Emily Chappel’s Where There’s A Will
I am an absolutely avid reader of books, reading for at least an hour every night. In fact, if I don’t read before going to sleep I find it disconcerting, so entrenched is my routine. Cycling books are a particular […]
ASSOS’ Trail Collection
I’ve had so many messages about the lovely kit I was wearing whilst bikepacking in California so I thought it was about time I shared some more details with you. My longterm sponsors ASSOS recently released a their new Trail […]
Review: Chrome Industries Women’s Storm Seeker Shell Jacket
Those of you who have been reading this blog for a while may already know that in general, I like Chrome Industries’ products. That’s not to say I’ll just say anything old thing they make is a 100% good, I’m […]
Review: Thule Roundtrip Pro XT Bike Bag
Thule have been manufacturing bike accessories for quite some time now and their brand has always been synonymous with quality. So when they asked if I wanted to try out their new bike bag I was enthusiastic. You can tell you’re […]
Review: Chrome Niko F-Stop Camera Bag
There’s a whole lot I like about Chrome Industries products. Their products are aesthetically pleasing, they work with people I like such as Kelli Samuelson, they’re rooted in messenger culture without being exploitative or getting it all wrong and their […]
Review: Lost Lanes West
We all have favourite routes that we go back to time and time again. There’s so much to be said for familiarity, dependable cafes and hills in all the places you expect (and none of the places you don’t). However, […]
Check Out: ASSOS UMA GT Women’s Collection
My cycling wardrobe is far superior to my regular wardrobe in pretty much every way, thanks to the fact I’m sponsored by ASSOS. Every time I open a package from them I have to pinch myself – it’s a complete […]
Checkout: ASSOS women’s Bonka jacket
My longterm sponsors ASSOS have a reputation for making cycling clothing of the absolute highest quality so whenever they release a new product it’s exciting for consumers. And of course, it’s double good for me as I get to add […]
First Impressions of the Wattbike ATOM
A couple of weeks prior Wattbike sent over the new Atom for me to try and I received a hell of a lot of questions about it, so I thought I’d put pen to paper (so to speak) and let […]
Review: 2XU Compression Tights
Compression garments, once the preserve of Nannas and the hospitalised are now frequently seen on athletic individuals looking for performance gains through various different methods of usage. I first came across them when I noticed several of my marathon running […]
Review: Specialized S-Works 6 Women’s Road Shoes
Specialized have always had a comprehensive women’s range, paying great attention to developing products for women of all abilities and at different price points. The Specialized women’s S-Works 6 shoes sit squarely at the top end of their road shoe range […]
Review: Specialized S-Works Turbo Tyres
I’ve been racing on a pair of Specialized S-Works Turbo Tyres for several months and now that I’ve tested them in all weather conditions, I thought it high time I get my review up on here. The foldable clincher tyres […]
Review: Blackroll sports foam rollers
I first got switched on to foam rolling a couple of years ago when I began working with a coach. He was insistent that I stretch thoroughly after every session and suggested the foam roller as a good way of […]
Review: Specialized Power Pro Saddle
Saddles come in so many shapes and sizes yet finding ‘the one’ can be a lengthy (and expensive) business. Over the years, I reckon I’ve tried somewhere in the region of twenty-five different seats on my various bicycles and in […]
New Bikes To Ride From Liv Cycling
Hello readers! Sorry I haven’t posted an update in a while, I’ve been super busy dashing all over the country and trying to juggle all the different aspects of my career. Thanks for bearing with me. My intention as I […]
Review: Herbalife Protein Powders and Bars
As I’ve mentioned before in numerous posts, I get through a fair amount of sports nutrition products, mainly because I train hard and they’re convenient to take on rides. It’s also because they last a long time, so I can have […]
Review: Smith Optics Pivlock Arena Cycling Sunglasses
For me, sunglasses when cycling are a necessity. My eyes tend to stream uncontrollably, so much so that I can barely see without eye protection, so I don’t just wear them for fashion, but for safety. Additionally, bright sunshine (sometimes […]
Review: Giro Women’s Empire ACC cycling shoe
I’m not normally one to adhere to stereotypes, but I’m a woman who just loves shoes! But not just any old shoes; I couldn’t care less about tottering about in an agonising pair of Jimmy Choo stilettoes. No, what I […]
Review: American Classic Sprint 350 wheels
I’ve been testing out the American Classic Sprint 350 wheelset for about 8 months, so now that I’ve amassed some serious mileage on them I figured it was time to get my review written up. I’d originally planned to use them […]
Garmin Forerunner 735XT watch review
Newly released this year, the Garmin Forerunner 735XT watch packs a whole heap of functions into an attractive package. The watch is squarely aimed at Triathletes and though I’m not one and have no pressing plans to try one, I […]