Festival Camping Essentials and Packing Checklist
As I write this in early June 2018 we are just heading into the main festival season. There is no Glastonbury or T in the Park this year, but the perennial favourites such as...
12 Ways to Stay Cool Camping in a Tent
The month of May 2018 has gone down as the hottest on record in the UK since records began 100 years ago. It’s been a fantastic time to head outdoors and even those most...
The Best Thought Provoking Books on Nature, Gaia & Interconnectedness
Sometimes the urban life gets a little too much. Sometimes we crave a bit of greenery, nothing digital and a general urge for things to slow down. Things never used to be so rushed,...
Garmin Edge 25 GPS Cycle Computer Review
A GPS device is pretty much an essential these days for any cyclist who is even taking the sport slightly seriously. Websites and apps such as Strava have made analysing ride data easy and...
The Best Mens Running Trainers Under £100
We recently covered the best women’s running trainers under £100. Now it’s the men’s turn. £100 is a perfectly reasonable budget for a pair of running trainers – and while you could easily spend...
How to improve your bike climbing skills for beginners
Climbing on a bike is difficult – there’s no getting away from that. But with these five top tips, we’ll help you improve your climbing skills and set you well on your way to conquering the mountains…
Get from couch to 5k in 4 weeks with a simple training plan
I find it somewhat patronising that the accepted vernacular is now “couch to 5k” – implying that anyone that’s looking to get started in running is currently a lazy, couch-ridden slob watching trash-TV and...
5 of the Best Women’s Road Running Trainers under £100
Update: We have recently also published the top mens running trainers under £100 – find it here. It’s hard to understate the importance of a decent pair of trainers when it comes to road...
What to Pack for Disney World Florida with Kids
Having recently returned from a trip to Walt Disney World in Florida, I feel suitably qualified to write a full guide on what exactly to take to Walt Disney’s theme parks, with a family,...
5 of the Best Turbo Trainers
When I first took up cycling I had this notion that I would just be brilliant at it. Chris Froome and the rest of the Tour de France peloton made it look so easy...