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The Benefits of Cross Training – Does Running Help Your Cycling?
Over the last few years, I have restarted running. Not Forrest Gump style—with hour upon hour spent pounding pavement; but rather the occasional trail run of between 5 to 15 kilometres in length. I...
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Maintenance – Home Workshop Advanced Wheel-Building Tools
In my Workshop Focus series, I have so far considered Essential Workbench Tools and Intermediate Workshop Tools; in this post things get advanced—with wheel truing and building. It took me quite a...
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Endurance Nutrition – Eating for Recovery
Recovery is fundamental to progress. You can put in as much riding time as you like, but unless you recover well too, you will not see the sought-after improvements. A substantial part of effective...
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Kit Tips – Cycle Clothing to Climb Mountains
Riding a bike in the mountains is a bit like playing roulette with the weather gods. Sometimes you get lucky: you ride light and fast, in blue skies and sunshine. The inevitable will come though... at...
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Inspiration – The Life In The Saddle Logo and Merchandise
I have long had an ambition to design a logo for Life In The Saddle—an emblem that stands for adventure, travel, freedom, and life on two wheels. During the 2020 lockdown, I found the time to work with...
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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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5 Best Strength and Conditioning Exercises for Cyclists
Riding a bike is not just about turning the pedals. Your body and cycling will benefit from integrating strength and conditioning exercises that build your core strength, leg power, and help reduce the...
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Kit Tips – A Guide to Cold Weather Winter Cycling Clothing
Low temperatures and winter storms push wind-chill factors to sub-zero. Bike riding does not have to cease in freezing conditions though; with the right clothing, there is no reason not to enjoy your...
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Review – Smith Trace MIPS Helmet and Smith Optics Attack Max ChromaPop...
Smith make exceptional bicycle helmets and cycling sunglasses. I have used their accessories for many of my past trans-continental bikepacking tours, because they are exceedingly comfortable and built...
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Good Reads – 'Signs of Life: A Doctor's Journey to the Ends of the Earth' by...
Signs of Life: A Doctor's Journey to the Ends of the Earth by Stephen Fabes is an amazing book, documenting an incredible journey. Stephen cycles the length of six continents, over six years; his story...
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Review – Juice Lubes Bike Cleaner and Drivetrain Cleaning Products
Do not underestimate the benefits of bike cleaning. Your ride will not only look better; it will also be more efficient, quieter, safer; and parts will last much longer, after a good cleaning session....
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Kit Tips – Wet Weather Cycling Clothing and Accessories
"There is no such thing as bad weather", or so the saying goes... In reality though, riding a bike in wet and cold conditions is a challenge. It can be made easier, safer, and more comfortable though,...
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Review – Leatherman Skeletool Multi-Tool Pliers and Bit Kit
Leatherman tools are excellent quality and offer lifelong companions for back-of-beyond adventures. The Leatherman Skeletool Multi-Tool is a plier type tool; designed to be lightweight, portable, and...
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Review – Chapeau Cycling Winter Cycle Clothing Range
Chapeau Cycling wins my personal award as the Best UK-Based Cycle Clothing Brand of 2020. Their products continue to impress me with their exceptional quality, function, and design innovation.Yet, as a...
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Review – Hydro Flask Insulated Coffee Flask with Flex Sip Lid
How can you have great coffee on every ride? How can you reduce plastic waste? How can you conform to social distancing guidelines? One simple solution, is a quality insulated coffee flask…The Hydro...
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Review – Kinesis Fend Off Full Length Metal Mudguards
On wet roads, a set of full-length mudguards will add comfort to your ride; as well as saving your bike from expensive maintenance costs. The Kinesis Fend Off Mudguards are an affordable and bombproof...
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Review – Oomf Protein and Probiotic Porridge Pots
I. Love. Oats. They are quite simply the best carbohydrate in the world. I can count on one hand the number of days in a year that have not started with a bowl of porridge or overnight oats; for me,...
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Review – Chrome Industries Candlestick Coaches Jacket
With the arrival of the wet months of autumn and winter, a waterproof cycling jacket is an indispensable layer.The new Chrome Industries Candlestick Coaches Jacket is a cycling inspired development on...
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Review – Super Sparrow 1 Litre Reusable Water Bottles
I have been on the lookout for cycling water bottles with extra volume—to use on long distance bikepacking and adventure trips. The brand Super Sparrow came to my attention on Amazon and looked...
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Review – KINEKT Suspension Seatpost and Suspension Stem
I must admit I was sceptical; a suspension seat post has always been something I associate with leisure bikes—too similar to a pogo stick for your saddle. Yet, the KINEKT 2.1 Suspension Seatpost and...
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