Latest articles by Fiona Russell
Bikepacking vs cycle touring – what’s the difference?
If you are planning to go exploring by bike, will you be a bikepacker or a cycle tourer?
How to keep your bike safe when bikepacking: essential tips to avoid theft
Theft will bring your adventure to a premature end, so here's how to protect your faithful steed
What to wear for bikepacking – from head to foot
Tips for practical clothing, footwear and equipment when on and off the bike
What to eat when bikepacking: fuel your adventure the right way
Choosing the right food will help you travel light, get the nutrition you need, and still enjoy tasty meals and snacks
What is bikepacking? Find out more about the fast-growing cycling trend
A cross between cycle touring and backpacking, bikepacking is a rewarding outdoors activity and so easy to do
Your guide to bikepacking bags: all the different ways to stash essential gear
What do you pack – and where – in frame bags, saddle bags, cockpit bags and handlebar bags?
How to remain injury-free when you're hiking this summer
An expert guide to four easy-to-follow strategies for staying safe on the trails
New bikepacking event takes you on the best tracks in the Cairngorms National Park
Dirt Dashes adds new Scottish bikepacking challenge to UK series
Where can I go bikepacking? New book reveals a host of top Scottish routes
Great read: Bikepacking Scotland: 20 Multi-day Cycling Adventures Off The Beaten Track
What is the female athlete triad – and plans for recovery
Expert advice and research reveals the symptoms of the Triad – and ways to avoid the condition or recover after diagnosis
Spring running: the best kit for off-road adventures
With the arrival of warmer weather and sunshine, plus longer daylight hours, it’s time to hit the trails for more running miles
Ultra runner sets impressive record one one of UK's toughest and most remote trails
Pawel Cymbalista ran non-stop, solo and unsupported, to complete 230-mile Cape Wrath Trail
Going solo: how athlete and adventurer Jenny Tough ran six mountain ranges alone
As Jenny embarks on a tour with her film SOLO, we ask her about the experience of running six mountain ranges
Do you need extra protein after a run?
We question the need for extra protein in a runner’s diet – and explore expert advice on optimum amounts and timing
Join a spring walk for mental health with KEEN
Footwear brand partners with Mental Health Mates network to encourage more people to reap the benefits of walking
How to create a trail running training plan: expert tips for success
How to stay focused and motivated while also enjoying the build up to a trail running race or challenge
Why – and when – runners should see a podiatrist
We speak to the experts to discover the benefits of seeking podiatry help and treatment
Friday 5: fell runner James Gibson
Continuing our quick-fire interview series with the new holder of a winter endurance mountain record
The anatomy of a trail running shoe
Learn the difference between the shoe's midsole and the outer, the tongue and the last, and more
Ankle support for trail runners: just how important is it?
Tips and advice for trail runners on how to support your ankle, whether injured or prone to injury
Trail running with poles – how they can help you go faster for longer
A guide to the benefits of trail running with poles – and how to use them for best effect
How to clean your trail running shoes
Our tips and advice on how to clean trail running shoes will help ensure they last longer and remain sweet(er) smelling
Benefits of hill running – reasons to challenge yourself and aim high
Discover why running in the hills could be the best things you can do for your performance and health
