I caught up with Matt Carroll, author of the cycling guide Escape Routes, to discover his top picks for exploring the countryside on two wheels.
Archive | Mountain
Head for the open road this summer
Posted on 11 June 2012.
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Have a go at…. Mountain biking
Posted on 04 June 2012.
For this ‘Have a go’ guide, we’re heading up North to bonny Scotland, to team up with Graeme McLean from the Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland Project. Prepare to get muddy people…
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Make 2012 the year you sign up for a sportive
Posted on 01 March 2012.
Ride It!, the nationwide series of organised sportive road and off-road rides run by Evans Cycles have just kicked off for 2012, and there are plenty of events on offer for road cyclists or mountain bikers of all abilities.
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Great little video on cycle helmets
Posted on 09 February 2012.
Loving this video from the Safety is Sexy Campaign, who says you can’t deliver a serious message with a smile on your face?
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Things to consider when buying a new bike
Posted on 06 January 2012.
Want to know the only upside to having your beloved bike stolen (the one that you’ve spent countless hours and money on purchasing, upgrading, maintaining and generally pimping out)? Getting a call from the insurance company saying you can now replace it!
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Burn off the post Xmas flab
Posted on 27 December 2011.
Try these outdoor exercise ideas for burning off the last of those Cadbury’s Roses…
Posted in Eco, Get your hands dirty, Hills & mountains, Latest features, Mountain, River & sea, Road, Running, Walking, Wheels, Wild swimming0 Comments
UK cyclists vote for their top 10 perfect hills
Posted on 27 October 2011.
Sky and British Cycling have revealed this week the UK’s top ten perfect hills to cycle down, after a nationwide search throughout the summer, helped by the British public.
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Rob Penn: ‘It’s all about the bike’ review
Posted on 17 October 2011.
There are cycling enthusiasts, and then there’s Rob Penn. Anyone who has completed a 25,000 mile round-the-world cycle trip, and now runs a cycle training camp in the Brecon Beacons, has to know a thing or two about the sport.
Active days out from London – part three
Posted on 04 August 2011.
More ideas this week for active days out from the capital. Guest blogger Richard Garland from Ellis Brigham, their outdoor equipment specialist, suggests some watersports in Whitstable, or a high wire adventure in Wendover Woods.
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Active days out from London – part one
Posted on 21 July 2011.
London might have it all but every now and then there’s nothing better than leaving the city streets for a quick fix of fresh air and open space. From hiking to canoeing and wild swimming to mountain biking here’re some top ideas for active days out from the capital.
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Scottish are nation of outdoors lovers
Posted on 20 May 2011.
New figures from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) show that the number of Scottish adults visiting the outdoors for leisure or recreation is on the rise.
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Sir Jimmy ‘fix it’ Savile promotes outdoor adventures in bonny Scotland
Posted on 07 March 2011.
We’re loving this tongue in cheek ‘Choose Your Adventure’ film from the folks at Outdoor Capital, starring the veteran TV presenter and marathon runner.
Posted in Hills & mountains, Kayaking, Mountain, River & sea, Running, Wheels1 Comment
National Trust launch new series of challenge cycle rides
Posted on 23 February 2011.
All of the routes will start and finish at National Trust sites, and the first ride takes place in Pembrokeshire in West Wales on the 1 May.
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Discover the Lake District’s hidden gems by leaving the car behind
Posted on 18 February 2011.
That’s the message from Amy McLoughlin at the Nurture Lakeland campaign, who tells us how to find the best spots in the Lakes by bike, by boat, or on foot…
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About Juliette
Thanks for visiting Fresh Air Fix. I no longer blog here, but feel free to look around and read the guides and posts to get some outdoor inspiration. You can still find me on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. See you there!
