It might take a real mental leap to ever consider ultra racing 'fun'. But with many events taking a fairly cookie-cutter approach to the format, the Solstice Series offers a breath of fresh air with its 24-hour points-based loop format. Ever on the look-out for an interesting new challenge, Jess Golding headed for the Cotswolds. (8 minute read)

After taking part in his first self-supported multi-day adventure race (The 2024 Hellenic Mountain Race report can be found here) Rory Stuart decided it would make sense to combine his newfound Ultra experience with knowledge from several months previously spent cycling in Morocco to tackle the revered Atlas Mountain Race. Read how it went in his own words and pictures. (13 minute read)

An increasing number of us are regularly choosing to ride solo. Jim Clarkson heads off in search of a slice of freedom on a 36-hour solo trip into the dramatic landscape of the UK's Lake District. (4 minute read)

The first of a two-part article exploring in detail how a newcomer in a highly technical and demanding market made cycling's most comfortable bib shorts at their first attempt. (10 minute read)

NorthCape4000 is a 4,100km unsupported bikepacking race that starts in Italy and ends in Nordkapp - the Northernmost point in Europe. London-based long distance cyclist Jess Golding shares a detailed day in the life of a participant, as well as details of her setup. (15 minute read)

CAN:DO will bring together real, relatable stories about people and place, and the role cycling plays in the way we live our lives and experience the world around us, including long-form writing, podcasts, films, events and more. (2 minute read)

Kostüme friend/customer (frustomer?!) and fellow Audax Club Bristol rider Rory Stuart is no stranger to riding A Very Long Way, having completed epic rides such as Bristol Glasgow Bristol. He is, however, an ultra race newcomer, so we asked him to sum up his first experience with a few words and pictures. (10 minute read)

With no prior bike packing experience, cyclist Rose Gentle took the opportunity of unexpected redundancy to plan a two-wheeled trip that would span 14 countries and nearly 9,000km, including India and South East Asia. We asked her some questions about the trip. (10 minute read)

World record holding endurance cyclist Alan Colville recounts his experience riding GBDURO 2023 - an end-to-end UK ultra-endurance cycling event - which began as a race and became more about the world we ride in, and the impact we all have on it. (10-12 minute read)

Every weekend a diverse international community of individuals are choosing to value the journey over the destination, camaraderie over competition, and endurance over speed. This is the world of Audax – an ancient but increasingly popular discipline celebrating the rugged beauty of long-distance cycling. We explore how to tell your PBP from your RRTY, and what it means for your cycling apparel choices. (8-10 minute read)

With seemingly a bike (and marketing campaign) for every niche and purpose, is the concept of one bike for everything really possible? (5 minute read)

Greenwash, chronic over-production and the damage of discounting. How Kostüme is trying to change the model. (7 minute read)

Our first official product reviews are in. Click through to read what the testers thought!

An increasing number of us are regularly choosing to ride solo. Jim Clarkson heads off in search of a slice of freedom on a 36-hour solo trip into the dramatic landscape of the UK's Lake District. (4 minute read)

The first of a two-part article exploring in detail how a newcomer in a highly technical and demanding market made cycling's most comfortable bib shorts at their first attempt. (10 minute read)

NorthCape4000 is a 4,100km unsupported bikepacking race that starts in Italy and ends in Nordkapp - the Northernmost point in Europe. London-based long distance cyclist Jess Golding shares a detailed day in the life of a participant, as well as details of her setup. (15 minute read)

CAN:DO will bring together real, relatable stories about people and place, and the role cycling plays in the way we live our lives and experience the world around us, including long-form writing, podcasts, films, events and more. (2 minute read)

Kostüme friend/customer (frustomer?!) and fellow Audax Club Bristol rider Rory Stuart is no stranger to riding A Very Long Way, having completed epic rides such as Bristol Glasgow Bristol. He is, however, an ultra race newcomer, so we asked him to sum up his first experience with a few words and pictures. (10 minute read)

With no prior bike packing experience, cyclist Rose Gentle took the opportunity of unexpected redundancy to plan a two-wheeled trip that would span 14 countries and nearly 9,000km, including India and South East Asia. We asked her some questions about the trip. (10 minute read)

World record holding endurance cyclist Alan Colville recounts his experience riding GBDURO 2023 - an end-to-end UK ultra-endurance cycling event - which began as a race and became more about the world we ride in, and the impact we all have on it. (10-12 minute read)

Every weekend a diverse international community of individuals are choosing to value the journey over the destination, camaraderie over competition, and endurance over speed. This is the world of Audax – an ancient but increasingly popular discipline celebrating the rugged beauty of long-distance cycling. We explore how to tell your PBP from your RRTY, and what it means for your cycling apparel choices. (8-10 minute read)

With seemingly a bike (and marketing campaign) for every niche and purpose, is the concept of one bike for everything really possible? (5 minute read)

Greenwash, chronic over-production and the damage of discounting. How Kostüme is trying to change the model. (7 minute read)

Our first official product reviews are in. Click through to read what the testers thought!

A report on the debut consumer show for Kostüme - the highly-respected Rouleur Live.

Jim Clarkson takes us back to basics, musing on fun, freedom and fish and chips. (3 minute read)

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