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Wax Chain lubricant…. Graphite chain lubricant

Andrew Ross

Andrew Ross

28 Mar 2026
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

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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

By Andrew Ross 19 Mar 2026
Cycling UK Guide to taking your bike on a Ferry

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

By Andrew Ross 15 Mar 2026
Restrap Switch Rack

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

By Andrew Ross 01 Mar 2026
Over to Belfast

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

By Andrew Ross 21 Feb 2026
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