Northern Scotland is all about the mountains, islands and the weather. This is where the postcard landscapes and dramatic history of Scotland can be found. The best way to explore is, as always, by bike.
Riding singletrack & wading across lochs in NW Scotland
It seems my new carbon fibre MTB is so light it floats, this was useful on my last ride as I had to cross loch na Sealga to get home.
10 under the Ben 2015 – Our first team win!
Ten under the Ben is simple: how many laps can you ride in 10 hours.
Enduro Racing – How to get faster?
This year I started trying my hand at the massively popular new phenomenon: Enduro racing.
Taking tea like the locals in Turkey, Uzbekistan and Darjeeling
Tea Tea Tea. The British normally love it but I’m indifferent, well I was until I cycled to Darjeeling in India. Tea is not just tea it seems.
Exploring the Monte Rosa Ski Area, Italy
The Cable car brazenly states “Freerider’s Paradise”, from where I press my face up to the scratched glass scanning the endless off piste bowls, chutes and cliffs and that lie beneath us, all coated in fresh spring powder snow.
Getting the most out of three days in Chamonix
It was the end of the 2014/15 ski season in a weeks time and we had just three days back in Chamonix to ski.
Riding the Spring Classic: Paris Roubaix
Well this write-up about cycling the Paris to Roubaix race is long over due,
Riding the Selkirk MTB Marathon
Last Saturday was my first ever Selkirk Mountain Bike Marathon, on top of that it was our first
Cycling East the Timelapse Movie is Here!!!
The wait is over for the first part of my Cycling East Movies! A film that showcases my handlebar view:
Cycle tour of the Peak District
I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the peak district is not a small dull version of the Lakes or Dales. It has lots to offer
Filter Water bottles – Which is best for bikepacking
Imagine having a water bottle that you can simply fill up from anywhere there’s water and be able to drink safely