Stories from the Trans Atlantic Race

Stories from the Trans Atlantic Race

Samuel Thompson recently completed the Trans Atlantic Bike Race, he recites some of his experiences from the 2500km bike race.
From Geneva to Nice: riding the GR5

From Geneva to Nice: riding the GR5

Restrap ambassador Tom Hill has made us very envious with his stunning Alpine photographs. Tom climbed, pushed, carried and bombed through the beautiful GR5 trail from Geneva to Nice, a glorious off road path that traverses the mountains to the sea.
Whisky Whippets 2017

Whisky Whippets 2017

Restrap crew Tor, Jon, Alex, Nathan & Gideon recently went on a bike packing adventure around the Highlands of Scotland. Tor Smith gives us an insight into the antics they got up too on there adventure...

Riding with Restrap: Robin Doriguzzi

Riding with Restrap: Robin Doriguzzi

Today we meet Restrap customer Robin who shares his new-found love of bike packing with a trip over 17 Alpine passes. That's one way to do it!
The North Coast 500

The North Coast 500

Restrap's very own Jade Field returns (surprisingly tanned) from her recent trip to Scotland. The North Coast 500, with a difference...
#RoadtoRestrap: a celebration of a cooperation.  A test for our legs, mind and gear

#RoadtoRestrap: a celebration of a cooperation. A test for our legs, mind and gear

Last month Restrap welcomed Dieter and Maarten, two Restrap ambassadors who made the "pilgrimage" from their home in Ghent to the Restrap workshop. And beyond...
Retreat

Retreat

Restrap amabassdor Dom has been busy exploring the Chiba area of Japan. In a wild adventure, he tackles tunnels, washed away roads and coastal beauty.
In training for the TransAtlanticWay

In training for the TransAtlanticWay

Restrap customer Giles Hartwright is taking his first plunge into long distance racing, tackling Ireland's TransAtlanticWay in June. Here he shares what he's learned as his training begins in earnest.
Transcontinental training

Transcontinental training

Restrap friend Toby Willis is hard at working training for this year's Transcontinental. Here he takes us through some of his most gruelling (yet beautiful) training rides in the hills of Snowdonia. Just what does it take to prepare for something so epic?
Cycling the long way across the Tagus river

Cycling the long way across the Tagus river

Restrap customers "Jules" and "Verne" are no strangers to travelling, having completed a 160-day around the world trip. Here they share their adventures crossing Portugal's Tagus river.
Restrap x Brother in the Wild Competition

Restrap x Brother in the Wild Competition

For those heading to the 'Brother in the Wild' event on the 22nd and 23rd of April, we've teamed up with Brother Cycles to hold a photo competition during the event. 
Riding with Restrap: Quique Arias

Riding with Restrap: Quique Arias

Today we meet Restrap customer Quique Arias. Based in sunny Madrid, Quique's rides are quite different to the wild, wind-swept roads of Yorkshire.