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Review - Project E2 Nutrition - Endurance Specific Nutrition Products
Project E2 Nutrition is a new player in the sports nutrition market, but one that has set itself apart from the masses through a unique focus on endurance sports nutrition. I have been testing their...
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Review - Louri Bike Frame Storage Strap
With tyre sizes getting larger, and distances getting longer, there is an increasing demand to carry kit and spares with you when you ride. Strapping kit to the frame is an easy and simple way to...
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Kitting Up for TorTour Summer Cyclocross
Last February, I rode the TorTour Ultra-Cross Stage Race in Zürich. It entailed three stages of snow and sub-zero temperatures, but proved to be fantastic racing (read the report here). This year, I am...
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Review - Tom Oliver Vegan Protein Bars
I am not a vegan, and I don't really agree with those taking it on as a 'challenge' or 'diet'. The exception, is if it means individuals consume more whole-foods and less processed products. Tom Oliver...
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Tech Talk - Cockpits - Narrow Handlebars and Shorter Stems
I am constantly micro-adjusting the set-up on my bikes to find the most comfortable and powerful position. The latest upgrade to my road bike is a set of narrower Easton carbon handlebars and a shorter...
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Review - SOLESTAR Supportive Cycling Insoles
Supporting the arch and heel of your foot when cycling is crucial to both performance and injury prevention. Supportive insoles such as those from SOLESTAR help to hold your foot in a safe and secure...
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Weekend Watch - 'Outside Is Free' Preview
My previous reviews of Henrik Orre's 'Velochef' and 'Velochef in Europe' were super popular posts, and I continue to enjoy making the recipes on a regular basis.At the end of this month, Henrik...
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Review - Koo Open Cube Cycling Sunglasses
Kask helmets have become one of the best-known brands in the world of cycling. KOO sunglasses are an offshoot of Kask, and have the same superb quality and Italian style.Cycling sunglasses are an...
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Review - Pro Bike Tool Multi-tool
A quality multitool could make the difference between tightening or adjusting a bolt and getting on with your ride, or struggling with a misaligned component or dangerously loose clamp. The Pro Bike...
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Review - Elite Deboyo Ombra Stainless Steel Vacuum Thermo Bicycle Bottle
When I rode the #BlackForest400 back in March, I was caught out by sub-zero temperatures through the nighttime section. An insulated bicycle bottle like the Elite Deboyo Ombra Stainless Steel Bike...
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Review - Restrap Saddle Pack Bikepacking Saddlebag
When Restrap launched their new Saddle Pack it was to test the possibility of designing and producing a product in the space of 24 hours. The key lay in simplicity, tried and tested fabrics, and a...
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Review - Kask Valegro Cycling Helmet
Kask make some of the best bicycle helmets in the world, for some of the best riders in the world; look no further than Team Sky, Wiggle High5, or Jeremy Powers. The Valegro helmet is their latest...
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Racing The TorTour Summer Cyclocross Stage Race
Three days. Three stages. Three chances to explore the gravel roads in the beautiful Lucerne region of Switzerland. The TorTour Cyclocross Stage Race provides a lung bursting, leg busting challenge.The...
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Recipe - Hazelnut Hot Chocolate (Dairy Free)
Lactose intolerance is common in my family, and there are many cyclists that actively avoid dairy products. Personally I drink a lot of milk, but enjoy experimenting with dairy-free alternatives too....
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Review - Pro Bike Tool Pumps and Inflators
A good quality bike pump of CO2 inflator is a lifeline; you carry it with you every ride, but hope that you don't need it. When you do require its deployment though, you had better hope it works;...
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Review - GUP Emergency Quick-Fix Bicycle Tyre Sealant Inflator
GULP! That is the usual feeling when mid-race you look at your rear tyre and confirm the squidgy feeling... you've punctured. GUP (actually spelt GÜP) is a quick-fix sealant solution to get you back...
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Planning The #RoadsFromRome Tour
The Via Francigena is an ancient pilgrim route running from Canterbury to the Vatican, on gravel paths and minor roads. It traverses Europe, and takes in some of the most spectacular landscapes...
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7 Tips for Lightweight Bicycle Touring and Bikepacking
With my 'Big Ride' of 2018 now announced - the #RoadsFromRome tour - it seems timely to give some insight into planning and executing a lightweight unsupported bikepacking or bicycle touring trip. How...
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Review - Chapeau Etape Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey and Chapeau Club Bib Shorts
Earlier in the season I reviewed the Club Jersey from UK brand Chapeau; it was an impressive introduction to the cycle clothing brand. The Club Bib Shorts and Etape SS Jersey are the range-topping...
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Review - Cannonball Coffee Co. Small Batch Coffee
Smooth Bore, Cannonball Blend and Maximum Charge. These are names that bring to mind naval battles and gunfire, so it seems fitting that the Cannonball Coffee Company is sponsoring this year's...
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