Etape Loch Ness 2017 – a ride to remember
John Davidson It’s been another fine day for the Etape Loch Ness, with thousands of people cycling the 66 miles round Nessie’s home! I’ve done this race each year since it started…
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Out on the bike west of Inverness
It’s been great to be back on the bike for more than just the few miles to and from work recently, and this route to the west of Inverness was…
A quick run around Loch Affric
Glen Affric is a place to get away from it all and soak up nature at nature’s pace, appreciating all that is around you. My spur-of-the-moment visit was slightly different,…
After 12 years… a new PB at the 2017 Inverness Half Marathon
The Inverness Half Marathon is always one of the first events on my calendar, and it so often feels like spring is really here (on the years it doesn’t snow,…
Taking a walk with the kids at Loch an Eilein
The popular walk around Loch an Eilein in Rothiemurchus forest was our plan for a wet afternoon. It’s a straightforward plod, with a waymarked trail that is good for buggies,…
Good luck to Roddy Riddle in the 6633 Arctic Ultra
In a recent interview, I asked ex-international cyclist Roddy Riddle if he got any pleasure out of extreme challenges such as the forthcoming 6633 Ultra, which he is returning to…
Kilimanjaro trek was a real peak – 10 years ago
It was exactly 10 years ago John Davidson trekked to the summit of Kilimanjaro on a once-in-a-lifetime trip.