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Putting backpacks to one side, saddlebags are arguably the easiest way to carry gear when riding. But with so many variants available how do you choose the right Carradice saddlebag? 

Matt Swaine is an Audax rider and journalist. Fergus Coyle catches up with him at his home in Bristol, to discuss his background in cycle-touring.

Growing in popularity alongside a boom in gravel bikes and a hankering for the road less travelled, bikepacking is perhaps best summed up by the maxim: pack light, travel far, but what is bikepacking?

As part of his study into the world of Audax, photographer and cyclist Fergus Coyle interviewed a fellow Audax Club Bristol member, Rory Stuart.  He also photographed Rory and his Carradice Barley...

(Day 7 Arid Landscapes near Foum Zgoud) In March 2024, Tom Phillips' and friend rode the Route of Caravans - a 700 mile cycle expedition through the Atlas, Anti Atlas, Sahara and Jbel Saghra.  Cha...

When we design new bags we like to test them in the field to get some real life feedback on how they perform. Before we launched our bikepacking range we decided to give them a good test with a cha...

A Carradice Cycling story by Fergus Coyle Photography Within the Audax community it is a right of passage to ride with a Carradice Saddlebag. The growing trend of long-distance cycling invites a ne...

John Bell isn’t exactly typical of Carradice customers, but he’s an inspiration to us. We can’t wait to retire too! Here’s his story so far:“I decided to take up touring on my bicycle after I retir...

Carradice 90th Anniversary Free Prize DrawFREE PRIZE DRAW - win this limited edition framed print “Carradice Paradise” created by @artfromthebikeshed especially for us! Number 2 of 90 it shows ...