Surly Long Haul Trucker Adventure Touring Bike Review
I recently visited Oakham Cycles to test ride the Surly Long Haul Trucker. I wanted to check it out because it is a go-to bike, good value, used and …
Coast HL27 Headlamp Review for Night Running, Hiking, Mountain Biking with Adjustable Zoom / Dim
You might be more likely to find this headlamp in a hardware store than an outdoor shop. However, this lamp ticks many of the boxes in the search for …
List of adventure, expedition and bike packing bikes 2016
I recently came across an excellent resource on cyclingabout.com. It is amazing the level of research that has gone into the list. The number of …
Gear Review: Merrell Trail Glove 3 Zero Drop Barefoot Running Shoes
Having really liked the New Balance MT10 barefoot running shoes in the wide fit, I wanted to find a similar pair when they were discontinued. I was …
Crosso Dry 60 Adventure Bicycle Touring Pannier Review
The Crosso Dry 60 is a set of bicycle panniers designed for adventure touring. They have a sealed and welded closure to prevent against mud and water …
10 of the best adventure films
Adventure films inspire and motivate. They show amazing landscapes, places and countries around the world. We get close to the character who has to …
Top 5 Useful Items of Mountain Biking Equipment
These are some of my favourite pieces of equipment for mountain biking that I have owned and rigorously put to the test. 1. A good bag. The Osprey …
5 of the Most Thought Provoking Books about the Environment
The Weather Makers A series of essays about the consequences of global warming. It looks into the knock on effects of rising carbon dioxide levels …
Footwear for Travelling and Multiple Activities - Long Term Research
When it comes to footwear, wisdom wins over extreme preparation unless you are really doing something severe or will be doing the same activity for …