Impressions: Trek Fetch+
Much of Europe is dialled when it comes to incorporating bikes into daily life. I recall ten years ago, riding around Paris on their city bikeshare bikes with my non-cyclist wife.
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The ride that stops the nation
So, there’s a horse race over the ditch that basically shuts down Australia. The Melbourne Cup doesn’t really need much introduction – as they say, it’s the ‘race that stops the nation.’ Our (perhaps better) take would be the ‘ride’ that stops the nation! This three-day riding adventure would be focused around ‘cup day’ being watched at Dargo Hotel, which is a remote country pub that sits in the High Country of Victoria, Australia.
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Grand Ridge Randonnée
Just after dawn, gathered around a small community hall in Yarragon, in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, are riders getting prepared for a 200 BRM. Brevet (Brevet de Randonneur Mondiaux - BRM) is a long-distance ride within prescribed time limits in designated but unmarked routes, with control points to check off.
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Pedalling in the Land of the Nomads
This quickly changed as we sped the 52km along the motorway towards the capital, Ulaanbaatar, which houses almost half of Mongolia’s population. We would stay here for a few days to build up our bikes and get a few supplies. Gridlock traffic met us on the outskirts, along with Gers (yurts) and ramshackle buildings, while in the distance a large cluster of high-rises marked the central city.
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Restrap Race Bags
One early morning for Restrap founder, Nathan Hughes, and a late night for me, we connected via our computer screens. Our times zones weren’t in sync but our passion for cycling was. Nathan oozes enthusiasm for riding and it quickly became clear to me that he has a deep understanding of the bikepacking sub-culture.
Sweet Protection Kit
It’s crazy to think that until 1989, skateboarding was banned in Norway - deemed too dangerous by the government of the time.
Merida Scultura Limited 2023
The Merida Scultura Limited blends top-end performance into an affordable package. The latter should be your focus if you have visited the supermarket, gas station, paid rent, a mortgage or bought anything recently! This bike punches above its weight with great geometry, impressive comfort and a solid wheelset.
Canyon Grizl CF SLX 8 eTap Trail
Gravel isn’t just one thing; it’s everything. It’s up to the individual as to how you define it. I think the word ‘gravel’ is somewhat restrictive, as these bikes are a bit more diverse than that. Of course, there’s strong roots with cyclocross and other off-road disciplines but thankfully, without governing regulations, bike designers have a free reign.
Trek Domane SLR 7
The road bikes of yesteryear seem a distant memory in this new-age modern-everything era. Perhaps the two can meet in the middle somewhere, though?
Commencal 365
Let’s be honest, gravel biking is really just early '90’s mountain biking. Interestingly, the start of this current wave of popularity in the genre was driven by more road-focused brands, or at least those who were looking to add another revenue stream to their line sheet.
Impressions: Trek Fetch+
Much of Europe is dialled when it comes to incorporating bikes into daily life. I recall ten years ago, riding around Paris on their city bikeshare bikes with my non-cyclist wife.
0 Comments9 Minutes
The ride that stops the nation
So, there’s a horse race over the ditch that basically shuts down Australia. The Melbourne Cup doesn’t really need much introduction – as they say, it’s the ‘race that stops the nation.’ Our (perhaps better) take would be the ‘ride’ that stops the nation! This three-day riding adventure would be focused around ‘cup day’ being watched at Dargo Hotel, which is a remote country pub that sits in the High Country of Victoria, Australia.
0 Comments12 Minutes
Grand Ridge Randonnée
Just after dawn, gathered around a small community hall in Yarragon, in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, are riders getting prepared for a 200 BRM. Brevet (Brevet de Randonneur Mondiaux - BRM) is a long-distance ride within prescribed time limits in designated but unmarked routes, with control points to check off.
0 Comments14 Minutes
Pedalling in the Land of the Nomads
This quickly changed as we sped the 52km along the motorway towards the capital, Ulaanbaatar, which houses almost half of Mongolia’s population. We would stay here for a few days to build up our bikes and get a few supplies. Gridlock traffic met us on the outskirts, along with Gers (yurts) and ramshackle buildings, while in the distance a large cluster of high-rises marked the central city.
0 Comments23 Minutes