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A Guide to Bike Pedals
Pedals have one of the most important jobs of any bike part: they are the part responsible for transferring power from your legs into the bike. As such, upgrading your...
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Expert Advice: Bike Maintenance Made Simple
Your bicycle needs regular cleaning and maintenance to keep it running at its best. Keep on top of these basic chores and you can avoid costly repairs and increase the...
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A Guide to Bike Locks
Almost half a million bikes are stolen every year in the UK so a good bike lock is an essential purchase if you plan on leaving your bike unattended while...
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A Guide to Bike Luggage
Whenever we go out on our bikes we'll be taking something with us - from a set of keys and a mobile phone to a week's worth of camping supplies....
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Beginner’s Guide to Trail Running
Trail running is fun, fast paced, and you can do it just about anywhere! You don’t have to run up fells and across mountain ridges to be a trail runner,...
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Beginners Guide to Mountain Biking
This is Mountain Biking Fast, fun and dirty, Mountain Biking is all about enjoying the thrill of two wheels off-road. Not only is Mountain Biking great for fitness, it’s sure...
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Baselayers Buying Guide
Insulation starts with your baselayer, and it’s a must-have for combatting the cold. Choosing the right one can be a bit of a minefield, so read through our guide and...
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Buying Guide: 3-in-1 Jackets
If you want a coat that provides both warmth and rain protection, with the flexibility to adapt to all seasons, a 3-in-1 jacket is the perfect option to suit your...
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5 Pop-Up Campsites in England
If you’re always on the look-out for a new place to pitch your tent, how about trying one of these pop-up campsites open during the school holidays only? Picked out by...
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The Best Historic Days Out in the UK
Historic places in the UK you need to visit The UK has a long and fascinating history. According to the BBC, footprints were found on the shores of Happisburgh that...
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This Weeks Fishing News
UK’s biggest common carp! GAVIN SKERRATT celebrated his birthday in style by catching the biggest common carp in the country at a whopping 56 lb 2 oz from Kent’s day...
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This Weeks Fishing News
Cob king Bob sets 468 lb match record A FIVE-HOUR club match has produced a monstrous 468 lb winning haul – and it could’ve been more. Bob Baker made venue...
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5 Pop-Up Campsites in England
If you’re always on the look-out for a new place to pitch your tent, how about trying one of these pop-up campsites open during the school holidays only? Picked out by...
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This Weeks Fishing News
Monster barbel from Wales REWARDS possible in the River Taff were seen here in the Mail recently, but Oliver Hughes is tight-lipped on the location he’s tempting heavyweights to 15 lb 9...
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Tips to get the Kids Outside During the School Holidays
Ah the school holidays, precious extra time with your little cherubs, or the perilous task of thinking up ways to keep them from spending every minute of the day on...
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Top Ways to Keep Fit Outdoors
Shed pounds and stay healthy with a dose of outdoor activity! The gym isn’t for everyone, and you don’t necessarily need it if you have weight loss or staying healthy...
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Gethin Jones Meets Mountain Rescue
Our North Ridge brand ambassador, Gethin Jones, joined Mountain Rescue at Edale, to find out about the work these remarkable volunteers do and how important it is to stay safe...
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Why the mountain forecast matters to you
Mountain Weather; A guest blog from the Met Office The GO Outdoors blog is growing in 2014, and part of that growth we will be bringing you some special guest blogs...
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Insulation for Less with Hi Gear this Winter
New lines from Hi Gear look set to be popular in the colder months A change in season is always exciting for us, with plenty of new gear coming into...
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Top 10 places to ride with your bike this year
What better way to explore and adventure than on two wheels? If you’re considering a trip with your bike this year but haven’t decided where you’d like to go, take...
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Wild swimming on the thieves road – Bill Whyte
Bill gives a detailed description of a great walking route Two hundred yards out, John tried out wild swimming, or so he claims. Ian and I think he fell into...
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