The Restrap Solstice Century Challenge - Summer 2022

The Restrap Solstice Century Challenge - Summer 2022

THE RESTRAP SOLSTICE CENTURY CHALLENGE IS BACK FOR ITS SECOND SUMMER EDITION. AS WITH PREVIOUS EDITIONS, THE CHALLENGE WILL BE HOSTED ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS - FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER AND ON OUR STRAVA CLUB.

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Mitch Docker – Itching for Adventure

Mitch Docker – Itching for Adventure

"I had lived in that area for 10 years and I felt like I was 1000 miles away in my own backyard. The feeling of exploring and adventuring with friends was the pinnacle. It started the itch."⁠

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Follow the Race: Kromvojoj 2022

Follow the Race: Kromvojoj 2022

20th May 2022 sees the start of the inaugural Kromvojoj Race. In this blogpost, we have a tracker link to the race page, and take at the route, and look at some riders to follow ahead of the first race.

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An Event-Full Year

An Event-Full Year

We’ve partnered with some of the best events on the calendar this year. In our latest blogpost we’ve done a breakdown of everything we’re supporting throughout the year, from multi-stage gravel races like Gritfest to prestigious ultra endurance races like the Atlas Mountain Race.

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Going the Distance with Jenny Graham

Going the Distance with Jenny Graham

In this blogpost, we catch up with Restrap ambassador Jenny Graham and talk all things long distance. She also lends some wisdom and advice to those starting out, and explains the concept of 'stuffocation'...

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Dales Divide 2022: Race Report

Dales Divide 2022: Race Report

The Easter weekend saw the 2022 edition of the Dales Divide. In this blogpost, we get race reports from riders who raced this year's event using Restrap, both our brand new Adventure Race Range and our CarryEverything kit: Carl Hopps, Danny Lane, Richard Norgate and Claire Frecknall. 

 

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Small Bikes, Big Adventures

Small Bikes, Big Adventures

In this blogpost, we catch up with Restrap ambassador Sanne Hitipeuw, who discusses the challenges of bikepacking on a smaller bike on her adventures, and gives some tips on how to pack, what bags she finds the best match for cross-country riding in the remotest places.

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Meet Alice Lemkes

Meet Alice Lemkes

The next blog in a series introducing our ambassadors, we catch up with Restrap ambassador Alice Lemkes, where she talks about how bikepacking has been instrumental to change in pace of her lifestyle, and has opened the door to important life lessons such as acceptance, building confidence and mental resilience.

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What Makes Us The Best

What Makes Us The Best

Because we make everything in house, we can assure it’s quality. From raw materials to the fully finished product, we’re able to know everything about your bags until the moment they arrive at your door. 

In this blogpost, we take an in-depth look at our in-house production, and how it allows us to bring you the best kit available on the market. 

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Bikepacking 101: How To Get Started

Bikepacking 101: How To Get Started

Cyclists the world over are waking up to the possibilities their bike can offer them. And if you are yet to take the plunge and have a go, then now is the time to start. Let’s face it, what is stopping you? In this Bikepacking 101, we take a look at everything you'll need to think about.

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Further than India

Further than India

In the first of a series of blogposts introducing our ambassadors, we catch up with India Landy and chat about the rides she’s done in the past, essential bits of kit for racing and audaxes, and what her plans are for the year ahead.

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Boost your carrying capacity

Boost your carrying capacity

Gone are the days of taping snacks to your top tube. We take a look at a few things you can do to boost your carrying capacity on the bike while touring, to carry extra food, clothing and spares while riding.

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