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MTB
MTB (mountain biking) brings fitness, mental health, stoke, relaxation, new skills, adventure and riding buddies. Check out my MTB guiding and coaching in Scotland, if you are exploring this fantastic destination.
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Endura Mens MT500 waterproof trousers review
Endura make excellent cycling clothing, and their mens MT500 waterproof trousers are no exception – check out my review.
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Cab9 Edge sunglasses review
The Edge sunglasses from Cab9 are a great buy if you’re looking for a set of well-priced shades with good coverage and polarised lenses.
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Do you get wildfires in Scotland?
Scotland does indeed get wildfires, and there is an increasing need amongst visitors to prevent these and forest fires.
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Great walks near Aviemore
Aviemore has a variety of great walks nearby, offering family-friendly and circular hiking trails in some of the country’s most impressive scenery.
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The Burma Road Aviemore: a wild, steep XC ride
The Burma Road near Aviemore is a long, varied loop through classic Cairngorms scenery. Brace yourself for the big climb and descent!
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Cairngorms MTB routes
Discover the wealth of mountain biking / MTB routes in the Cairngorms National Park.
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Staying warm on the bike
Keeping warm on the bike, whilst maintaining control, is a challenge when cycling in winter! Check out these tips for MTB, gravel and road.
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Cold feet cycling? Tips for toasty toes
To avoid cold feet when cycling, check out our tips for warm winter riding, based on years of experience leading in the Scottish Highlands!
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SKS Airchecker 2 review
The SKS Airchecker 2 is the current version of the excellent Air Checker digital guage and makes tuning MTB tyre pressure a breeze.
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Mountain biking kit list
Check out my list of must haves for mountain biking, including MTB spares, emergency kit and more.
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The best mountain bike/MTB trails in Scotland
Scotland has some awesome mountain bike/MTB trails – here’s a rundown of the main ones
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Basic mountain bike skills for all riders
To get the best out of your mountain biking, work on these basic MTB skills and techniques.
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Preventing tick bites, and what to do if you get one
Tick season in Scotland means preventing bites, prompt removal and careful treatment to reduce risk of Lyme disease.
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UV Sun Protection
Enjoy the sun but avoid UV damage, by wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection and following these sunburn prevention tips.
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Stay hydrated outdoors: 6 tips for healthy adventures
Stay hydrated to stay healthy. Proper hydration becomes even more important (but difficult) when exercising in remote outdoor locations.
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Keep cool outdoors: 6 tips to avoid overheating
Follow these tips to keep cool outdoors and avoid heat injuries such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
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Scotland Mountain Biking: Rides and Skills tips
Mountain biking in Scotland: where to ride and MTB gear and technique tips.
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What is the Layering Principle?
The layering principle will help you design an outdoor clothes system for hiking and other adventure activities.
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Anquet OMN review
Check out my review of the Anquet OS digital mapping app. It’s been around for a while and does the basics well, but what does a guide think?
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Set up a new bike: 10 step guide
You’ve got a new MTB and you’re desperate to set it up and go riding. This ten step guide will help you identify how and where to tweak your new bike to perfection. But first, is your new mountainbike currently in a cardboard box? If so, go get a coffee and take your time to…
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Bell Super DH review
Removable chin bar (aka ‘convertible’) MTB helmets provide a lot more options for riding your mountain bike – read on for my Bell Super DH review.
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Mountain biking the Cougie Loop
The ‘Cougie Loop’ makes an interesting (if boggy) mountain bike route, above one of the most spectacular glens in Scotland.
