What’s the best way to train for high-altitude hiking? It’s a vital question that you’ll need to answer if you’re planning on exploring some of the highest peaks around. If you don’t, then not only will your ability to complete the trek and enjoy it be compromised, but you could also be putting your health […]
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A Beginners Guide to Cycling in London
Cycling in London can be a daunting prospect. Lethal cars, aggressive bus drivers, craters for potholes and swathes of pedestrians looking down at their phones willing to step into the road at any moment. Never mind the thought that route planning is near impossible without local knowledge or assistance. The London 2012 Olympics had […]
Sustainability in golf
Have you ever considered the level of sustainability in golf? While you might have taken more environmentally friendly actions into account in your home life or at work, have you thought of doing the same for the game you love? Sustainability is a bigger issue than ever before and golf isn’t immune to it, and […]
FTP for cycling: everything you need to know
If you watch pro cycling events like the Tour de France, then you’ll often hear commentators talk about how many watts the top riders are producing, especially on the big mountain climbs. This figure refers to the amount of power their legs are putting through the pedals, and is a key metric in the scientific […]
Where to play golf in Majorca
Looking for a warm-weather golfing destination with the best-quality courses, plenty of flight and accommodation options, and lots to see and do away from the course? Look no further than Majorca. You might think Majorca is just a place for Brits seeking a holiday in the sun, but it’s turning into a mini golfing […]
The 15 biggest benefits of cycling
All over the world, almost everywhere you look, you’ll see people riding bicycles and enjoying all the benefits of cycling in their lives. You’ll see them in the Alps and the Pyrenees in the Tour de France; in your town or city, ridden by commuters and schoolkids in the rush hour; in parks and cycleways […]
Golf holidays in Portugal: where are the best courses?
It might not be the most obvious destination, but Portugal is a fantastic destination for a golf trip. Whether you want to sample the verdant greenery of the north of the country, or the real Mediterranean feel of the Algarve, there are some superb, top-quality courses all over the country for you to enjoy. […]
Cycle tours of Scotland
If you’re looking at destinations for cycle tours on a map, then your attention is probably being drawn south, towards the sunshine of the Mediterranean. But take a glance north and you’ll find a place that offers some of the quietest roads and stunning views of any country in Europe. Scotland is becoming a […]
The ultimate cycle tour packing list
So you want to go away riding with your mates – what should go on your cycle tour packing list? It’s understandable to want to keep weight down, so that you aren’t carrying too much on the bike and so you don’t incur too many extra charges if you’re flying to your destination. However, there […]
Hiking in Switzerland
Think hiking, and you probably think of beautiful scenery, challenging terrain and a real sense of a rewarding adventure. No surprise, therefore, that the Alpine nation of Switzerland is a regular favourite for an active holiday with hikers from the UK, across Europe and beyond. Switzerland is more accessible from the UK than you […]