I spent 4 consecutive days trying out the Stooge, I wanted to get to know it a little before I put finger to keyboard … this is what I discovered. A last look over the edge, release the brakes, push down on the pedal and off we go … although this was the very first […]
Designing a rigid bike can’t be hard, can it? Bicycles are pretty simple things, once you strip away the whistles and bells, it’s just 2 triangles welded together with a wheel at each end and all the marketing and hype in the world can’t change that. The reality is that designing a rigid bike is a […]
Sometimes it’s not all about rocky descents and twisty singletrack, sometimes things smooth out and speed up. Maybe your tyres will be narrow and lightly treaded … heaven forbid they might even be slick! When off-road gives way to gravel or tarmac, there’s a chance your luggage requirements might also change … if they do […]
If you’re anything like me then you’ll find that when it comes to packing, the big stuff’s easy. Sleeping bag and mat in one place, bivvy bag and tarp in another. Food and cooking kit somewhere else. A place for everything and everything in its place … well, that’s how it works in my head. […]
Staying warm through the night while trying to carry the absolute minimum will always involve a little bit of compromise. Obviously there’s nothing lighter than the stuff you leave behind but anyone can be cold and miserable, can’t they? … striking a balance isn’t always easy. I’ve long been a believer in the virtues of […]
After a few design tweeks the new Bear Bones Bikepacking jerseys are now available to pre-order … but only until August 6th, so you need to be quick! The jersey features a full length concealed zip, 3 rear pockets and the option of having your name, etc on the back. Available in sizes XS – […]
It’s much easier to set a tarp up badly than it is to set one up well … which might explain why so many people aren’t actually that happy about spending the night under one. Lets be honest, (flat) tarps are fairly basic things. If you assume that they’re all pretty similar, then to a […]
The design for the new Bear Bones jerseys has just been finalised … and here it is. The jerseys feature a full length concealed zip, 3 rear pockets and will be available in a full range of sizes from tiny to whopper. You’ll also have the option to add your name (or someone elses if […]
18 months ago we introduced you to the Monkii cage and it found its way onto many a bike, some people just use them to hold a bottle but others carry cooking kit, shelters and no doubt the odd bottle of wine along the way. Although the Monkii cage was and in my opinion, still is […]
The urban dictionary defines ‘shindig’ as a social, low key party or gathering that doesn’t quite reach full scale …Welcome to the Shindig.On the weekend of Sep 13th/14th The Shindig is taking place north of the border. It’s a relaxed bikepacking event with the emphasis on a sociable ride through some beautiful scenery and singletrack […]