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Reviews of kit and gear including fitness, running, walking, outdoors, camping, cycling

Review: Columbia OutDry Extreme Jacket

Columbia’s new OutDry Extreme jacket is claimed as “the first waterproof, ultra-breathable jacket with an […]

Kit review: Patagonia Houdini Jacket

Patagonia describes their newly updated Houdini jacket as “a featherweight nylon jacket that is easily […]

Kit review: inov-8 Race Ultra 290 trainers

I have always been a fan of inov-8’s off-road footwear. But a desire for more […]

Gore’s two new fabric technologies for 2016

Gore has (yet again?!) developed a new brand “architecture”. What the company means by this […]

Book review: The Art of the Jersey

The Art of the Jersey: In Celebration of the Cycling Racing Jersey is a pretty […]

Craft Classic cycling jersey

I have been testing a few Craft Sportswear items, new for 2016, including the Craft Velo […]

Craft Sports Velo Bib Shorts

Craft Sportswear is a Swedish brand and in recent years I have seen more cyclists […]

Osprey Poco AG Premium back pack baby carrier

I asked my god-daughter Mo to review the new Osprey Poco AG Premium back pack […]

Review: GoGirl peeing device

I have been sent a GoGirl to try. It is a device that allows me […]

Inspiration for your next bike ride or cycle tour

Are you looking for a new cycling routes in your local area or keen to […]

Pearl Izumi Women’s Fly Thermal Running Top

I have been testing the Pearl Izumi women’s Fly Thermal Running Top. Pearl Izumi states: […]

Kit review: Freya Active lightweight sports shorts

Freya has treated a number of items in its Active Sports Collection with Polygiene, a […]