In this blog Dan Monaghan returns to the Badger Divide to complete the route after a failed attempt the year before. Dan dives into the ups and downs of this challenging route, the lessons learned from failure, and the sweet taste of victory on the second attempt.
Restrap ambassador, Alice Lemkes rode the Trans Balkan race back in June, finishing as 1st woman. Here's the first of her two part story, reflecting the metaphorical and literal highs and lows that bikepacking racing takes you on. Grab a brew and enjoy...
This time were encouraging riders to make the most of the longest days of the year over the Summer Solstice between 17th to 23rd June. The challenge is to ride one 100 mile/160km ride over those days.
This weekend sees the start of the highland trail 550, a self-supported mountain bikepacking route that spans 550 miles (885 km) through the rugged and remote scottish highlands. Learn more about our riders who'll be racing this year's race here.
As I left my budget hotel on a damp but relatively mild spring Saturday morning, the realisation of the distance I would have to cover that day dawned on me.
In a world where everything seems to be moving faster, slowing down can feel unproductive. Amidst friends gearing up for the Dales Divide race, I faced a dilemma: compete or do something for myself.
In this blogpost, Tom Hill documents a wintery ride across the Pennines from the city of Bradford in Yorkshire to the town of Bradford near Manchester. A mirco-adventure from one friend's house to another, Tom takes time to absorb the scenery, the riding and the experience.
We're excited to showcase the bike setup of one of our ambassadors who's taking on this extraordinary journey, along with a glimpse into what our other ambassadors are riding.