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Review – Rapha Pro Team Training Short Sleeve Jersey
Not every day is a race, even when you are Pro. For me, far more days are spent enjoying the time outdoors and embracing the places that a bicycle can take me, rather than hunting KOMs or sprinting for...
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Inspiration – 'Choose Cycling'
Choose cycling. Choose to ride. Choose to train. Choose to explore.Choose road, mountain, cyclocross, touring, and gravel. Choose a jersey and shorts in matching colours. Choose the awkward tan lines...
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Explore – An Isle of Wight Gravel Bikepacking Micro-Adventure Itinerary
I maintain that the Isle of Wight is one of the best gravel bike riding destinations in the world; it offers outstanding variety in terrain, and outstanding beauty in its backdrops—combining to offer...
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Review – Vulpine Merino Henley Tee and Gravel Shorts
Some kit is exceptional. Clothing that goes straight back on as soon as it is out of the wash. Apparel that feels comfortable, looks great, and lasts for years. The London-based Vulpine brand makes kit...
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Personal Care – Why Do Cyclists Shave Their Legs?
It is an often-asked question by non-cyclists: why do male cyclists shave their legs? Is it for speed, is it for aerodynamics, is it hygiene, or is it style? Or is it just tradition? I have been...
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Review – Small Beer x Paria Summer Cycling Jersey
Small Beer are specialists in brewing classic styles of beer, below 2.8 percent ABV; this summer they have launched an exclusive, sustainably sourced cycling jersey – designed to celebrate getting out...
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Book Review – 'Big Rides' by Kathy Rogers and Markus Stitz
I have been dreaming a lot lately. Dreaming of faraway places, wilderness, and wild camps; of campfire dinners, loaded panniers, and long twisting trails that meander across the map. Big Rides by Kathy...
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Review – Rapha Men's Core Rain Jacket II Waterproof Cycling Jacket
The Rapha Men's Core Rain Jacket II is an affordable and lightweight waterproof cycling jacket, designed to set the standard for everyday weather protection.Riding in wet and inclement weather does not...
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Book Review – 'Pennine Bridleway' by Hannah Collingridge
Pennine Bridleway by Hannah Collingridge is a guidebook to this exceptionall off-road National Trail. It takes you on a multi-day off-road cycling adventure from Derbyshire through the Yorkshire Dales...
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Review – Craft Cadence Small Waterproof Handlebar Bag
Waterproof handlebar bags are a great way to carry valuables and accessories on your ride when you have filled your jersey pockets, or you are wearing a casual tee. The Craft Cadence Waterproof...
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What's in Your Adventure Road Handlebar Bag?
Last year I wrote a post 'What's in Your Gravel Adventure Handlebar Bag?'– it proven to be popular; perhaps because it provided a glimpse into my personal choices for my ride support kit. In this post,...
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Review – Shanren Miles GPS Cycling Computer
The Shanren Miles Cycling Computer is marketed as "your first GPS bike computer” – a budget level GPS cycling computer that evolved from a Kickstarter campaign, and has since developed into an...
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Review – Science in Sport SiS BETA Fuel Energy Products
I have been testing out the new range of BETA Fuel energy products from UK brand Science in Sport. They are tasty, easy to take onboard, and a notable scientific development over their predecessors and...
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Review – Santini Polartec Delta Pietra Cycling Jersey
The Santini Delta Pietra Short Sleeve Jersey wins my personal award for being my favourite summer cycling jersey of summer 2021. Designed for extreme heat and utilising some of the most advanced fabric...
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Review – Qaou Adventure Beluga Modular Tent, Hammock & Shelter
I have been searching for the perfect bikepacking shelter. Is it a tent, a tarp, a hammock, or a shelter? The truth is that any one of these could be the ideal bikepacking shelter choice, depending on...
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Review – Science in Sport SiS BETA Fuel Energy Products
I have been testing out the new range of BETA Fuel energy products from UK brand Science in Sport. They are tasty, easy to take onboard, and a notable scientific development over their predecessors and...
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The Best Alcohol Free and Low Alcohol Beers
Alcohol free and low alcohol beers are finally catching on in the UK. I have been enjoying low alcohol or zero alcohol beers for many years now, and thought it would be nice to share three of my...
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Review – SunGod Airas Cycling Sunglasses
The Isle of Wight is sometimes hyped for being the sunniest place in Britain; that seems like a good excuse for a new pair of cycling sunglasses…The Airas sunglasses from UK brand SunGod caught my eye...
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Review – Ortlieb Waterproof Bikepacking Seat Pack 11L
When Ortlieb released the Back Roller Classic Rear Pannier they set the standard for waterproof bike bags; it has always seemed like other brands are playing catch-up in their wake. With the phenomenal...
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Review – StickerMarket Branded Outdoor / Indoor Stickers
Who doesn't like stickers?! They might be old school branding, but they undoubtedly still work; allowing you to badge-up anything from a bar bag to a bottle, wallet or phone case.I have had lots of...
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