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South Downs Road Route: The Borboun Biscuit

South Downs Road Route: The Borboun Biscuit

This was a bit of a random discovery - following a weekend cycling on the Isle of White, we used Komoot to plan a route around the South Downs on...
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Cold weather kit

Cycling in Winter: Clothes

The days are getting shorter and I hate to say it, but winter IS coming, and you better be ready. So here is our essential guide to winter clothing, and the key bits of kit that need to keep peddling through autumn and winter ...

 

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Should you run 650b or 700c on your Gravel bike?

Should you run 650b or 700c on your Gravel bike?

With the multitude of wheel and tyres choices on the market today across 700c and 650b variants, and a number of bikes including the VeloVelo Hiraeth Adventure bike that are designed to run on both - what are the best options for you?

First of all lets look at the options…

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Riding in the clouds

Maratona dles Dolomites

The 'Maratona dles Dolemites' is quite simply one of THE top rides we've ever completed. Set in the spectacular Dolemites mountain range in the north of Italy, the event has been running since 1987 and today hosts more than 9,000 participants from 68 countries...
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National Cycle Network Rides: Devon Coast to Coast

National Cycle Network Rides: Devon Coast to Coast

I discovered the Devon Coast to Coast when researching some of the best rides in the UK for a bike packing trip back in April, I was looking for something that wasn’t too much of an epic as an introduction to bike packing for a group of friends. It caught my eye because it was traffic free, relatively flat, had amazing sights, regular café stops and was easily manageable as a two day trip. The route itself is magical, the majority of it is a newly pathed cycle road that follows the route of an old railway taking you across breathtaking scenery, amazing bridges and through various tunnels. 
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Prudential RideLondon 100

Prudential RideLondon 100

The big 100 of UK classics, Ride London 100 is a must have for new and seasoned cyclists alike. If you've been inspired by this years event & want to get involved, then  read on for details of all the highs and lows ...
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Whats our perfect bike setup for Ultra Cycling and Bike Packing?

Whats our perfect bike setup for Ultra Cycling and Bike Packing?

With the rise of races like the Transcontinental, Transatlanticway and BikingMAN series, we’re getting more and more enquiries about the perfect bike and setup for such events - or your own non-racing multi-day bike adventures.
We take a look at one of our teams bikes as he heads out for a 600km London-Paris-London adventure across northern France. Firstly, a bit about the logistics for this particular ride. We’d be staying on the Ferry night one, and B&B’s for the other nights, so no divvy or tent was required - but we’ve used the same setup when bike packing with the addition on a handlebar pack for extra storage sleeping gear.
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The Character Building Winter Boat Ride, 213km Audax

The Character Building Winter Boat Ride, 213km Audax

We’ll shortly be publishing a series of articles about our very own @BazVelo's training schedule ahead of his 2019 Transatlantic Way Race which starts in June. The very nature of a...
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Bikepacking the North Coast 500 #NC500

Bikepacking the North Coast 500 #NC500

The North Coast 500 - big, beautiful, and very Scottish! This amazing 5 day ride is firmly within our top 10 list. Here's the lowdown with tips and advice ...
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