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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...

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...

"Both Ben and I collect old bikes. Nothing unusual about that. What’s slightly more unusual is we both prefer to wear cycle clothing that suits the period of the bikes we ride. Now in the 30s and 4...

As some of you may already know, Carradice has been handcrafting quality bicycle saddlebags and pannier bags since the 1930's. We have been sent in an old catalogue and price list by Gary Essex, a...

At Carradice, we're all bicycle nuts and although attending Bespoked is meant to be about promoting our products, we just can't help being drawn to all those beautiful handmade bicycles. And so, la...