The Restrap Solstice Century Challenge Winter 2021

The Restrap Solstice Century Challenge Winter 2021

The Restrap Solstice Century Challenge is back for its second winter edition. As with previous editions, the challenge will be hosted on our social media platforms - FacebookInstagramTwitter and on our Strava club.
Can you go bikepacking on a Brompton?

Can you go bikepacking on a Brompton?

With the release of our brand new City Loader, we took a different approach to bikepacking, taking on the famous Cinder Track from Scarborough to Robin Hood’s Bay on Bromptons, rail-hopping in between.
Our Top Five Bikepacking Tips

Our Top Five Bikepacking Tips

We look at 5 essential tips to help you get the most out of your bikepacking experience, whether it's your first trip out or you're a seasoned veteran. From making sure your luggage and set up lets you get the most out of your riding, all the way to proper planning, we've narrowed it down to these five essential tips, but there's always more!
Restrap Does Croatia 2021

Restrap Does Croatia 2021

Fresh off the back of the release of 'North Coast', our film from last year's tour - our next destination was set: Croatia. We dive deep into our latest bikepacking tour, and detail our thoughts on what is an untapped paradise for bike touring.
Variations on a Theme: Mix up your rides

Variations on a Theme: Mix up your rides

Another Sunday, another ride. Off goes your alarm and you rise, Bill Murray-esque from your bed, to hit the same old roads. Here we go again: the same scenery, the same potholes, even the same brownie in the same café. How did it come to this? We look at how you can have fun with theming a ride or trip, to keep things interesting.
Maintenance Shakedown

Maintenance Shakedown

It's that time of year when our bikes will start to look a little tired after a hard summer's riding. We take a brief look at everything you'll need to look at to keep your pride and joy trucking on through the winter months.
Restrap Does Croatia 2021 - Bike Check

Restrap Does Croatia 2021 - Bike Check

Each year we hit the road and get a big tour in. ⁠Fresh from the release and premiere of our latest film, NORTH COAST, we got our heads together and planned our next trip. After over a year of lockdowns and being confined to the UK, this time we were able to stretch our legs and head overseas. 

The next destination was set - we’d be tackling the rocky mountains and coastline of Croatia.

Going the Distance

Going the Distance

After riding our first double century, we take a look at what goes into riding long miles, and what you need to do to prepare mind and body for a big day on the bike.
Self-Supported Riding: Why Does It Matter?

Self-Supported Riding: Why Does It Matter?

Off the back of this year's GBDuro, Tom Hill takes a explores the nature of self supported riding. He looks at the definition of what is truly a 'self-supported' ride and how this is important in not just a racing context, but also how it might affect your own tours.

The Great Gravel Tour

The Great Gravel Tour

With GBDuro starting this weekend, we decided to look at some things you can do to plan the perfect gravel ride. From browsing paper maps to scouring the depths of google, we explore how you can hone in your route planning to really get the most from your off-road riding.
Danny's Pan Celtic Race Report

Danny's Pan Celtic Race Report

It’s only been a couple weeks since the start of the Pan Celtic Race and it already feels like a distant memory. From what I can remember though, I think I had a good time?
India Landy - Feelings before the Pan Celtic Race

India Landy - Feelings before the Pan Celtic Race

India Landy talks about how her training and preparations are going for this year's Pan Celtic Race, the first of three events she'll be taking on this year.