Badger Divide… The Return

Badger Divide… The Return

In this blog Dan Monaghan returns to the Badger Divide to complete the route after a failed attempt the year before. Dan dives into the ups and downs of this challenging route, the lessons learned from failure, and the sweet taste of victory on the second attempt.
Near and Far - Alice's Trans Balkan Race

Near and Far - Alice's Trans Balkan Race

Restrap ambassador, Alice Lemkes rode the Trans Balkan race back in June, finishing as 1st woman. Here's the first of her two part story, reflecting the metaphorical and literal highs and lows that bikepacking racing takes you on. Grab a brew and enjoy...
Pan Celtic 2024 - The Magnum Opus

Pan Celtic 2024 - The Magnum Opus

It's the Magnum Opus! Follow this year's Pan Celtic event here, and learn more about the race's very special 5th year.

The Restrap Solstice Century Challenge 2024

The Restrap Solstice Century Challenge 2024

The much loved Restrap Solstice Century is back!

This time were encouraging riders to make the most of the longest days of the year over the Summer Solstice between 17th to 23rd June. The challenge is to ride one 100 mile/160km ride over those days.
HT550 2024 - Follow the race

HT550 2024 - Follow the race

This weekend sees the start of the highland trail 550, a self-supported mountain bikepacking route that spans 550 miles (885 km) through the rugged and remote scottish highlands. Learn more about our riders who'll be racing this year's race here.
The North Race - 9th May 2024

The North Race - 9th May 2024

It doesn't matter if you don't get as far as you think but you won't outperform your expectations unless you get yourself on the start line. 
Restrap wins Kings Award for Enterprise 2024

Restrap wins Kings Award for Enterprise 2024

We are excited to announce that we have been honoured with the King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade.
The North Race - 4th May 2024

The North Race - 4th May 2024

As I left my budget hotel on a damp but relatively mild spring Saturday morning, the realisation of the distance I would have to cover that day dawned on me.
AZT800 — I'll Be Back

AZT800 — I'll Be Back

It really didn’t take me too long to come to the realisation that I spent a week riding world class trails and simply had the best time.
Slowly Bikepacking Watching Bikepacking Faster

Slowly Bikepacking Watching Bikepacking Faster

In a world where everything seems to be moving faster, slowing down can feel unproductive. Amidst friends gearing up for the Dales Divide race, I faced a dilemma: compete or do something for myself.
Bhajis in the mist: A ride from Bradford to somewhere else

Bhajis in the mist: A ride from Bradford to somewhere else

In this blogpost, Tom Hill documents a wintery ride across the Pennines from the city of Bradford in Yorkshire to the town of Bradford near Manchester. A mirco-adventure from one friend's house to another, Tom takes time to absorb the scenery, the riding and the experience.
Racing the Atlas

Racing the Atlas

We're excited to showcase the bike setup of one of our ambassadors who's taking on this extraordinary journey, along with a glimpse into what our other ambassadors are riding.