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The Starling Cycles Murmur Factory is a 29’r built to shred. In this video, Starling lent the bike to Leo Sandler, Kiwi Shredding supreme, to see what he could do with the bike on a wet, wild and slippy day in South Wales.

Tobias Pantling and Chris Duffner take their Orange RX9 all-road bikes on a bikepacking trip into the Shropshire hills.

Bringing a taste of legendary off-road events such as the Cape Epic and BC Bike race to the classic trails of Wales, Wales360 will allow up to 600 riders, competing in teams of two or solo riders, the chance to discover a 550-kilometre route through Mid and North Wales over six,, point-to-point stages. Uniquely each day will feature a timed stage within the day of riding that is timed separately, taking influence from Enduro racing it gives riders the chance to push themselves to the limit on both the climbs and descents for a short section within the overall stage. Balancing challenge with reward is what Wales360 is all about.

See more at Wales360.

Chris takes on a beautiful trail network with his Tyax Pro 29″ Mongoose, all while injecting his trials skills and forming some fun lines.

Felipe Pantone’s work involves utilizing digital spaces to create dynamic patterns from spectral pixels, glitches and warped grids. The UK cycling apparal label Romance have collaborated with Pantone to apply his work to a one-off Specialized Allez Sprint bike fully customized. The bike is complete – with Specialized S-works finishing kit, Roval wheels and SRAM RED eTap groupset.

The bike is up for auction, with all proceeds going straight to the World Bicycle Relief charity. WBR help communities in rural developing countries to access education, healthcare and work through the power of bicycles.

Bidding opens 17th Nov and will close 10 days later on the 27th Nov 18. Sign up at Romance to be the first to know.

Leave the City. Seize the hills. Find the road. Ride the gravel.

The Woods Cyclery from the New Forest in the UK takes on their first shop bikepacking event.

The Bombtrack team takes on the infamous Dirty Reiver, one of the UK’s most challenging dirt road courses, in their latest video.

Thirty-five years after the inception of the Space Frame and the Moulton Bicycle Company, the made in UK frame brand has collaborated with the MoMA Design Store to release an exclusive special edition bicycle. Available exclusively for $2,590 (plus shipping) on MoMA Design Store’s website, and 53rd Street and Soho London locations, the MoMA Special Edition Moulton Bike possesses all the essential Moulton features for performance and comfort – space-frame construction, small wheels, and full suspension – all encompassed within the iconic and inimitable Moulton architectural aesthetic. 

Engineered for a smooth and efficient riding experience, the Moulton space-frame is uniquely separable for ease of transportation and stowage. With a full range of optional racks, bags and fenders, there is a Moulton bicycle for every use – sportive riding, touring, commuting and leisure. Every MoMA Special Edition Moulton Bike is hand-built in England by highly skilled craftsmen and is in stock now at MoMA.org.

For those wanting a little bit more room than a traditional saddle bag, but not wanting to go to a full-size saddle pack from their bikepacking equipment, check out Restrap’s new Saddle Pack. This lightweight 4-liter, waterproof saddle pack is made in the UK of VX21, is Nylon-lined, with taped seams, it has a roll-top closure, utilizes magnetic fittings, and unique magnetic compression strap. This allows for easy and reliable closure. The Saddle Pack is large enough for tools, a jacket, and food, it’s perfect for day rides or lightweight bikepacking.

See more at Restrap.

As far as innovative randonneuring bag designs without the need for a decalleur, I’d say Restrap is onto something here with their Rando Bag.

Built and bred with either ‘cross racing or dirt road riding in mind, the new DSS3 from the UK’s Donhou Bicycles pushes new geometry design, with versatility in mind. Built from a mix of Columbus and Reynolds tubing, with customized paint, geometry and build kit options. Check out all the details and more photos below and see more at Donhou Bicycles.

Photos via Fixed Gear Gallery

Anyone who’s dabbled in the world of vintage British path racers has surely heard this name before. I almost bought some Chater Lea cottered cranks and “sprint” pedals on a Higgins Path Racer years ago and a recent press release not only hints at the brand’s return, but states that the best of Britain’s foremost engineering minds from the world of Formula 1 are on board for the relaunch. I’m very into this news and cannot wait to actually see something come from this project.

Check out the press-release below.

Hope presents a video behind the HB.160, their carbon fiber, made in the UK MTB frame.

In cities like London, the battle for space unfortunately takes place between automobiles and cyclists. While it’s not a laughing matter, this film by a team of 16-19 year olds, is sure to bring a smile to your face.

XPDTN3 join Paul Errington and Olly Townsend on a 3-day trip in beautiful Northumberland, close to the Scottish border in the UK.