So why did we choose merino wool as the fabric of choice for our next generation of bike packing base layers? Merino wool is 30 times more breathable than synthetic polyester because it allows perspiration to occur within the fibres themselves rather than just through gaps in the fabric. Thermoregulation: Unlike synthetics, merino wool maintains thermal equilibrium during both […]
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After the last 8 weeks of rain and less biking, a bike day, even a wet one is a good day. Recognising that cycling has both massive mental as well as physical benefits often leads to a Galibier towers statement, “Should you not go for a spin?” when things get tense. So taking this beneficial
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There is a period known as civil twilight which is, technically, when the sun is within 6 deg of the horizon before it breaks the dawn. Looking up, dressed in an extra gilet, the cyclist will see the sky is flushed with pinks and reds. With this light, roughly 20 minutes before the dawn, there
At the end-of-season cycling dinner last night, an old friend produced three photos from long ago when we raced together. One was a horrendous memory of being very dropped, wearing peach-coloured bibs with our team pink jersey. The shorts were in the sale basket of our shop for about two years, and they went in
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There’s a scene in a Star Wars movie (one or four) – Luke Skywalker is in space flying for his life, down a narrow corridor in his X-wing fighter to blow up the bad guys. The speed blurs the vision- the walls are squeezing and the tension is very high. Danger is level 10. On
2025 will be a 30 lap Criterium race where you are not sure if you have good legs at sign-on. It has been a tough month. Flag is already down and they are charging at the first corner, hard in the right hand gutter.Spring. The chain won’t move up to the big ring in the
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“Gravel cycling” does not mean you have to cycle on small stones. In it’s infancy, it was embraced by a fundamental sect, that all together wanted to be different, pushed away by elitism in road cycling or technical descents in MTB. Beards and tatooes flourished. I have both and love it. It wasn’t born in 2019, only defined.
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Sunglasses protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, reduce eyestrain in bright conditions and protect you from flying debris and other hazards when cycling. Finding the right pair is key to your comfort, whether you’re are racing off-road, racing or riding for pleasure- eye protection is key.. As the sun’s ultraviolet rays damage the
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Jack was Comm 1. The chief judge at a bike race. He got to oversee sign on and order race organisers and riders about. Jack didn’t order about too much. He raced hard and fast in his youth and was front line in organising and taming our local sport after his pedalling ended . Jack
A ride ago, a club mate told me- you and your bike are a partnership. “It’s a marriage- If you look after each other it’ll be a long and happy life together” Like any relationship, you must make sure that the other is okay, Each day. Not just ask when something goes wrong. This morning my
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