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…

5 gifts for mountain bikers this Christmas.

Want to know the best layering system when riding your mountain bike in winter? Here’s what I do.

Read about a very (very) wet day mountain biking in the Lake District on the three rivers’ descent.

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.

Mountain bike route around Ladybower in the Peak District. With route map available.

Riding the berms at Glentress in Scotland.

Circular mountain bike ride in Bakewell, Peak District.