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Staff Saturday | Stuart McMillan
Tiso, Alpine and Blues staff are experts in their own fields. This comes from experience and a love of what they do, whether that be shredding the trails, ticking off Munros, weekend rides with the family, or winter mountaineering. Each Saturday we will be highlighting a different member of... Read more 22-01-21 • -
Winter 2020 | Coire an t-Snechda with GORE-TEX
Before Scotland went into Tier 4 and lockdown, Team Digital Merchandising at Tiso ventured into the Northern Corries to test the latest GORE-TEX kit. It was Helen's first day out in the hills in Winter, so we teamed her up with Aaron - our experienced Scottish winter climber. Together, they... Read more 21-01-21 • -
How to choose an Insulated Jacket | Down Vs Synthetic
When the temperature drops and it’s getting too cold for a fleece but not cold that you need a winter parka, an insulated jacket will keep you cozy. Whether you are looking for an everyday autumn winter jacket or a means to survive your next expedition, deciding between down or synthetic... Read more 21-01-21 • -
Staff Saturday | Colin Brownbill
Tiso, Alpine and Blues staff are experts in their own fields. This comes from experience and a love of what they do, whether that be hill walking, running trails, rock climbing, or spending time on the water. Each Saturday we will be highlighting a different member of staff and talking to them... Read more 15-01-21 • -
Staff Saturday | Craig Robertson
Tiso, Alpine and Blues staff are experts in their own fields. This comes from experience and a love of what they do, whether that be shredding the trails, touring the world, weekend rides with friends, or commuting by bike. Each Saturday we will be highlighting a different member of staff and... Read more 15-01-21 • -
Go The Distance Challenge | EMMS International
Every girl matters. Every girl deserves the opportunity of education and the chance to pursue her own ambitions. But not every girl has that chance. Read more 20-11-20 • -
How To Winterproof Your Bike
The wet and muddy weather is definitely here and you may have already got to the end of a ride, looked at your bike with despair. It’s easy to just put it back in the shed until the next ride, but getting into the habit of washing your bike down and giving it some TLC over the winter season will... Read more 23-10-20 • -
How To Dress for Winter Road Cycling
If you’ve discovered the joy of two wheels during the summer months, the looming winter cold may be a little intimidating and make you want to lock the bike in the shed til spring. Before you reach for the bike lock key, read this blog and you’ll be fully prepared to cycle throughout the winter... Read more 13-10-20 • -
Bicycle Light Buying Guide
If you want to ride throughout the darker months, a great set of bicycle lights should not be underestimated but the exact ones you buy depend on where and how you are riding. There are plenty of options available, from small emergency body lights to high power 1000 lumens+ used to light up dark... Read more 22-09-20 • -
Footsteps | Orion Face Solo
Towards the end of winter, just before lockdown, Tiso staff member Aaron Tregellis took advantage of a perfect weather window and headed north to Ben Nevis to solo the Orion Face, a Scottish winter classic. Read more 31-07-20 • -
School's Out | Tents In
Schools are out and although holidays this year may be a little different from what many of us are used to, we have the opportunity to reconnect with a favourite past time. To help you pitch up we have put together a guide to help you choose your portable home from home. Read more 30-07-20 •
