Tom is a Climate Change and Green Infrastructure Officer, a mountain bike guide, Cytech mechanic, Greenpeace activist and holds a BSc in Outdoor and Environmental Education and MSc in Marine Environmental Protection. We asked him to take a closer look at Trek’s recent sustainability report.…
Tom Johnstone
MTB skills coach, guide and bikepacking expeditioner. Lifelong cyclist and adventure lover. For courses see http://www.carbon-monkey.co.uk
Warning: Cliff Edge Ahead – we need to talk about mental health
As I climb back onto my bike I realise I’ve just seriously considered stepping off a cliff edge to escape the turmoil that is going on inside me, that’s not good.
First Ride Review: The new generation Specialized Turbo Levo
The new Turbo Levo has been extensively redesigned, with manufacturers Specialized saying it has more in common with the Stumpjumper than its e-bike namesake. Tom Johnstone took to the trails of Croatia to find out whether the ride would live up to this billing. I’ve…
Launched: The All New Specialized Turbo Levo
Three years on from the first Levo, Specialized is back with an all new, designed from the ground up addition to the world of e-bikes. The new Turbo Levo shares more with its un-assisted cousin the Stumpjumper than it does its predecessor and that is…
Internal Struggle – making your dreams come true isn’t always easy
This article was first published in Issue 118, and Tom has been nominated for Best Author for the Singletrack Reader Awards 2018. Tom Johnstone rides across Iceland’s interior and learns that making your dreams come true isn’t always easy. Words & Photography Tom Johnstone This…
Singletrack Magazine Issue 118: Internal Struggle
Tom Johnstone rides across Iceland’s interior and learns that making your dreams come true isn’t always easy. Words & Photography Tom Johnstone This was an adventure I’d dreamed about for years – 15 to be exact. Every winter since I was 18 I’ve said ‘next…
Keep An Eye On Yourself
It's World Mental Health Day today, and Tom Johnstone has lessons to share about the Black Trail Dog
Mental Health, Mountain Biking & Looking After Your Mates
A beautiful story from Tom Johnstone on the importance of looking out for your mates, and taking the time to look after yourself too.