The AlpKit Koala seatpack has been eagerly anticipated for quite a while … the prototypes were on display at this years WRT at the end of May. A few weeks ago I got my hands on a ‘Rough cut’ pre-production Koala and last week took it on a 100 mile ride to the BNO in […]
Although these do look a little like something from Anne Summers, they’re not. They’re Glacier ‘Pre-Curved’ gloves and they also happen to be great at keeping your digits warm and dry. I’ve tried various gloves over the years. Some have kept my hands warm and others have kept them dry … very few have done […]
While many of you will know the name Wildcat Gear, not so many of you will be familiar with Beth, the woman who actually makes all the lovely stuff. So, to help you put a face to the name, Beth has kindly agreed to answer 10 questions – enjoy. Your gear starts life here! 1/ […]
For anyone who doesn’t know, James Olsen went to the US earlier this summer. Armed with his steel Jones and not much else, he set off on what for many is and always will be the ultimate test … the Tour Divide. I pestered him into answering a few questions – enjoy!1/ Was there a point […]
Tent pegs … what do we know? They stop your shelter blowing away and always come in packs of a certain number which means you need to buy 2 lots!However, I believe if you look deep enough and delve into the deep, dark places of the mind, you’ll soon discover that even the least outwardly […]
Bear Bones Bikepacking is going to Derbyshire … Bear Bones has teamed up with AlpKit to bring a ‘Big Night Out’ to the AlpKit Big Shakeout at the end of September. WHERE?The AlpKit Big Shakeout, Thornbridge Outdoors, Great Longstone,Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1NY.WHEN?Friday 27 – Sunday 29 of September. WHAT?The Peak District is split between the dark […]
While headtorches might be the usual weapon of choice in the battle with long dark nights they’re not without issues. I often find they leave me feeling a little isolated from the world around me and there’s always the ‘blinding whoever you’re talking to’ problems to deal with. The AlpKit Glowe overcomes both of those […]
Well that’s it, the WRT is done and dusted for another year. As usual, riders headed out across the hills, mountains and (very steep) valleys of mid-Wales. Some were in search of a little adventure while others were in search of a little pub tucked out of the way somewhere … both camps succeeded in […]
There’s only a couple of weeks left until entries for the 2013 WRT close and the grid reference details are released. The release of the GR is usually the start of a string of emails, each asking various questions so I thought I’d compile a list of my top 10 WRT tips. It’s certainly not […]
Does your tarp fall over at the slightest hint of a breeze? Do you wonder how other people manage to ride loaded bikes that don’t look like every bag attached is about to explode? Have you ever wondered what it’s like to sleep in a hammock? Would you like to spend a night out with […]