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Sunsets & Snow – Exploring The Scottish Borders!
A super short video where I discovered, thanks to my friend Gary, some beautiful forest / gravel tracks that led to some unreal views....


A Winter Gravel Adventure – 2023 Pinnacle Arkose Testing!
It was the weekend and I had managed to steal a few hours away from family time. My wife had signed my permission slip and a bike ride...


Shokz Headphones – Hear Music & Your Surroundings!
Headphones and cycling are a combination that I was against for a long time. As much as I love music I would rather be able to hear my...


Well Hello 2023
It has been quite the festive period for The Bikepacking Dad! Not only did we have all the joys of Christmas with our toddler Arthur but...


Merry Christmas! What Does 2023 Hold?
Well the Scottish winter weather has well and truly arrived and for the last week we have had snow, ice, and some chilly minus...


Bikepacking Christmas Gifts – 10 Of The Best!
With Christmas on the way I decided to choose 10 of my favourite little bikepacking products to recommend and share with you. The video...


Pinnacle Arkose X Di2 2023 Gravel Bike – First Impressions, Specs, and Review!
Well the new bike has been on its maiden voyage so I thought it only fair that I do a little video that runs you through the basics. I...


New Bike Day! Did Christmas Come Early…?
Good afternoon folks! An exciting little blog post to tell you all about a purchase I made the other day. Full review and photos etc will...


My Bikepacking Sleep System – What Am I Using?!
Now if you have read, or watched, any of my posts / videos, you will know that I like to be warm and cosy when I’m out there facing the...


Best Bikepacking Bike?
UPDATE! I have a new bike for my adventures. Check the review out here and see it in action in the Scottish winter below! Pinnacle Arkose...


SKS Speedrocker Mudguards / Fenders – Do They Work? A Full Review!
After lots of very dirty and wet commutes last winter I had decided nice and early that when the winter of 2022 rolled around I would...


The Bothy and The Bikepackers
A couple of weeks ago a friend and I embarked upon a bikepacking trip that tested us a little more than we would have liked. The weather...


Winter Is Here – Part 2 – Don’t Snooze Due To Winter Blues!
If you have jumped ahead and missed Part 1 then make sure you click that link and check it out first. What About My Bike? So we might be...


Winter Is Here – Part 1 – What to Wear?
As I pressed down on the door handle and swung the door inwards towards me the cool crisp chill of a winter morning hit me square in the...


Local Time Trials – Why I Avoid Them!
There was a time not so long ago when The Bikepacking Dad trained hard, sat on Zwift for many hours, and was very interested in his power...


Bikepacking Cooking Setup – Alpkit Gear!
When it comes to choosing and carrying all of your cooking equipment (whether on the bike or on foot) it is a topic that is worth more...


YouTube Video Review – Ortlieb Seat Pack!
UPDATE! It's been 6+ months since I have been using these bags on my adventures in all sorts of Scottish weather. So how have they held...


YouTube Video Review – Ortlieb Handlebar Pack!
UPDATE! It's been 6+ months since I have been using these bags on my adventures in all sorts of Scottish weather. So how have they held...


YouTube Video Review – Ortlieb Top Tube Frame Pack!
UPDATE! It's been 6+ months since I have been using these bags on my adventures in all sorts of Scottish weather. So how have they held...


Why B Roads Are King!
Depending where you are in the world you might not have a clue what I mean when I say ‘B roads’ so let me take a second to explain what...
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