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BWC 2026 in East London, Lee Valley Velo Park

Aug 1, 2026

Brompton World Championships 2026 on the 5th September 2026 The legend will be attending but the human meatbags fitness level is WAY below what it used to be, not that it was much the last few years…

Dangerholm’s Sub-9kg Scott Spark RC Celebrates a Decade of Lightweight Builds

Jul 31, 2026

Ten years after creating “the world’s lightest 29” full suspension mountain bike,” Dangerholm is back with a tricked-out build of the latest Scott Spark RC.

Gilbert House Pens hybrid fountain pen review

Jul 31, 2026

I thought I would post another pen review as this new addition is rather lovely. Do not worry, there will be the usual Brompton related post on Sunday. As many of you know, I have a bit of a fondness…

Rhine River Bike Tour: SWISS DOWNPOUR! (Stage 3)

Apr 6, 2026

Stage 3 took us through meadows, corn fields and vineyards – in a torrential downpour! Would we even make it to Liechtenstein?

Northern Europe

Oct 13, 2024

After over ten years happily touring on Brompton folding bike, in 2024 I have completed a four months, 5500 kilometres tour on a regular touring bike. Leaving London I traveled across France,…

Factor Sends SpongeBob and Patrick to the Tour de France Femmes

Jul 31, 2026

Finally, we can ask the question; "Are you rooting for SpongeBob or Patrick Star this Tour de France Femmes?" But where is Mister Krabs?!

Brompton World Championship 2026 heads to Lee Valley VeloPark

Jul 26, 2026

The countdown has begun people! On Saturday, 5th September 2026, the Brompton World Championship (BWC) returns to London, this time at the iconic Lee Valley VeloPark in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.…

A secret Aladdins cave?

May 31, 2026

Was wondering Temu the other day and found quite a few interesting things. I’ve always heard Temu had bad Quality things in but for the prices they wasn’t to bad a risk. Will probably be looking for…

Swiss Alps Hike & Toboggan!

Mar 21, 2026

On our “rest day” in Chur, we hiked the local mountain – Brambrüesch!

Unfolding Further

Dec 9, 2023

I am excited to announce the publication of Unfolding Further , my second bike travel book, detailing the latest ten journeys on a Brompton folding bike. Amidst the challenges posed by the recent…

Video: CTRL + ALT + DEL: How Wolf Tooth Rebooted Clipless Pedals

Jul 31, 2026

Take a look behind the scenes at the design, testing, and manufacturing of Wolf Tooth’s new clipless pedal lineup.

Made it in America?

Jul 24, 2026

Back in the 1980s if you were a British music artist, making it in America was huge. I suspect not a great deal has changed. If you follow on Instagram @orangebrompton you will know that I…

Cycling Cap by @Skye_Caps

May 10, 2026

Over the years I have cycled many miles with my good friend Samantha of @skye_caps . Pretty much every time I have met her she as always been sporting cycling clothing she has designed and made by…

Rhine River Bike Tour: SWITZERLAND – Gorge(ous) Views! (Stage 2)

Mar 7, 2026

Stage 2 would take us through the Swiss Grand Canyon – as long as the only road through the gorge wasn’t closed!

Hokkaido Bikepacking on a Brompton

Dec 1, 2023

This bike tour started in the main city of the island Sapporo, to then follow a route cutting across Hokkaido through Obihiro, Akan Mashu and Shiretoko National Parks. Watch the movie

Derailleur Hangers get a Glow-up with absoluteBLACK’s New Titanium Direct-Mount Hanger

Jul 31, 2026

absoluteBLACK launches new Titanium Direct-Mount Derailleur Hanger actually looks like something you'd want people to notice

Why I keep coming back to Lamy Safari fountain pens

Jul 22, 2026

I am fortunate to get a few emails and comments from some of you good people who read my efforts. One recent comment and email was from a Brompton rider and fountain pen user all the way from…

Small Upgrade for “The Clone”

May 6, 2026

Over the weekend (a few months ago now) I did a little upgrade on “The Clone”. When I originally bought the legend I did for a time wanted to get a rear rank for transporting stuff etc (this was…

Rhine River Bike Tour: SWITZERLAND – From the top! (Stage 1)

Feb 15, 2026

This is the REAL start of the Rhine River Bike Tour! We begin in Oberalp Pass, the source of the Rhine, and descend 1,300 metres via steep highways, tiny back roads, and gravel trails to the town of…

Welsh borders on a Brompton folding bike

Oct 7, 2023

In August, Dad and I thought we'd do a cycling holiday, and test out using Bromptons combined with local buses. Dad took up cycling in his 60s, doing local trips by bicycle instead of by car, hopping…

Goodyear Rolls Out New Road Bike Tires with Eagle F1 SuperSport RS & Eagle F1 RS

Jul 31, 2026

Goodyear's new road racing tires are full of performance tech and probably fast AF!

Decathlon and Chinese investment group have bought stakes in Brompton. Don't panic!

Jul 19, 2026

In the classic British television programme ‘Dad's Army’ one of the main characters, Corporal Jones, would often shout, "Don't panic!" at moments when many people were doing exactly that. I couldn't…

Swiss Alps Hike to Devil’s Bridge

Feb 8, 2026

On our way to the source of the Rhine River, we stopped in Andermatt to see the Devil’s Bridge.

Health Update & Happy New Year

Jan 4, 2026

For all those that have been following my health I have some good news. I saw my consultant on New Year’s Eve and my tests came back good. “Undetectable” was the word he used. I’m still undergoing…

How to tour on a Brompton

May 26, 2023

Bike packing is my hobby and passion, and a bicycle, my favorite way to visit new places. Over the last eight years, I have used a Brompton folding bike , and I can say with some confidence that it…

The Volkswagen Sport eBike Features a Radar-Activated Rear View Camera, Displayed in the Handlebar

Jul 31, 2026

Volkswagen teases pre-production Sport eBike equipped with really cool features.

London Lockdown Ride revisited on a Brompton

Jul 12, 2026

It had been a while since I had embarked on a ride involving any considerable mileage, so when Geoff asked if I was interested in joining a select few on a nocturnal ride, I happily said yes.The ride…

Cycle-Sightseeing in Zurich

Jan 24, 2026

Bikes are the best way to see a city in one day. We cycled 23km in Zurich – on riverside bike paths, cycleway streets, and even a moat promenade!

VR Trucking: Delivering LPG to Sundvall 🇸🇪

Dec 19, 2025

Enjoying the great scenery in Norway, Finland and Denmark in the Nordic Horizons DLC in Euro Truck Simulator 2