Tucked away in the heart of the Cairngorms, Badaguish Outdoor Centre offers accommodation in a secluded forest setting near Aviemore. Spacious chalet-style buildings are complemented by well equipped wigwams and … Read more

Utterly breathtaking. But that should not come as a surprise to anybody. It is the flagship road bike form the Northern California company that has become the gold standard the … Read more

On a trip racing in Wales I stayed at Springhill Farm Bunkhouse with 25 mountain bikers from the University of Edinburgh.  The self-catered bunkhouse is part of a renovated cottage … Read more

Arching high up over France’s south-eastern frontier, the Alps are well known for their challenging terrain. The Tour de France’s annual visits to this massive range have earned it a golden status among road … Read more

When it comes to alpine resorts, few can compare to the sheer scale and quality of Whistler Blackcomb, a pair of mountains that receive  a total of 5.4 million visitors each year. Known … Read more

As the summer solstice draws closer here in the Northern Hemisphere, we spend more time outside soaking up Vitamin D, a time when reliable eyewear becomes more essential than ever. And … Read more

It’s hard not to pay attention to Aspen Snowmass, Colorado’s prime alpine hub for skiing, culture, cuisine and summer endurance sports. They’re Audi Power of Four is also standout – a multi-discipline race … Read more

Adding a regular diet of speed-orientated track workouts into your running training is a good way to improve movement quality and increase motivation (reduce monotony). Signature sessions such as 8 … Read more

As an avid cyclist, I have tried to just about every type of energy bar and gel on the market, most of which leave me with a general sense of … Read more

“30 NOVEMBER Warm, orange glow in the afternoon. The sigh of my feet in the frosted night grass. Wrap my coat closer, wrap myself into the ground, fold myself into … Read more

Head 100 miles east of St. Petersburg and you stumble across Onega Lake in the Karelia region of north-east Russia. Suitably wild and rugged, this corner of the country hosts the … Read more

Located high up in a celestial space above London’s Silicon Roundabout, right in the thick of the burgeoning tech epicentre, can be found the UK office of performance ski manufacturer The Faction Collective. A … Read more

Neighbouring some of France’s mighty winter destinations, Samoëns packs a punch for summer endurance athletes and downhill mountain bikers. The traditional medieval village is one hour’s drive from Geneva, carving out a … Read more

Within a week of the Apple Watch’s release, Amer Sports announce the acquisition of Sports Tracker to bolster its digital offering. The move most closely relates to Suunto, Amer Sport’s … Read more

Here’s a gallery of images from BUCS Sprint Triathlon – managed to capture most athletes who returned before noon. Email will@zafiri.com for originals (free).

Ever wondered where European athletes go during their cold winter to do off-season training? Obviously they’ll be heading to warmer zones south of the equator, so perhaps Australia?  But such … Read more

Last week I was in Moab, Utah for two days and I decided to check out some of the legendary trails they have on offer. As I was on my own and I don’t have any experience of riding around Moab I decided to go on a half day guided ride with Rim Tours. Although I don’t know the Moab are I am an experienced rider and I was keen to experience the harder trails on offer, this meant booking and advanced level tour. As it is fairly uncommon for advanced riders to hire guides I was the only client. Despite making the tour more expensive it meant that I had my guide Dave all to myself and we were able to really push my riding.

At around the time when you’ve accumulated enough dirt in your sunglasses to warrant a viable export, thinking about a review of your favourite sunglasses is truly in order.  For their obedience … Read more

Jagged granite spires and gnarled pines breach the sea of misty clouds as tourists elatedly snap pictures of Anhui Province’s showpiece. Mt. Huangshan, translating to Yellow Mountain, is not only … Read more

In May, the International OCEAN FILM TOUR Volume 2 shall be arriving on UK shores with a two-hour programme of the best water and environmental films from the last year. And … Read more