Wax Chain lubricant…. Graphite chain lubricant
I’m a big fan of waxed chains but the Cha Graphite chain lubricant looks an interesting alternative to the wax. Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cha-bike-lube/cha-the-smart-cycle-lube
Glorious Gravel Autumn Rides
Today Glorious Gravel have released their Autumn schedule. Book any of these rides before the 22nd March and save 25% of your entry using AUTUMN25 at the checkout. September 19th - Wight Roads Gravel Epic (a classic off road loop on the Isle of Wight) September 26th - Dorset Gravel
Cycling UK Guide to taking your bike on a Ferry
“As a seafaring nation, it only makes sense for the UK’s cyclists to combine cycling with a ferry trip. With this simple guide Sam Jones provides some tips on what to expect and where you can travel with your bike” Link: https://www.cyclinguk.org/article/guide-taking-bike-ferry
Restrap Switch Rack
Last week Restrap released their Switch Rack for sale. I’ve been waiting to purchase a pannier rack for my new bike and this looks like it might be the right one for me. “The heart of the Restrap’s switch system; the switch rack is compatible with the switch
Over to Belfast
I’ve been lucky enough to visit my brother in Belfast over the last couple of days. It’s the first time that I’ve been across on my bike and thought I’d share a few of the highlights. The Ferry I travelled over on the Stenna Line Birkenhead
Rain Radar Map
Willcycle has created a simple map that you can zoom into to check the wind and rain anywhere in the UK. Worth checking before you head out so you can plan what you need to wear! Whilst this is available on many weather apps it’s worthwhile to also check
Review: Garmin Varia RearVue 820
I’ve been using Garmin radars with my Edge cycling computer for a few years now. I find them to be an essential safety feature that, in my experience, are very reliable. They help me to know what’s approaching from behind, how far away they are from me and
Route: Laureen’s Ride
I’ve seen signs for this route over the last few years but never investigated it further. Today I attempted to ride the full Laureen’s Ride. There’s surprising little detail on the route - it was created by, Laureen Roberts, whilst recovering from a broken leg. It was
Tour de Trowbridge - 31st May 2026
A brand new event for 2026 from Iconic Cycling Events: “In partnership with Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce and Trowbridge Town Council we have launched Tour de Trowbridge - a charity cycling event which is open-to-all, caters for all ages and abilities and covers a range of distances - taking place
Varia RearVue 820
Garmin are releasing a new Varia RearVue 820 radar. The Varia RearVue 820 features a more powerful bike radar with a wider field of view, giving more reliable alerts. The tail light offers up to 2 km (1.24 miles) of visibility and has a brake light that shows when
My Summer Bike Packing Trip
While I was off work with labyrinthitis – an inner ear infection that affects your balance – I spent a lot of time thinking about my cycling plans for when I felt better. This led to thinking about my annual bike-packing adventure. Two of my previous routes have been coast-to-coast – the Transpennine
Norwich Bike Ride - 31st May
Bike Events have opened bookings for their 2026 Norwich bike ride. With 3 different lengths 100, 60 and 30 mile there are options for everyone. According to Bike Events: “This ever-popular ride takes in all corners of the beautiful county of Norfolk - from the city to the sea and