Posts Tagged ‘cycling’
Family events 2012
These family friendly events will put a spring in your step. 1. Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival Where: Ironbridge, Shropshire When: May 5-13 How Much: Free Get into the Olympic spirit with the brand spanking new 12-mile Olympian Trial from Ironbridge to the birthplace of the modern Olympic movement, Much Wenlock. There’s also some more hardy [...]
Gnarly Events 2012
These hardcore events will put a spring in your step… Lowe Alpine Mountain Marathon (LAMM) Where: Scottish Highlands When: June 9/10 How Much: From £80 per team This overnight mountain orienteering session is so hardcore they don’t even release the exact location until 36 hours before the event. All we know so far is that [...]
Thule receives Green Dot Award for sustainable product development
The innovative Thule WingBar has received an Honourable Mention in the prestigious Green Dot Awards, an award that is given to companies that practice excellence in environmental responsibility. With its slender shape and noiseless design, Thule WingBar sets a new standard for quietness, safety and sustainability in the growing market for roof racks.
How to: replace a bike chain
Having a few key skills and the right multi-tool could save your bike tour from a premature end, so we spoke to Adrian at Terry White’s bike shop to show us how to get it done. “Repairing your bike on the trail is made easier with the right tools to hand,” says Adrian. “Here I’m [...]
Wales Coastal Path set to open 5th May
From Chester to Chepstow, Cardiff Bay to Colwyn Bay the River Dee to the Severn Estuary, big things are happening in Wales as the brand-spanking new Wales Coastal Path will covers the entire length of the Welsh coastline. Yep, that’s right, all 870 miles of it. And it’s due to open in just two months [...]
North York Moors turns 60 in style
Forget about the Queen Diamond Jubilee, its all about Yorkshire this year as the North York Moors National Park marks its 60th Anniversary.
The London Bike Show 2012
The launch of The London Bike Show in January 2011 was a huge hit with London’s cyclists, and is returning in 2012 with twice the number of exhibitors. Whether you’re looking to buy your first bike, treat yourself to some new gear or want to check out the latest bike designs, The London Bike Show [...]
Iron Man challenge | September 2011
Well it’s been a long and fun summer. Since my last blog I went over to Klosters in Switzerland for a bit of mountain training. My girlfriend Anna went with me and we had a great 6 days.
OAG issue #94 dropping this week…
The next issue of the Outdoor Adventure Guide will be hitting the news stand later this week – here’s a sneak preview from the OAG’s editor, Tracey Radnall, of what to expect in the latest issue of the UK’s favourite outdoor magazine.
WIN! Scott Paclite cycling jacket
This high tech Gore-Tex jacket by Scott is just the thing for cyclists who like a bit of music on the go Incorporating an MP3 player in the chest poscket, the jacket also features fully taped waterproof seams, two zipped pockets, detachable hood with adjustment, waterproof front zipper, small arm vents for breathability and [...]

