INTRODUCTION

When we’re asked why we love cycling so much by nonbelievers it’s easy to come up with sensible reasons. We ride, we say, because it keeps us fit, it saves us time and money on the commute, we want to help the environment, it’s a great way to enjoy quality time with our friends and family… And, no doubt, at least one of these answers is true. However, we’re willing to bet that some of you have another, slighty embarrassing sounding, reason for your devotion to the pastime – GAS! Don’t worry though, it’s nothing to be ashamed of –in fact ‘gear acquisition syndrome’ is surprisingly common. One of the joys of any hobby – cycling, photography, knitting – is buying the stuff that helps you do it. Sure, you can have too much gear. But it’s okay to just look, right? That’s what our 2019 Gear Guide is for. Enjoy!