Alpkit Soloist Backpacking Tent - First Look.

I've finally got my hands on one of these little fellas. The  Alpkit Soloist 1-man tent.
It’s a big deal in a tiny package.
Every batch has sold out on pre-order so far (Alpkit have the knack of delivering the right product at prices that are extremely attractive to consumers).  It’s a product that I’m really excited about and I’m looking forward to getting out and using it.

It's a mighty little atom that weighs only 1.2kgs and is retailing at only £125.00 inc the footprint. Take a look at the video and see for yourselves.

A visit to Celtic Paddles.

Today I took a visit to Anglesey in Wales to visit the Celtic Paddles factory.
I had a great experience and was surprised to find that it was a pretty big operation with a lot going on.



If you're in the market for a quality paddle check them out.
My very special thanks to James Marden for arranging a generous discount.

Aqua Xtreme Commando Packraft - Unboxing.

Finally my packraft has arrived. It's been a painful process watching it crawl through customs, and the subsequent fee to get it released. However, here it is:

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Ronde van Vegas

A few weeks ago my mate Mitch called me about a local event called The Ronde van Vegas.

It's organised by local bike shop Velotastic and is classified as a Reliability Trial to "challenge and test your skill and stamina"

In a nutshell it was a 100km unsupported, unmarshalled adventure on the quiet roads, byways, and bridleways that surround Velotastic's home town of Chesterfield.

Entants were supplied with a GPX file of the route and details of the start/finish point at Holmesfield Village Hall.