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Endurance Nutrition – Staying Fibre Fit
Dietary fibre is not something often talked about in sports nutrition; but it should be. Nine out of ten people do not get their recommended 30 grams of fibre each day; a problem that is often...
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Review – SunGod Vulcans Cycling Sunglasses
The Isle of Wight is sometimes hyped for being the sunniest place in Britain; at least that means that even in the depths of winter I can find a good excuse for a new pair of riding sunglasses…The...
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7 Tips – Secrets to Improving Sleep Quality and Recovery
Sleep is the primary pillar of effective recovery—getting enough quality sleep is therefore fundamental to endurance sports performance. I have learned the hard way what a lack of sleep can do to your...
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Good Reads – 'Africa Solo' by Mark Beaumont
I have always been a fan of Mark Beaumont's past documentaries and books. Both 'The Man Who Cycled The World' and 'The Man Who Cycled The Americas' were superb in their ability to showcase the beauty...
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Good Reads – 'The Race Against The Stasi' by Herbie Sykes
Post World War Two Europe makes for a fascinating study. At school and university my history and economic history courses delved deep into the political, economic, and social impact of the divisions...
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Review – Aeropress GO Portable Coffee Maker
When it comes to making coffee in the wild, the Aeropress has always been my preferred method. For bikepacking and bicycle touring trips it is the ultimate compact coffee maker. The new Aeropress GO is...
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Explore – 5 Best Road Cycling Routes on the Isle of Wight
Those that have ridden a road bike on the Isle of Wight will know that it is an incredible landscape to explore. The unique geology of the island has created a topographic profile that is undeniably...
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Review – HydraPak Flux 1L Flexible Water Bottle
Flexible soft bottles have been a secret weapon of mine on bikepacking and cycle touring adventures for a while. The compressible bottles are the ideal solution when you need to carry more water on...
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Review – Julbo Fury Cycling Sunglasses
Cycling sunglasses do a lot more than just protect your eyes from glare and UV rays; they are also a vital barrier against wind, grit, and overhanging trail surroundings. The Julbo Fury sunglasses are...
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Review – Outdoor Provisions Nut Butter Sachets
I have long been an advocate of nut butters for endurance fuel. Fuelling with fat and protein offers an energy source that is much more sustaining and lends itself to a more stable blood sugar profile...
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Good Reads – 'End to End' by Paul Jones
Heart warming and intensely personal, this is the story of a journey and the people that have made it. An incredible journey, from Lands End to John O' Groats—by bicycle. Within its pages it...
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Review – Arundel Looney Bin and DTR/STR Sideloader Bottle Cage
Arundel is a beautiful town in West Sussex, with a magnificent castle that I have pasted on many occasion. Arundel Bicycle Company was formed in 2000, after the founders returned from a trip to the...
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Review – Secure Cycle Store SBD Metal 3 Bike Bunker Locker
A lack of infrastructure is the most frequently sighted reason for UK residents not using bicycles for transport. Infrastructure goes further than bike lanes and bicycle-friendly trains though; it also...
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Review – Ortlieb Frame-Pack TopTube Bikepacking Frame Bag
Ortlieb have cemented their reputation as 'the original waterproof pannier brand' with good reason—their bags are superbly made and designed. I bought a set of Ortlieb Back Roller Waterproof Panniers...
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Wet or Dry? Ceramic or Hydrodynamic? What Is the Best Bicycle Chain Lube for...
Winter, summer, off-road, on-road, gravel, mud, rain, and heat… all these things can affect the best choice of bicycle chain lube for your type of riding, in addition of course to your budget.So, what...
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7 Tips – How to Ride Cobbles in The Spring Classics
The cobbled Spring Classics races are notoriously hard to ride. I interviewed World Champion, Paris-Roubaix and Tour of Flanders winner Johan Museeuw. These are his top tips for riding on cobbles and...
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Review – Hutchinson Tires Tubeless Touareg Gravel Tyres
Hutchinson bicycle tyres have taken me across continents, to the podiums of mountain bike races in the Italian Dolomites, and now it seems they are set to conquer the gravel scene…"Touareg" means 'free...
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Review – BAM Sustainable Bamboo Clothing and Activewear
Cycle clothing is a long way behind the curve in terms of sustainability; unfortunately, companies within the industry have been slow to recognise the value of natural fabrics that are sustainably...
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Recipe – The Rude Alternative Banoffee Pie
I bloody love banoffee pie. This one is a bit different though... no cream, no biscuits, no syrup, and gluten-free; it sounds like a recipe for disaster. In fact, this Rude Alternative Banoffee Pie is...
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Explore – 7 Isle of Wight Accommodation Options for Cyclists
In this Explore blog post I consider my lucky seven pick of the top accommodation options for cyclists on the Isle of Wight—from yurts and campsites, to hotels and pubs. These are my seven favourites...
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