Posted by Jon Hicken on August 12, 2020

Restrap Ambassador Alice Lemkes talks about how her Restrap Saddle Bag was central to a change in pace in her lifestyle, after discovering the joys of bikepacking.

Posted by Jon Hicken on July 31, 2020

Our toughest tour yet. We take on Scotland and the elements, and tour the famous North Coast 500 route and the Highlands.

Posted by Jon Hicken on July 16, 2020

Guillaume Chaumont talks through his recent trip to Wallonia with friend Greg, exploring his home country of Belgium. One the way they search out local climbs, beauty spots and delicious food while visiting family and friends.

Posted by Jon Hicken on July 11, 2020

Each year we hit the road and get in a big tour. This year we had originally planned to cycle across Europe, but with worldwide travel being scuppered, we're tackling a route that's a little closer to home, and doing a version of the North Coast 500, followed by a trip through the Scottish Highlands. ⁠

Here's a breakdown of our kit.

Posted by Jon Hicken on July 07, 2020

Restrap Ambassador Perrine Fages has been exploring her homeland of France during lockdown, taking in a slower pace of life and embracing the freedom that bikepacking brings.

Posted by Jon Hicken on July 01, 2020

Total Direct-Energy team rider Jérôme Cousin tells us about his first foray into bikepacking as a professional cyclist; a 1100km ride through Portugal.

Posted by Jon Hicken on June 16, 2020

Here at Restrap we are currently experiencing a busier than usual start to the cycling season. This means that we are seeing more interest in our most popular products, but don’t worry! We’re doing our very best to keep up with current demand and get your orders shipped as soon as possible.

Posted by Jon Hicken on May 28, 2020

Unlimited exercise in England you say? That’s all good and well… but where the hell are you going to have a socially acceptable coffee before turning and fighting that unbearable headwind you’ve been blissfully exploiting for the last 2 hours? We say… wherever you want.

Posted by Jon Hicken on April 22, 2020

Back in February, Guillaume Chamont tackled the Bikingman Ultra Series race in Oman. He survived steep gravel climbs, neck-breaking descents, searing sun and not a wink of sleep to take his place in the top ten.

Posted by Jon Hicken on April 17, 2020

Gosse van der Meer shares his tale of cycling to Italy for a pizza, accidentally taking part in a bike race and getting stopped for cycling in Venice. You never know where a bike packing trip will take you...

Posted by Jon Hicken on April 06, 2020

Russia's Lake Baikal is the oldest and deepest lake in the world - 700 kilometers long and 80 wide. Restrap ambassador Steven Le Hyaric set out to cycle the full distance of its frozen surface. Armed with a fat bike and a tent, find out how he got on. 

Posted by Jon Hicken on March 27, 2020

A bikepacking weekend decided by a dart throw. We show you how easy it is to have a great weekend on the bike.