There's a month to go until the Pedalling Squares MOD Rocker sportive sets off from Alwinton. We thought we'd take the chance to look ahead at this ride through the central fells of Northumberland National Park. The Otterburn ranges are only open for a short...
In 2019 we had the delight of lending a fleet of Vango's very special F10 MTN 2 tents to house marshals and keep runners safe until they could be extracted. Well why not do a review of these impressive 2 man temples? Those of us of...
Bright blue skies filled the air as hundreds of runners came to register for the 3rd Duergur Run. Set in late February it's an opportunity to test early season fitness and get some practice at night running in a winter setting. The previous two years...
Sun 8th Dec approx 2am The North of Tyne mountain rescue radio buzzed in control, voices muffled due to the high winds and torrential rain all around the team on the hillside. "Key control key control key five over." "Key five key control send over" "Key control key five...
The countdown is well under way with less than a month to go until the big off. All is quiet in the sleepy hamlet of Ingram as the weather turns increasingly inclement when autumn peers over the top and sees the steely blue eyes of...
It's been a hard fought battle throughout 2019 to see who comes out on top of the Frontier XC Series. Going in to the last event, the Deadwater 100, there was still a lot to play for. After the final totalling up of points some...
"What shall I have for breakfast tomorrow?" says mischievous mother cow. "Well grass of course!" replies bullock. "Not this time son. Tomorrow we'll have to choose between red and white tape or yellow signs. If you're feeling strong then how about eating both?" mother cow states. "Ah! It...
Osprey 12 was the third race in the Frontier XC Series and has really mixed things up in the overall standings. The last race, Kielder MTB Marathon, is going to be a battle ground to decide those final podium spots. Those people who have consistently...
The Cheviot Orbital is a route created by the irrepressible Ted Liddle. He's been at the forefront of cycling development in the north east for decades and has pioneered and maintained many of the routes we take for granted today. Having met him many times...
Sat 8th June 2019, 4am and the alarm reverberates through the van to draw a tired mind out of it's slumber. Awakening senses steadily become aware of the rain thrumming away on the roof and lashing against the windows. Oh joy. Weather like this can...