Cycling, it’s good for your physical and mental health, it’s an eco-friendly way of getting around and it gives you enviably toned calf muscles. It’s also a great activity to share with other members of your family. If you are a parent, teaching your child to ride a bike gives…

Hands up who thought that taking up running was as easy as putting on any old pair of trainers and running out of the door without a second thought? This was my mistaken belief when, in 2006, I put on a pair of Puma Speedcats and jogged the two miles…

When it comes to getting out in the fresh air and enjoying some of the best rural scenery, whilst simultaneously getting fit and buzzing from a big adrenaline boost, mountain biking is right up there with surfing, rock climbing and skiing. If you are new to the sport or looking…

Road Tester Profile Name: Hannah Location: Warwickshire (but the jacket came with me on holiday to Ireland too) Favourite Running Quote: “It pains me to continue but it hurts much worse to stop.” Most Bizarre Running Event: In September 2016 I ran a half marathon in Ústí nad Labem in the Czech Republic…

Road Tester Profile Name: Hannah Location: Warwickshire (quite a hilly part!) Favourite Run Distance: Half marathon Favourite Race (to date): Venice Marathon 2016 Active Role Models: I am in awe of everything Jo Pavey has achieved in her career, but I am also inspired by the dedication and tenacity of the friends I…

Anyone who has taken a primary school cycling proficiency test will know the importance of staying visible to traffic while out on a bike. …

Repeated lockdowns and the subsequent stubborn refusal of Covid-19 to go away have resulted in a real popularity boost for road cycling. Some people turned to it during lockdown as a way to explore the local area during their daily permitted exercise and others have discovered (or rediscovered) it more…

The schools are back and the Covid-19 restrictions have been eased, so Autumn 2021 is a great time to jump on your bike and explore some of the UK’s finest cycling trails. Whether you are looking to build on the cycling skills the whole family has had a chance to…

If you have been holding out to see whether the Covid-19 situation stabilised before booking to go to your favourite international holiday destination, you may be feeling rather frustrated by the ever-changing traffic light system and the self-isolation requirements for foreign trips. Our solution to this is to stay local…