With sign up for next year’s Transcontinental complete, aspiring racers have turned their attention to route-planning, preparation, and gear selection. In the wake of this flurry of activity, I’ve been asked for gear advice a few times over the last week. Rather than respond individually, I thought I’d post some information here as a more…
Anyone who has spent much time in the UK will know that it rains — a lot. During just about every ride, at any time of the year, an unexpected deluge is a distinct possibility. While this isn’t too much of an issue in the summer months, it can make winter rides a nightmare. Great…
In this article I’m going to try and share my experiences of using various different dynamo lighting / charging systems. Chances are that if you’re reading this, you understand the concept of dynamo technology; but for those who don’t know, a dynamo powered system for lighting / charging will typically consist of three components: a…
I’ve put more miles on this bike than any I’ve owned before. Find out what spending more than 20,000 miles in the saddle of the Genesis Croix de Fer has revealed about the bike… This is going to be less of a traditional gear review and more like a write up of an extremely long-term…
Edward Pickup 