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What’s On in May and June: Discover your next adventure

By Kenny Stocker

Find out what events we have in the School of Adventure in May and June.

Warmer days and longer evenings mean one thing – more time outside! Whether you’re looking to try bikepacking for the first time, join a local ride, or pitch up for a full-on festival weekend, we’ve got something going on near you. Here’s what’s coming up across the Alpkit community in May and June.

Alpkit Bristol Social Ride

Bristol
Wednesday 11 May

We're heading out for a relaxed spin from the Alpkit Bristol store. This is a social ride, open to all abilities – just bring a smile, lights, and a roadworthy bike. Expect a chatty vibe, finishing back at the store.

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Intro to Bikepacking with Ana – Edinburgh

Alpkit Edinburgh
Tuesdays: 5, 12 & 19 May

New to bikepacking or want to build up your confidence before summer adventures? Join Ana for a friendly three-part evening series at Alpkit Edinburgh. Covering everything from route planning to packing tips and kit essentials, it’s the perfect launchpad for your first overnighter. Come to one or join them all – each session brings something new!

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Hathersage Tent Festival

Hathersage, Peak District
Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 May

A celebration of the great outdoors in the heart of the Peaks. Try out tents from your favourite brands (including ours!) and enjoy a weekend of adventure inspiration.

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The Romsdal Method

Alpkit Ilkley
Saturday 10 May

Learn how to move through mountainous terrain with confidence and safety. This evening session with the creators of the Romsdal Method will cover key decision-making tools for navigating tricky conditions. Perfect for anyone planning a big hiking or scrambling adventure this summer.

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Sonder’s Big Bikepacker Weekend

Peaks, Location TBC
Saturday 31 May – Sunday 1 June

A weekend of gravel riding, camping, wood fired pizza, music, and good times in the Peak District. Saddle up for a weekend of off-road exploration, good grub, and bivvy banter. Expect a mix of gravel, singletrack, and quiet lanes with a social overnighter in a wild spot. Great for riders with a sense of adventure and a love of type 2 fun.

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South Lakes Sonder Bikefest – Gravel Day

South Lakes, Staveley
Sunday 15 June

A full day dedicated to gravel riding in one of our favourite corners of the Lakes. Route options for a range of abilities, demo bikes to test, and the chance to meet fellow riders and Sonder team members. Bring your sense of adventure (and maybe a spare tube or two).

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Keep an eye on our Events page for updates and new additions – and we’ll see you out there!

Books & Magazines

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Oat To Joy Oat To Joy

Oat To Joy

Emma Pooleys oat-based recipes
$39.99
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Great British Bike Rides

40 of the best road rides in England, Scotland and Wales
$34.99
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Landscape Treks

Photo location guidebook that takes us through various walks, comprising of some of the wildest and most photogenic scenery the UK has to offer
$0.00
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Lake District Mountain Landscape Lake District Mountain Landscape

Lake District Mountain Landscape

A spectacular photographic perspective of the Lake District
$39.99
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Avon Gorge Avon Gorge

Avon Gorge

A Climbers’ Club Guide to the Avon Gorge
$9,999.00
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Structured Chaos Structured Chaos

Structured Chaos

The unusual life of a climber by Victor Saunders
$24.99
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Where There’s A Will: Hope, Grief And Endurance In A Cycle Race Across A Continent Where There’s A Will: Hope, Grief And Endurance In A Cycle Race Across A Continent

Where There’s A Will: Hope, Grief And Endurance In A Cycle Race Across A Continent

Emily Chappell's story of pushing the limits of her endurance
$0.00
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The Isle of Skye The Isle of Skye

The Isle of Skye

Graded walks and scrambles throughout Skye, including the Cuillin
$0.00
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Dark Peak Walks Dark Peak Walks

Dark Peak Walks

40 walks exploring the Peak District gritstone and moorland landscapes
$0.00
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Lost Lanes North Lost Lanes North

Lost Lanes North

36 Glorious bike rides in Northern England
$22.49
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Walking in the Yorkshire Dales; North and East Walking in the Yorkshire Dales; North and East

Walking in the Yorkshire Dales; North and East

43 circular day walks in the north and east Yorkshire Dales
$17.49
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Alps Mountain Biking Alps Mountain Biking

Alps Mountain Biking

From Aosta to Zermat the best singletrack, enduro and downhill trails in the Alps
$27.49

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