In Steve’s words: As the bus pulled into Brodick, we could see ominous looking clouds coming in from the east. They were still high, but dangerously grey and they stretched […]
3 Peaks Cyclo Cross – Entry Open
The entry form for the 3 peaks cyclo cross is available today. It’s on the race website here. Got mine in the post today, enter quick to avoid disappointment as […]
Altitude Lab Rat
Recently I have been taking part in some altitude tests at Leeds Met Carnegie. The purpose of the study is to test wether using a PowerBreathe device can improve your […]
The perfect strap pocket?
I am recce-ing the Bob Graham Round for an attemp next May. I always run with a map in my left hand and compass in the right. I have each […]
Another great sleeping mat from Exped
The Exped SIM Lights are comfy, durable and slip resistant sleeping mats. SIM stands for self inflating mat as they are filled with air chanelled foam which sucks air into […]
3 Weeks in the Alps
I’m just back from three weeks in climbing in the Alps. The first two weeks the weather was pretty stable, the last week bad weather hit the mountains so we […]
Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Ride With?
It seems that the cyclists of Facewest have been a bit of a curse this weekend, three of us got out riding and all three ended with injuries. James played […]
Black/Camo Leathermans
Facewest is pleased to bring you a Leathermans Exclusive. For a limited time, Camo/Black versions of the Leatherman Charge Tti, Leatherman Blast and Leatherman Surge are available only from Facewest. […]
Inov 8 comes to facewest
We are pleased to announce that we will shortly be stocking packs and accessories from Inov 8. We will sell the full Race Pro and Race Elite pack range plus […]