Carradice

This is the story of a ragtag crew chasing serendipitous adventures, youthful freedom, and the simple joy of the open road. I hope it sparks a sense of possibility in those who read it.

Shakespearean cycling actors, The HandleBards aren’t your regular touring theatre company. 

A look back at some of our favourite Carradice setups we spotted during 2024.

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...

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.

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...