New specs alert! I’m lucky to have a set of the new BBB full view sunglasses. Happy about that, the previous full view model was
Epico blog post -Winter cycling in the UK, a guide for getting the most from it.
This is a blog post I produced for cycle holiday provider Epico. Launching in 2021 they will be the go to service for booking your

Gravel bike prediction…. retrofit Ebike kits.
There’s a big following for steel and titanium tourer and gravel bikes, be it singlespeed or geared. This is because of the unfussy, understated looks

single speed flat bar gravel bike build – how to turn a 26″ mtb into a 700c gravel crusher!
Ok now theres frankenbikes……. and then theres the wrong size wheels for the frame frankenbikes…… the wrong size fork for the frame frankenbikes…… the no

Another gravel build – 2006 Kona Dew drop bar gravel bike
I regularly scout the Facebook classifieds and keep an eye on my local gumtree, they are usually great places to pick up a bicycle bargain.
Two new local cycle clubs – Cycle like a Girl + Womxns Off-road club
Whilst this year has a left a lot to be desired there’s still plenty to celebrate. There’s been a big cycling uptake with roughly 5%

Products I like – Granite Supply juicy nipple tubeless valves and BBB cycling tubeless rim tape
Some products should be fit and forget, work first time, and be easy to use. These two will easily be staples in my collection from

Hutchinson kraken first impressions
The French tyre giant is my go to for bike rubber, there’s no denying it. After such good experiences with their road tyres both tubeless

My first competitive cycling event…… And it wasn’t on road!
Cycling events and races have been in short supply this year due to the Covid outbreak, but things are slowly getting back to normal. This

Lusso Skylon Gilet
There’s a few things that should be a staple in a cyclists wardrobe, the gilet is definitely one of them. Surprise! I have a Lusso
The Leadout – coming soon
We have another cycling based cafe opening in Bournemouth, and I mean slap bang in the centre! Bournemouth’s OG cycle cafe gurus Velo Domestique have

LBS – how to do it / how not to do it.
Last saturday was a day of two very different experiences in local bike shops. One was great, the other was typical. It starts with a