Packless riding is something I’ve been trying to master now for the last two years – the thought of having to ride with a pack has never particularly pleased me. I don’t like the way bags sit on my shoulders or slide around as I ride. As packless riding gathers popularity, and ‘Enduro style’ takes over, there’s more and more on the market which is… Read More »Louri Strap | A Packless Solution
It’s a bit of a mouthful for a product name but essentially they’re mountain biking glasses designed to be worn all day without any need to swap lenses or take them off. The photochromic lens is the star of the show on this pair of glasses as it’s designed to transition to a darker tint when it’s sunny, and lose the shading when it’s not.… Read More »Rad 8 Photochromic 504 Glasses
Sheffield is well known for its active sports. In fact, it’s known as ‘the outdoor city’ because of its climbing, walking and, of course, biking. Lady Cannings is one of the newer official trail centres that Sheffield now offers and offers two different runs from top to bottom. Although it’s named as a ‘trail centre’, Lady Cannings isn’t what you’d normally expect from a trail… Read More »Lady Cannings | The Outdoor City’s Trail Centre
A good waterproof jacket is something I’ve searched for and now I’ve finally found one. Royal Racing’s Matrix jacket is excellent. After trying some cheaper coats, I finally forked out and bought the real deal. And I’m glad I did. For rainy days and winter weather, I wanted something that would truly keep me warm and dry, even on those days where we get proper… Read More »Royal Racing Matrix Jacket
eBay is a place for bargains… sometimes. Other times, it’s a place for utter disappointment. The old saying of “if it looks too good to be true, it probably is” rings through my ears as I write this review. Seriously, what was I thinking? Troy Lee gloves for a fiver. Really? I’d spotted them on eBay almost by chance and figured they’d be worth a… Read More »eBay ‘Troy Lee’ Gloves
Before the Freeriders, I used to ride in Vans. They were comfy and felt great off the bike. They gripped well enough and I liked them. The only reason I grabbed a pair of Five Tens was because they were on offer and I didn’t want to keep getting my Vans filthy when I wanted to wear them out and about off the bike the… Read More »Five Ten Freeriders | Thoughts After 3 Years