Spotlight

Layering systems have changed a fair bit since Mallory went up Everest in several layers of wool, silk and waxed cotton! The wealth of layering opt...

A massive surge of adrenaline. An instant feeling of being completely and utterly alive. And the most amazing buzz that lasts for hours and hours. ...

There are endless ‘technical base layers’ to choose from these days, each claiming to be more technically advanced than the last technically advanc...

Learning the art of indexing your rear derailleur gives you crisp, smooth and efficient gear changes with reduced rattling and clanking. Our friend...

"Ah, its a dark art adjusting your front derailleur..." We've lost count of the number of times we've heard those words! But most drive train woes ...

There's no getting away from it: having your ride halted by a time-consuming mechanical is a extremely frustrating. But the sense of achievement fr...

You can get to some pretty cool places if you don't need to back for tea. Imagine if you didn't have to be back till breakfast! With useable light ...

Running in the hills, sometimes for whole days at a time, is an exhilarating experience. And there are few tougher (or more rewarding) tests than M...

Bikes are tough and modern components mean you can take them through extreme conditions. However, the chances are your bike will need some routine ...

The beauty of running is in its simplicity – lace up some shoes, grab your keys and get out the door. But packing gets a bit more complicated the l...

‘Why on earth would you want to carry a bike, up a mountain, on your shoulders?’ …is a common question we get asked. Well, enough of our pitiful at...

It can be tempting to shave every last unnecessary gram from your backpacking kit in the quest for lighter shoulders and longer distances. But ther...