Solo bikepacking around the world
Why ride your bike solo 34,000km+ around the world? Boru presses pause on his day to day life in order to fulfil his desire to explore new landscapes and cultures by bike. But most importantly to continue processing a past depression that dominated his life for many years. He is doing this to raise money and awareness for Mental Health through MIND (https://www.mind.org.uk).
Simon Mottram, founder of Rapha, came by the office this week to pick up some bespoke bags we'd made for him ahead of his charity ride in June.
Two-time Transcontinental winner James Hayden on why solving problems mid-race starts long before the start line - and how to think clearly when things go wrong.
If you've ever looked at a bikepacking photo online - someone crossing a mountain pass at sunrise, fully loaded, seemingly immune to effort - and thought "that looks incredible, where would I even start?" this article is for you.