By day, Sanny plies his trade as a Chartered Accountant and Non-Executive Director. By night, however, give him a map and the merest whisper of a trail "that might go" and he'll be off faster than a rat up a drainpipe on some damn fool mission to discover new places to ride. Rarely without his trusty Nikon D5600, he likes nothing better than being in the big mountains, an inappropriately heavy bike on his back, taking pics and soaking up the scenery. He also likes to ride his bike there too although rumours that he is currently working on his next book, "Walks with my bike", are untrue (mostly).
Fat biking, gravel riding, bikepacking, road biking, e biking, big mountain adventures - as long as two wheels are involved, you'll find him with a grin on his face as he dives off the side of a mountain, down a narrow lane or into deep undergrowth in search of hidden trails and new adventures.
His favourite food is ham and mushroom pizza and he is on a mission to ride all of the Munros, mostly as it allows him to indulge in eating more pizza.
He has no five year plan, is a big fan of the writing of Charlie Connelly and reckons that Kermode and Mayo's Film Review Podcast is quite possibly the finest bit of broadcasting around.
Prost-8 Riders Aim High For Prostate Cancer UK
Forum regulars put in the leg work to raise money for Prostate Cancer Charity
10 ways to be a dick in your local bike shop
Sanny has been contemplating the world of the Local Bike Shop and the daily challenges they face
I Was A 650b Virgin
Sanny has been dabbling in the dark arts of plus size wheels to see whether the outsize new 650b+ wheels are all they are cracked up to be There\'s more…
Long Termer: Surly Ice Cream Truck – Part 3
It’s been several months since Sanny took delivery of his long term Surly Ice Cream Truck fat bike and decided to use it as his only mountain bike. It has…
Ten Reasons Why a Fat Bike Should be Your Only Bike
Sanny has spent the last few months riding a fat bike - here are ten reasons he thinks you should ditch the rest
Review: LED Lenser XEO 19R Light
More attachments than you can shake a stick at, and 2000 lumens on max power - how did Sanny get on with this light?
Buyers Guide: Lights to be Seen By
Sanny casts his critical gaze upon five sets of great lights to be seen by.
Grouptest: Mini Pumps
Sanny gets his hands on five pumps in this grouptest. Which came out on top?
Review: Cat Eye Volt 6000 Light
Sanny has seen the future of bike lights. It’s bright. VERY bright!
12 Survival Tips For An Unplanned Night On The Trail
When your epic day out on the trails goes wrong, make sure you know how to survive the night
Lomo Cruiser & Elite Sunglasses
Ever wondered if a £15 pair of sunglasses is 13.333 times worse than a £200 pair?
9 Top Tips From The World Cup Downhill Circuit
Cheap as chips performance tips from the DH World Cup circuit There\'s more to this story But it\'s a member-only story Join us to unlock it and more Singletrack magazine…
Review: Orp Smart Horn and Light
Sanny toots his own horn.
Review: Lomo Emergency Bothy Shelter
How would you keep warm if you had to stop on a mountainside? Sanny tests one possible option.
Review: Haglofs Actives Warm II Hoody
Sanny gives us a fairly comprehensive jacket review from cold and windy Scotland
Review: Sombrio Highline Shorts
Sanny\'s old Sombrios have stood the test of time - will the new Highline shorts meet with his high expectations?
11 First Aid Tips For The Real World
You don’t have to be a paramedic to be able to help when things go wrong out on the trail. There\'s more to this story But it\'s a member-only story…
Review: Jeff Jones H Bars
Sanny tests out the Jeff Jones H Bars. Weird or wonderful?
Review: Fibertec Waterproof Technologies
Sanny gets to grips with this collection of tech wash products from Fibertec to find out if it\'s worth it.
What Makes Us Hate Cyclists?
Following on from his last column about Cyclist v Drivers, Sanny has been trying to figure out why some people dislike cyclists so much. There\'s more to this story But…
Bloody Cyclists/Drivers (delete as applicable)
Sanny has been drinking coffee at a corner shop café again. He’s not impressed by what he saw. There\'s more to this story But it\'s a member-only story Join us…
Council Staff Receive Death Threats Over Bike Lane Extension Plan
Death threats made to Council staff over plans to extend bike lane near on outskirts of Glasgow.
10 Things Every Rider Should Have In Their Pack
Sanny has been looking through his pack and has come up with some suggestions that will transform you into a trailside repair master. There\'s more to this story But it\'s…
7 Ways To Fix A Puncture You Never Thought Of
Sanny surprises us with his list of sometimes quite odd ways to fix a puncture if you get short without a spare There\'s more to this story But it\'s a…
Buyers Guide: 5 Multi-tools Reviewed
Sanny tests five excellent trail multi-tools to see which one stands out from the crowd.
Cannondale Habit Carbon 2 – First Ride
Our man in Germany is back with the second installment in \"Operation Habit - Das Ride\"
Alpkit Brukit stove set
All-in-one cookset looks like a bargain – how does it measure up to the competition?
Book Review: One Man And His Bike
\"If ever there was an explanation of why I have no interest in racing and just love riding my bike, this is it.\"
Alpinestars Stratus Gloves Worn & Rated
Lomo 60L Dry Bag Backpack, Filled & Reviewed
Take everything up to and including the kitchen sink away on trips? Then this is for you