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Review – Victorinox Bike Multi Tool Kit
I have a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife that has featured in my 'every day carry' for almost a decade; it still performs like new and is an invaluable asset. I recently discovered that the Swiss brand...
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Workshop Focus – When To Replace Your Bike Chain
Your bicycle chain is the link between the power you put down through the crank arms and the cogs on your rear wheel—that when turned, propel your bike forwards. That means your chain gets a tough...
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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 Care – How To Clean and Cure Smelly Cycling Shoes
It is that time of year when your cycling shoes begin to pong. Over the summer months, a build-up of sweat, dirt, and body oils creates the ideal environment for bacteria to breed in; then, with the...
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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 – Hutchinson Cycling Tubeless Tyre Fitting and Repair Kit
Hutchinson Tires were a pioneer of tubeless tyre technology—creating some of the first tubeless road and mountain bike tyres in the industry. They have continued the strong brand position with an...
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Kit Care – Re-Waterproofing and Restoring Waterproof Cycling Jackets
In the 'Kit Care' series I look at how to rejuvenate and re-use well worn kit; saving you valuable money compared to replacing favourite pieces of cycling apparel. In this post, I consider the frequent...
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Recipe – Rude Health No-Bake Cereal Energy Bars
My recipe for High Energy Flapjacks has always been a favourite on the blog. So, when I spotted this great looking recipe on the Rude Health website, I thought it needed to be shared with the cycling...
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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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Maintenance – How to Prevent and Fix a Puncture
We have all had that sinking feeling. Flat tyres are something you accept with bike riding, but there are several ways to prevent and reduce the chance of a puncture on a bicycle tyre. Whether you are...
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Personal Care – 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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Review – Pro Bike Tool Single Bike Floor Stand
There are bike racks, and there are bicycle stands. The first can be considered just a bicycle storage solution; the second doubles up to present and display you bike. The Pro Bike Tool Bike Floor...
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Recipe – Natural High Energy Cocoa Protein Superfood Balls
These little protein balls use just a handful of natural ingredients to produce the perfect jersey pocket snack. Containing slow release energy from natural oats; protein from nut butters, tahini paste...
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Big Rides – The Long Road North – A Winter Adventure Ride
Sometimes it is fun to throw a ball and see where it lands. To drop a pin on the map and see if you can get there under your own steam. It has been a while since I have done a real long ride, but the...
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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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Explore – Essential Ingredients for an Isle of Wight Bike Ride
The Isle of Wight is an amazing place to explore by bicycle; with stunning views, great coastlines, quiet roads, and superb café stops. In this Explore blog post I consider some of my 'Essential...
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SwissStop Disc Brake Pads Comparison Test Review – Are All Disc Brake Pads...
The market for disc brake pads for gravel bikes, mountain bikes and road bikes is saturated; there are hundreds of different brands producing disc brake pads claiming to last longer and perform better...
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Review – Moon Sport Rigel Max Front LED Bicycle Light
Moon Sport Lights produce some of the best bicycle lights on the market—over the last five years I have intensively used many of their LED front and rear lights, and have been consistently impressed...
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Review – NamedSport Energy and Recovery Bars and Gels
The collection of energy bars, gels, protein bars and drinks from the Italian brand NamedSport offers a good value and great tasting variety of products; proven and used in several World Tour series...
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Review – Carradice Bikepacking Handlebar Bag
Think of Carradice, and images of the classic Nelson Saddlebag probably come to mind—the original waxed cotton canvas bag found on audax bikes for decades. The British brand have also been quietly...
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