I first saw the Exped dream catcher at the adventure cycling festival this summer. My first thought was – it’s just another gimmick, what’s the point. I dismissed it
Gore Bike Wear One 1985 GTX SHAKEDRY Jacket – Reviewed
It’s very Italian, just a flimsy roadie jacket, an expensive bin bag – a few things I heard of the Gore One 1985 Jacket! However I
Autumn colours, rain and grit – Riding across Scotland
It’s Friday afternoon, I’m sat looking out of the window at my work, debating whether to ignore the weather forecast and head up north for some bike packing.
You only live once
Alpkit Ordos 2 Tent – Reviewed
We opted for the Alpkit Ordos 2 tent at the last minute becasue we were let down by a tent supplier for our trip to the Altay mountains in Asia. Left without
Applecross – The best road cycling loop in the UK?
I’ve heard it be said about Applecross that there’s nothing there. “Just a pub and few houses”….er that’s kind of the point! A wild loop
Lauf True Grit Gravel Bike Review
I noticed Lauf at Eurobike and wandered over to see the Lauf Grit forks, which I am quite a big fan of for riding on gravel,
Kinesis Tripster AT Review – The build and first ride
For the last 5 years Marion has ridden a purple, steel and flat bar touring bike across continents,
Powering Electronics in Outer Mongolia
The title might sound like it’s hypothetical but it is the actual question I have been pondering over the last few weeks.
Brooks Cambium C13 Carbon, Cotton and Rubber Saddle review
In the UK there are a handful of globally iconic brands, those renowned for combining British quality and design.
Brooks fit
The road to enlightenment in the Scottish Borders
I always thought the road to enlightenment would be best undertaken by bike. Bike touring or bikepacking is one of the most meditative and reflective experiences
Bikepacking the Balkans – 6 countries in 6 days pt 2
We left Montenegro for Albania and either side as far as the eye could see were rows of vines, only occasionally interspersed by a few fruit trees – this is Europe’s largest vineyard.
Bikepacking the Balkans – 6 Countries in 6 Days Part 1
We cycle toured and explored the Balkans en route to Istanbul for the first time and we were blown away by the variety of scenery, the friendliness of people and in summer the fresh figs to eat along the way!