Review: Sweaty Betty Padded Touring Pants
Women’s padded cycling pants are somewhat divisive. I’ve seen grown women take to Twitter to loudly complain that they’re stupid, telling anyone who’ll listen that they’re perfectly happy riding to the shops without padding. Either that or they don’t see […]
British Cycling Level 2 Mountain Bike Leader Award – What to Expect
A couple of years back, I undertook my first training with British Cycling, gaining a level 2 coaching award that means I’m qualified and insured to run training sessions. There were several reasons why I attended the course and though […]
What Has Cycling Taught Me In 2015
As 2015 draws to a rainy and chilly close, I’ve had time to think back on what I’ve been up to on two wheels over the year, and one thing that struck me more than ever this year, is that […]
Follow my adventures with Wideopen Magazine
I’m really delighted to have joined the Wideopen Magazine team as a rider and staff writer. The editor, Jamie and I first got chatting to each other back when I was producing Coven Magazine and we stayed in touch over […]
Dirt Jumps & Why So Many Bikes Are Necessary
It’s a long running joke in this house that the optimum number of bikes is not n+1, but simply a bike for every discipline. I don’t see a genuine need for more than one bike of the same kind, to me that’s pure desire […]
Video Interview with questions by Bikmo Plus
The guys at Bikmo Plus have somewhat generously insured my bicycles this year, and seeing as my bikes are one of the most treasured and loved things I own, knowing they’re safe is quite a relief. To get to know […]