Rackless carrying systems are starting to become the norm these days, part of me considers them to be one of the things that divides bikepacking from touring. Frame bags often form the heart or foundation of many rackless set ups, so it didn’t come as too much of a surprise when AlpKit launched theirs. What […]
I’ve been designing, building and messing about with meths (and sometimes wood) stoves for quite a few years now. Always looking to make the next one a little better than the previous … lighter, smaller, more efficient, etc. Earlier in the year I’d been on few overnight trips where I didn’t bother to carry a […]
I think it’s fair to say that the majority of the bikepacking world are now firmly of the belief that not using a backpack is a good thing and rackless carrying systems are the way forward … those who don’t subscribe to the above have probably never ridden for 100 miles with all their gear […]
In my opinion a bivvy bag needs to perform certain tasks and possess certain attributes. If it can do everything asked, it then becomes the difference between a great night and a slightly less, possibly cold, wet and bitten night. It’s a simple task to find a bivvy bag that’s waterproof. It’s not very difficult […]
On-line entries for the 2012 BB 200 are now open. The BB 200 takes place on the weekend of October 13th/14th and if you fancy a challenge it could well be the event for you. You’ll have to navigate (although you will have a gpx route file), carry a mandatory minimum kit and cover 200+km […]
UPDATE: After spending quite a few nights cuddled up with my Klymit Cush pillow, I can safely a number of things. 1/ It still holds air, it’s not punctured or developed any mystery leaks. 2/ The Cush is the most comfortable pillow I’ve ever used. 3/ Whether you’re a back or side sleeper the pillow […]
Well that’s it, the 2012 WRT is over, done and dusted, finished. The weather for the most part was lousy and the midges vicious but that didn’t stop the ‘fun’. I’d like to say a big thank you to all those who entered, all those who took part and a really, really big thank you […]
Well, the weather wasn’t quite as bad as expected for the start of the 2012 WRT. It was misty and cold given the time of year but it wasn’t raining … although I’m sure it will at some point over the weekend. Here’s a few pics from the start … enjoy. Ian’s Singular … 33lb […]
Well it’s the eve of the WRT, by this time tomorrow something like 120 riders from all over the UK and abroad will be strung out over the Welsh countryside. There’s been no shortage of the usual panic that accompanies the bult up to the WRT, I’m sure the very varied weather forecasts have played […]
It’s not everyday you get the chance to win a custom made frame bag but if you’re taking part in this years WRT, that’s exactly what you’ve got. The good people at AlpKit will lovingly produce a one off frame bag made especially for your bike and present it to you at the start of […]