Packing a bike for two nights away
Everything I carry for two nights, where it goes on the bike and what I leave at home.
Latest videos
Short films from the gravel every Saturday: setting up, riding, fixing, packing and planning.
Riding loose gravel without gripping the bars
Soft hands, loose elbows and where to look when the road turns to sand.
Eating and drinking on a long day in the saddle
What to eat, when to drink and how to carry it without a heavy backpack.
Fixing a flat on the side of the road
Tyre levers, a patch and a calm pair of hands, step by step.
Planning a route you can ride for a week
Maps, distances and rest days, and how to plan a route that is a little too short.
Which tyre pressure to start with
A simple rule for a first pressure, and how to adjust it on the day.
Newsletter
Loose Gravel
A short letter every Sunday for people who ride gravel: one route idea, one mistake and one thing to try next week.