Articles written by Helen Smeaton

Avoid problems and potential accidents on the trail with regular pre-ride bike maintenance checks, which take minutes but could save hours.

Oct 14, 2008 - Helen Smeaton

The Costa Rica coast to coast biking challenge called La Ruta covers 360km and 14,000m of total ascent over 4 days. Only the elite of mountain bike racing usually apply.

Oct 8, 2008 - Helen Smeaton

Maintain flexibility in muscles prone to tightening through a simple set of key stretching exercises for cyclists which should be practiced everyday for maximum benefit.

Oct 5, 2008 - Helen Smeaton

Discover the rugged beauty of the Greek Ionians on an energetic Greek islands bicycle touring holiday on some of the lesser-known islands off the western coast of Greece.

Sep 29, 2008 - Helen Smeaton

Tubeless tires offer many advantages over the traditional inner tube/tire system, not least the avoidance of punctures, but many cyclists reject them. Why?

Sep 27, 2008 - Helen Smeaton

Flat tires are an inevitable and frustrating part of cycling but changing a bike tire to fix a puncture is easy with the right tools, practice and a little patience.

Sep 6, 2008 - Helen Smeaton

Get close to famous Himalayan peaks and test stamina and endurance on the Annapurna Sanctuary trek en route to the awesome mountain amphitheatre at Annapurna Base Camp.

Aug 23, 2008 - Helen Smeaton

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is not easy but is achievable by choosing the right route, acclimatising well and combining good fitness with strong willpower.

Aug 17, 2008 - Helen Smeaton

Looking for five star accommodation in Cyprus luxury hotels? Consider our pick of the best spa hotels on the west of the island before booking.

Aug 3, 2008 - Helen Smeaton

Packing a bicycle for air travel sounds complicated but is easy if some simple step by step instructions are followed to ensure no damage occurs in transit

Jul 20, 2008 - Helen Smeaton

A tandem skydive is a huge personal challenge. Put the natural instinct for self-preservation aside and trust the expert tandem master to fully enjoy the experience.

Jul 11, 2008 - Helen Smeaton

One of the most beautiful walks in Cyprus is an 8km classic hiking trail named after the mythical goddess of love. Here's why the Aphrodite trail is so magical.

Jul 5, 2008 - Helen Smeaton

Mountain biking on the Akamas Peninsula in Cyprus provides true wilderness riding across unspoilt, rugged terrain with spectacular coastal views at every corner.

Jun 28, 2008 - Helen Smeaton

Mountain biking in the Atlas Mountains offers spectacular winter riding on exciting trails through jagged peaks and gorges, small Berber villages and ancient kasbahs.

Jun 25, 2008 - Helen Smeaton

Mountain bike holidays can be tough or easy. Find the right bike tour by matching fitness and skills to the trip gradings and by training appropriately beforehand.

Jun 14, 2008 - Helen Smeaton