United Kingdom Gear articles about outdoor activities

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Review of riding a 29er: Is easier mountain biking cheating?

We found this review of riding a 29er languishing unpublished in our archives. It was originally written back in 2010 and it still makes a very entertaining and informative read. When reading it I found it nicely poses the question is easier mountain biking cheating? We’ve republished it, because this riders reluctance to try a…

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Teenage review of Osprey Aura AG 65 backpack for DofE

This review of Osprey Aura AG 65 Backpack was carried out by Holly Barber, aged 15, during her silver Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme expedition to the New Forest. We asked Holly to find out if it was the ideal backpack for DofE. Prior to this trip, I had been…

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Decathlon bike delivery review & first ride on B’TWIN Rockrider 560s

Over the next couple of months I will be testing the B’TWIN Rockrider 560s mountain bike from Decathlon in detail. But impressed with how it turned up I wanted to share a Decathlon bike delivery review. Also having had my first ride on the £699 B’TWIN Rockrider 560s, I thought you’d like to…

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UK winter surfing guide: Enjoy British surf conditions year round

Learnt to surf this summer and are eager to do more? The read this UK winter surfing guide to enjoy British surf conditions year round. These tips also apply anywhere you’ll encounter colder conditions. UK winter surfing guide In the UK (and much of the world) autumn and winter swells bring…

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Electric bike buying guide: Types of eBike

With eBikes currently the fastest growing area of bike sales we’ve decided to put together an electric bike buying guide. I met with Electric Bikes Sussex to find out about the different types of eBike, how the motors and batteries vary and how much an electric bike will set you back. What…

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Buy British with these UK snowboard brands

Lacking in significant ski resorts (sorry Scotland) it is a surprise that there are any UK snowboard brands. But the inventive British spirit, and the popularity of snowboarding in our Green and Pleasant Land, means we can buy British and do our bit to support UK companies. UK snowboard brands range from global giants to small…

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Review of Striding Edge snowboard: Eco-friendly British snowboard brand

As if a review of Striding Edge, the first eco-friendly British snowboard brand, isn’t exciting enough I got to ride with Olympic boardercross athlete Zoe Gillings-Brier and Britain’s fastest snowboarder Jamie Barrow. We spent a day shredding the Hemel Hempstead snowdome on Striding Edge, putting it through its paces to decide whether…

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Child carrier backpack: Review of Deuter Kid comfort II

With the birth of our son in June 2011, my wife and I found we stopped going for long walks in the countryside. A pushchair can only be taken over easy terrain and would not be suitable for muddy paths and getting over styles etc. The answer was to get…

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The Outdoors Show 2013: New Year, New Gear

Now that Christmas is over and 2013 is underway, it’s the perfect time to start planning all of the adrenaline packed adventure sports you’ll be undertaking in the New Year. First on your list should be the Outdoors Show 2013. Whether you’ll be throwing yourself out of a plane, hurtling down…

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New Bikes: Buying a Mountain Bike

Back in May, I decided to replace my barely road worthy ‘mountain’ bike with a bike that can handle proper off-road riding. I hadn’t ridden off-road since I was a kid, which was well before mountain bikes had disk brakes or suspension so I went into buying a mountain bike…