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Steve Thomas 1995 Pakistan trip – Jeep

The story of the ride of my life across Pakistan

Travelling by bike and with a bike has always been a huge part of Steve's life, and some of those adventures have been life-changing. This 1995 jaunt across Pakistan arguably topped the lot

Sun, Apr 19, 2026 09:00
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The road is lava

The road is lava: Is it even possible to have a proper off-road cycling adventure in the UK?

Unlike the US with its thousands of miles of gravel tracks, the UK is somewhat lacking when it comes to off-road routes that don't require something really fat-tyred. With pizza at stake, I wanted to test the limits of the UK's gravel network

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 16:07
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Learn from my mistakes with these top tips for beginner bikepackers

Thinking about trying bikepacking for the first time now the weather is improving? Here are my top tips for beginners

Wed, Apr 15, 2026 10:17
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Could an electric tandem be the right bike for you? Find out why e-tandems and multi-seaters aren’t as niche as you might think

Electric tandems might have more uses than you originally imagined... find out in this introductory guide to a bike genre that perhaps shouldn't be quite so niche

Fri, Mar 20, 2026 14:31
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Dave RRtY 11-6

The damp finale: Can I ride a 200km Audax 12 months in a row? Ride #12

It was damp, and then it was done. Not a lot more to say than that...

Wed, Feb 11, 2026 09:42
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Dave RRtY 9-1

The coldest conditions I’ve ridden in in the UK: Can I ride a 200km Audax 12 months in a row? Ride #9

Where have my fingers and toes gone?

Mon, Nov 24, 2025 14:35
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Genesis Croix De Fer 30

Genesis Croix De Fer 30

Versatile and capable adventure gravel machine that's still nimble enough for some fun

£2299.99
Thu, Oct 09, 2025 15:03
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Brompton G Line with Roller Frame 8-speed

Brompton G Line with Roller Frame 8-speed

A bigger Brompton that's great for anything from commuting to multi-day adventures

£2499.00
Wed, Sep 10, 2025 14:45
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Wildfinder Luggage Build landscape 5 s

“I like to call it a grountain bike”: Pashley’s new Wildfinder gravel bike “blurs the lines between gravel and mountain genres”, says its designer

The new bike adds to the 'Finder' range, and is designed to be an off-road bikepacking rig

Tue, Sep 02, 2025 07:58
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Apidura Expedition Tool Pack (1L)

Very well-designed pack that's actually waterproof enough to protect your tools – it's worth the price

£53.00
Sat, Aug 30, 2025 11:45
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