Kath Bicknell

CamelBak L.U.X.E

In the bag_low res — It’s gonna take more than this to fill up the L.U.X.E.

My CamelBak L.U.X.E., of Privateer’s “In The Bag” fame, has already had one dose of internet lime light. But here I wrote about what it holds, not how. And it does the ‘how’ part very well indeed.Continue reading “CamelBak L.U.X.E”

CamelBak Magic

The compact, women’s specific CamelBak Magic looks like it’s made for mountain biking. It’s snug, low profile, and has enough space to stash everything you need for a part-day ride. The women’s fit means it stays glued to the female form on the trails. And the snazzy range of colours on offer makes riding more stylin’ still!Continue reading “CamelBak Magic”

LineBreak CalfGuards

calf guards rear — I’m a little teapot!… Photo: Gaye Camm.

The LineBreak CalfGuards are what you wear when you’re so stuffed you can’t pull your shorts off to put on the full length tights. Or at least, that’s one of the uses for this garment. They’re also a good alternative to LineBreak’s compression tights in hotter weather. This has made them an attractive summer and mid-season choice for runners who are keen to minimise muscle damage to their calves while they pound the pavement. Some solo 24 Hour riders use them for similar reasons, as the damage to this area can be quite significant after such a long time in the saddle – not just from pedaling, but from constant trail vibration and from holding the body above the saddle on fun (read: rough) descents.Continue reading “LineBreak CalfGuards”

Science In Sport Nutrition

My stomach is a bit fickle when it comes to specialised race nutrition products. Some energy gels get me out of a hole and around a course in record speed, whilst others – even others that fellow riders swear by – don’t seem to react with my system at all. Fortunately Subaru-MarathonMTB.com team nutrition sponsor, Science In Sport (SIS), are in the first category. I gave these products a good run before committing to using them as it’s never a good idea to promote something you don’t believe in. Especially if that something is as important as nutrition.

Continue reading “Science In Sport Nutrition”

Privateer – In the bag

Privateer fills a much overlooked hole in the world of mountain bike mags. They write for people who are hooked on the sport for life, and have been for a while. Time saved leaving the ins and outs of the sport for other publications, means dedicated space for exploring the nuances of the game and the personalities it attracts.Continue reading “Privateer – In the bag”