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Top Ten Unusual Bikepacking Essentials | Bikepacking Tips
When adventure is calling, it's time to pack up your bags and go. If your style of travel is by bike, you've possible forayed into the world of bikepacking by now, or at least are intrigued (how else would you be here?). With less bag space than the more traditional bike touring set up, it's... Read more 14-04-22 • -
The Women Behind Alpine Bikes | Kirsty
The Women Behind Alpine Bikes is a five-part mini doc series featuring five of Alpine's female employees. Each episode looks at the women's experiences working in the cycling industry, their reasons for cycling and their advice to others who are looking to work in the business. In Episode 1 we... Read more 31-03-22 • -
What to Wear Mountain Biking
Choosing what to wear mountain biking will always depend on factors such as where you ride, the weather and your style of riding. This guide will help to explain the different items of kit that can be worn while gettin' sendy on the trails so that you can decide what kit suits you. Read more 28-10-21 • -
Winterize Your Road Bike: Road Cycling X Cyclocross
If you're looking to get the most out of your road bike over the winter months, some micro adjustments can be made to your bike to make riding in the winter less slippy, less risky and all round more enjoyable. Read how we took inspiration from cyclocross to turn a Trek Domane AL 3 into a roady's... Read more 25-10-21 • -
Why We Commute by Bike | National Car Free Day
Today, we are writing about something that we at Tiso and Alpine Bikes feel strongly about. Something that we truly believe can change the world - ditching your car, for your bike. Read more 21-09-21 • -
The First Gore-Tex Mountain Bike Shoes | New Kit Drop
This winter season, we have been listened to, we have been heard and we should feel seen. The launch of the adidas Five Ten Trailcross Gore-Tex Mountain Bike Shoes can keep our toes from freezing over and let us continue riding strong through the wet winter months. Read more 14-09-21 • -
Staff Saturday | Rebecca Murray
Tiso, Alpine and Blues staff are experts in their own fields. This comes from experience and a love of what they do, whether that be hill walking, running trails, rock climbing, or spending time on the water. Each Saturday we will be highlighting a different member of staff and talking to them... Read more 01-09-21 • -
Bicycle Light Buying Guide | Stay Bright on Darker Nights
If you want to ride throughout the darker months, a great set of bicycle lights should not be underestimated but the exact ones you buy depend on where and how you are riding. There are plenty of options available, from small emergency body lights to high power 1000 lumens+ used to light up dark... Read more 31-08-21 • -
Mindful Bikepacking | A Journey Through Scotland
The bikepacking world has been a buzz this last week with talk of the new European Divide route release: a 4723 mile mostly off-road route spanning the European continent from the Arctic Ocean in Norway down to the Atlantic coast in Portugal. The creator is Andy Cox, a cycling nomad who has spent... Read more 04-06-21 • -
Road Bike Comfort Upgrades
If you've ever watched the cobbled classics in the spring, you'll be able to appreciate how important comfort is to the pros. When your riding 150+ miles on rough roads, comfort is imperative. However, every rider can benefit from a more comfortable set up, no matter how tough the terrain, and... Read more 21-05-21 • -
Top 10 Ultra-Cycling Documentaries | Rainy Day Inspiration
Ultra-cycling has gained in popularity in the past decade, with races springing up across the planet. But we’re not talking professionals here, who spent all their time focussing on training. We’re talking about the everyday person who has a job to work their training around, who still go out and... Read more 18-05-21 •
