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Running blog: The hardest part is starting.
A lot of people I speak to find it difficult to fit regular exercise into their routine and with rising costs in public and private modes of transport, active commuting is an avenue worth exploring if you’re able to. Even if it’s getting off the train a stop or two earlier and walking or running…
“Scottish activewear brand that’s a touch more chilled” – Capital Buzz
“Scottish activewear brand that’s a touch more chilled” by Capital Buzz
Active recovery: cycling through depression.
“Part of me just wants to get to Melbourne, get on a plane and go home.” “Well it’s still 2,200km of cycling to get there.” I tried to offer up some kind of encouragement through my tears. Mike had hit rock bottom as we arrived at the Moodini Bluff rest area 25km east of the…
The 7 Wonders of Merino
When you think about merino clothing most people think about warm cosy knits that you bring out in the depths of winter to keep you warm on those long cold dark days, and whilst that is true its also a little bit misleading as merino is a far more adaptable and all year round fibre.…
Why Independent Retailer month is worth celebrating
Every July Independent retail month comes around and, we really think that it’s worth discussing, celebrating and getting thoroughly behind not just because we, FINDRA, are most definitely an independent retailer but because we love the feeling that independent retailers bring to a high street, the buzz they bring to a town and the totally…
5 reasons merino is perfect for the summer
When you think of sunshine and warm days, you might not instantly think to reach for your merino tops but, merino is perfect for the summertime, however hot it gets out there. Not just a winter staple, summer weight weaves of this wonder fabric will add versatility and style to your summer wardrobe. Here…
Customer of the Month – Brenda Mitchell
It’s time for June’s customer of the month, this month we meet Brenda Mitchell. Cyclist, mother and Lawyer at Cycle Law Scotland, she makes the most of the stunning Tweed Valley and living with two gorgeous black labs. FINDRA – what are your favourite ways to get outside? Brenda – Walking our two black…
UK Summer Adventure Staycations
The summer holidays are upon us and it’s time to get away and enjoy some time with your loved ones. If you don’t fancy battling the holiday hoards at the airport, risking your delicate British skin in the foreign sunshine and trying to work out how much things cost with the ever-changing exchange rate, maybe…
A (very) short guide to the Physical, Mental and Emotional Benefits of Yoga
To Celebrate International yoga day 2018, we asked our Yoga and Cycling ambassador Polly Clark what the benefits of yoga are and why, whatever stage of life you’re at, yoga will benefit you. For me practising yoga isn’t about the pursuit of physical perfection. Yes, it does keep my body toned and flexible, but…
Why I love to ride – Cat Worsey
I haven’t been riding as much as I was this time last year, life (and in this case, baby bumps) get in the way but I’m still managing to get out a bit, with my daily commute along a quiet country road being one of the high points of my day. A winter of…
Why I love to ride – Dee Hollingsbee
In our continued celebration of National Bike Week, we asked our cycling mum ambassador Dee why it is she likes to ride her bike…. Its been a busy week since Cat asked me to write a few lines about why I love biking. So, while being Supportive Mum on the sidelines of County Sports, or…
FINDRA’s Top 5 UK Mountain Bike Trails
Here at FINDRA, we love to ride our bikes. Whether the trails are wild or man-made there are so many tracks crisscrossing the UK all of them bringing their own unique pleasures. We all love our local trails best, they’re ours and we know their corners and climbs and where we need to brake before that tricky…
