Bike talk

Afan Masts

Happy New 2019

Another year! Which feels like an achievement in itself; but what will it bring?

Filed in January 2019.

Rovember – how did it go?

Last month was Rovember… remember?

Filed in December 2018.

I feel a chump, not a chimp!

If you’ve emailed us but not heard anything, we can now explain why

Filed in November 2018.

Updown Woods overlooking Givons Grove

Welcome to Rovember

Rovember – what is it? And should you try it? Read the rules and find out…

Filed in November 2018.

Well, that’s a first for me!

After ten years, it was finally time for Matt to suffer a catastrophic tubeless tyre failure!

Filed in September 2018.

New bike kit purchased recently

I didn’t think I had much to review. Then I looked again and realised my mistake…

Filed in June 2018.

Socks - Madison Isoler Merino 3-season

Where on earth have we been?

Apologies to everyone for the past few months of radio silence…

Filed in May 2018.

We’re off to the 2018 London Bike Show

Our traditional mid-February visit to the 2018 London Bike Show makes it 12 years in a row!

Filed in February 2018.

Re-thinking my luggage

Is there a better way to carry your essentials beyond loading up your back pack?

Filed in January 2018.

Rucksack or Panniers – which is best?

What is more convenient – a rucksack or panniers for carrying stuff on your bike?

Filed in January 2018.

How much do you spend on mountain biking?

Have you ever tracked how much you spend on mountain biking? No, me neither!

Filed in January 2018.

Motivation – Blue Monday looms

You are most likely to give up on your New Year plans today, according to Strava

Filed in January 2018.