duck down jacket

I get cold, as I’ve said before. And another Scottish winter is coming. Last year […]

Kit review: Woolpower socks

So, socks! There are a few things I’ve learned about socks over the years – […]

The Munro after the cycle the day before

There was the epic Bealach Mor Cycle Sportive on the Saturday. This was surely enough […]

Kit review: Carn walking boots

A summit of Slioch (a Munro) on Sunday offered a great opportunity to test-walk a […]