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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 • -
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 08-10-20 • -
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 • -
Tentree | Inspired By Nature.
Tentree believe that big changes start small. For two Canadian entrepreneurs, their desire to reforest the Earth started with the clothing brand Tentree. Since its germination they have planted more than 30 million new trees, with 10 trees planted for each purchase. Read more 23-07-20 • -
The 5 Best Beginner Stand-up Paddleboard locations near Edinburgh | Tiso Blog
Stand-up paddleboarding (also known as SUPing) has boomed in 2020! People from all walks of life are taking up this sport and reaping the benefits of getting into nature. There are some great paddle boarding locations across Scotland and many beginner friendly sites are just a stone’s throw from... Read more 23-07-20 • -
Top 5 Eurohike Tents For Summer Camping
We all know that feeling, when the sun hits our tent on a summer morning, our cosy cocoon suddenly becomes an unbearable sauna! Summer camping tents need to be breathable and easily ventilated and Eurohike has you covered. From pop-up and family tents, making memories just got easier. Here are... Read more 16-07-20 • -
Cycling Shorts Buying Guide
Why should you wear cycling shorts? Simply put, they can offer vastly more comfort over the course of a ride than riding in casual shorts, trousers, or anything else. But let’s get something out of the way up front: you don’t need to become a MAMIL (Middle Aged Man In Lycra) to enjoy the benefits... Read more 29-06-20 • -
Hybrid Bike Buying Guide
As the name suggests, hybrid bikes offer a bit of everything. They're light enough to pedal easily, efficient for riding on tarmac, comfortable enough for rough roads, strong enough for light off-road use, and super practical if you want to carry luggage or shopping. Here we have a look at some... Read more 12-06-20 • -
Lockdown Adventures | Outdoors and Wellbeing
Friends of Tiso, Ross and Rachel (outdoors.rossnrachel) normally spend their weekends and holidays exploring Scotland, hill-walking, scuba diving and leading Duke of Edinburgh programmes. In this very honest blog, Ross talks to us about their mental health during lockdown, and the solace and... Read more 27-05-20 •
