Currently writing about bikes and cycling at @escapecycling
Glasgow
Joined September 2013
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Are these pedals the happy medium in performance and value?
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'One way or another, the cycling industry will survive' -but higher prices are likely coming.
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Suvi's turn to share her 2024 favourites escapecollective.com/a-few-o…
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This Joy Rides tells the story of Aaron Humphrey's custom Slim Chance. It's a modernised steel masterpiece inspired by a 90s Ibis Spanky - and creating it started with a simple phone call with legendary Chris Chance. escapecollective.com/joy-rid…
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Carbon fiber is light, stiff, and strong - all of which makes it fantastic for bike frames and parts. It's also all but impossible to recycle at scale. While some companies are trying to change that, they're finding progress isn't entirely up to them. escapecollective.com/how-wil…
Was great to get to chat with Connor Swift before his race at @grallochgravel
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🇫🇮 #Finland passed new, progressive, trans rights laws on gender recognition today🏳️⚧️ And this is the funny bit, god, you're really going to laugh in 🏴 #Scotland when I tell you this...
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Team Off-road cc is back! Have a look at our this years plans, sponsors and more!
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Review: As long as you like the taste of dates, these are a good way to fuel long rides, with a great texture
#cycling @Rawvelosports
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2023 is just around the corner and that means... plenty of gravel races and events! We've listed the confirmed ones for you - so get to filling up that calendar!
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Customisable colourways, plenty of volume and great quality. Read the full review of the @CamelchopsI Mr. Heckles handlebar bag.
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We've taken some custom steel bikes to East Anglia and came to the conclusion that it should not be overlooked as a riding destination. Read on to find out why...
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Yesterday, I cycled 🚲from Glasgow to Loch Lomond, and for the first time of my life, I cycled around 40km in a day 💪
Thanks again to @SuviLoponen for always supporting me 🫶 (and for taking nice pictures of our wee adventure)
#feelingproud #cycling
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Evie Richards, the cross-country World Champion and Commonwealth medalist has opened up about her career and issues facing female athletes
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#evierichards #WomenInSport
Really enjoyed using this app - would recommend to all cyclists!
Review: EatMyRide app - excellent tool for planning your ride nutrition & helping you understand your fuelling needs
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"Oi Danny, do a wheelie!" And he did. Danny MacAskill has just dropped a new video that once again makes riding a bike look so easy and fun. Check out the clip through the link below - and prepare to feel the urge to get out on the bike with some pals. 😎
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Are you wanting to get into some off-road racing? We've put together a list of events happening in the next two weeks so you can have a look and sign up for some riding!
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#mtbevents #offroadevents #gravelriding #cycling
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One of these vehicles costs £170,000, weighs 2,200kg and emits around 325g of CO2 per km travelled.
The other costs about £250, emits no CO2 and is able to travel at the same speed in cities. It is, according to some commentators, a mode of transport for the metropolitan elite.