In 2016 I acquired a Hunqapillar. I had desired such a bike since I felt the magic of the Bombadil six years earlier. My Hunq became my go-to touring and bikepacking horse. Finding Atlantis In 2022, I sold my entire stable (gasp!) to travel the world. Upon returning, it was a no...
If you’re gearbox-curious (and we know you are), read on to find out if this touring mountain bike from Tout Terrain is the derailleur-killer… 12 Discussion Keep reading Reportage By: John Watson Chumba Slackr Hardtail Review: Re-Centering Hardtail Geometry John took a Chumba Slackr ...
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The sentiment is especially pertinent for International Women's Day in 2025, which is focused on the need to Accelerate Action for gender equality. And while the disparity between men and women in the music industry remains,superstars likeLady Gaga,Ariana GrandeandKarol Gare working to shape the ...
Exploring the world with a rucksack on your back is a life-changing experience – but it can be a pretty expensive one, too. Savvy backpacking… View Post Leave a comment February 3, 2025 adventure 40 of the best outdoor saunas in the UK Top 40 Outdoor Saunas in the United King...
March 19, 2024 Food Touring in Porto Well, it’s been <mumble, mumble> months since our Portugal trip (long enough that I’ve been on a few other trips since!), so I figured I should FINALLY wrap it up with another post about our last day in Porto. Even though this trip was only...
Because I’ve just checked the estimable howmanyleft.co.uk, and it turns out Hyundai’s shifted pretty much all of its UK allocation of 300 Iron Man Konas (all, I’d guess, to people who own mugs declaring, “You don’t have to be mad to work here, but it helps!”). Which n...
Regal Cheer are also touring in February 2025 with Specialist Subject’s Toodles and the Hectic Pity, with more live dates to be announced. A very catchy blast of noisy and raw punk rock that barely passes the minute and a half mark but leaves one hell of an impression. From the rhythmic...
“Ford has had a long and deep relationship with the United Kingdom since my great grandfather set up the Ford business in the UK in 1909. The Queen’s love of cars was evident early in her life as part of her service to her country in World War II where her mechanical knowledge of...
Recently, much of his songwriting inspiration has followed “really intense” periods of touring or working where he then blocks out several weeks to focus on making music. “I’ll do a lot by myself, but also a lot with friends,” he says of his creative process. “I reflect on whatev...