As I lay my head down on my camping pillow at the end of night one, my mind was buzzing. On what was officially my first ever off-road trip, I already had lots to share about bikepacking for beginners. That…
Best Bikepacking Kit & Essentials For Beginners
Back in 2017, in the height of my cycling days, I decided to ride unsupported from London to Paris with friends. I guess this was my first taste of bikepacking, but it probably should be classed more as ‘credit card…
King Alfreds Way Cycle Route | Bike-packing Day Trip
Just a matter of a few weeks ago, I’d never even heard of the King Alfreds Way cycle route. But now, I’ve cycled a (very small) part of the 350km circular off-road route while working with Rutland Cycling on their…
Where Will Cycling Take Me in 2021?
Happy New Year?! …I never thought I’d miss the awkwardness of repeating that over and over again until some point in February when I would finally decide enough was enough. I hope 2021 has gotten off to as decent a…
How to Layer for Cycling in Cold Weather
I think I really nailed what to wear for winter cycling when I took part in Red Bull Timelaps back in October 2019 (pictured above with my team). Cycling in the cold and wet is like a baptism of fire…
How To Clean Your Bike in 3 Easy Steps
If you’re looking for an easy way to clean your bike, then this 3 step process is simple enough for even the most mechanically averse of us out there! Here are the basics on how to clean your bike… I…
