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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