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The UK is full of long distance cycling routes covering all kinds of terrain and distances. Here are 20 ideas for your next bikepacking adventure.
The Hebridean Way is a 185-mile route through the remote and stunning islands of the Outer Hebrides. Get all the logistics here, with updated links for 2024.
Looking for Christmas ideas for the outdoor enthusiast in your life? Here’s my pick of gifts for book lovers, climbers, cyclists, walkers, and adventurers.
There are 15 National Parks in the UK, and they're perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for mountains, moorland, or coastal adventures, get inspired here.
I love dreaming about adventures almost as much as I love going on them. Here are 40 things on my list, from long distance hikes to bike packing, cycle touring, and other adventures.
Cycle coast to coast on the Hull to Hornsea rail trail. This flat, 13 mile route is part of the Trans Pennine Trail and mostly traffic-free.
The ultimate guide with 10 of the best outdoor activities across Yorkshire.
If you’re heading to the Peak District this summer, check this guide for 10 of the best outdoor activities in the area.
In celebration of Yorkshire Day, take a look at some of the reasons which make the biggest county in the UK so great.
New mountain bike trail at Oakwell Hall, Leeds.
The Hebridean Way is a 185-mile route through the remote and stunning islands of the Outer Hebrides. Get all the logistics here, with updated links for 2024.
Wondering what and how to pack for a two week bike packing adventure in the Outer Hebrides. Here’s my kit list, per bag.
Bike packing in the Outer Hebrides: South Uist, Eriskay and Barra.
Bike packing in the Outer Hebrides: North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist.
Bike packing in the Outer Hebrides: North Uist and Berneray.
Bike packing in the Outer Hebrides: Barra, Eriskay and South Uist.
Vatersay is a stunning island at the bottom of the Outer Hebrides. It has white sandy beaches, and an unspoiled landscape. We arrived in Barra and cycled to Vatersay, spending two nights wild camping.
We headed out on the bikes for our first wild camp of the year. Then realised we had no way of lighting the stove…
Women are already empowering each other to ride bikes, so why haven’t journalists caught up yet?
Want to know the best layering system when riding your mountain bike in winter? Here’s what I do.
Overview of the UCI Mountain Biking Downhill World Cup at Fort William in 2017.
What are mountain bike events like when you’re not participating?
Read about a very (very) wet day mountain biking in the Lake District on the three rivers’ descent.
Learning about simple bike maintenance on the Hopetech Women’s bike maintenance course.
Fancy extending the mountain bike season by going night riding? Here’s how my first experience of night riding went.
Bike packing helped me rediscover my love of cycling after a nasty crash. Read about my first bike packing trip.
Concussion can have a major impact on everyday life. Read how my recovery from a mountain bike crash is going.
Read how cruising down a fire road on the way back to the cafe for tea and cake ended up with a trip to the local hospital.
About mountain bike demo days and why they’re a great way to work out which bike to buy next.
Mountain bike route around Ladybower in the Peak District. With route map available.
Review of the Madison Flo DWR baggy cycling shorts.
The Holme Valley Challenge. Mountain biking in Last of the Summer Wine country.
Mountain biking around Hathersage and Shatton Moor, Peak District.
As a small cyclist myself, I know it can be a struggle to find bikes in a small enough size. This guide takes you through a few things to consider when choosing a new bike for two-wheeled adventures, and the bikes I found. Also has helpful information for taller riders 😉