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Softshells VS Waterproofs
When it comes to choosing a coat, what are the differences between softshells and waterproofs, and which is best when? Before we go any further what are we talking about...
Winter workouts. How to stay fit when you’ve had enough of winter riding.
Before I launch into one of those ‘ten things to try’ listicles that clog up lifestyle magazines and the internet like copy writing cholesterol, let’s drop some reality here. Firstly,...
Has the 'spirit of gravel' died?
Gravel was meant to be the friendly, inclusive ‘it's about the journey not the speed / result' movement that reclaimed recreational off road riding from intimidating racing and radness. But...
Perfectly Armless
Why arming yourself with a gilet / sleeveless vest will add the most versatile anti weather weapon to your riding wardrobe. If you’ve not tried one, trying to explain why...
Is the death of mountain biking just hype?
Forget the industry doom scrolling. Biking is doing absolutely fine where it matters: On the hills, in the woods and at events. The last state of the industry piece I...
Show and Tell - Eurobike 2025
I went to the Eurobike trade show for the first time in thirty years and came away with mixed impressions on the state of the bike industry halfway through 2025....
Staying alive in 2025: Is the industry learning its lesson?
A couple of months ago I dared write a relatively optimistic report after visiting the Core bike show here in the UK. The general consensus was that sales - particularly across parts...
Princess Layer
Using multiple, thinner, cheaper clothing layers rather than a couple of big ticket items is the core strength of our Polaris Bikewear range. Not only is it better value it’s...
Food for Thought - Part 2
How to eat Hopefully the basic information in Part 1 has given you an idea of the various ingredients that form your riding fuel. Now let’s talk about how you...
Food for Thought - Part 1
There is a lot of information regarding diet and nutrition out there at the moment. So how do you chew through the hype to find the information worth digesting? Well,...
How alive is 25?
I went to the Core bike show - the biggest trade meet for the UK bike industry - to get a feel for how things are after some of the...
Don’t Get Stuck, Get Stuck In
Winter always hammers the trails but the recent run of storms means more blocked, shut, or drowned lines than ever. Since Covid opened people’s eyes to the outdoors we’re also...
