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This article was written by our special guest writer, Cate Read. For as long as I can remember I have suffered with depression. I haven’t always known it, but now it seems so obvious. When I was younger, it just seemed like I didn’t feel great for other reasons and let’s face it, there always are plenty of reasons as...

Back to: Blogs, films and adventures "If you ride to win money, you will lose races, but if you ride to win races..." John Herety is a candid individual. Plain speaking. Straight talking. He is not in the businesses of flattering egos, and so when he says that the KitBrix bags supplied to his JLT-Condor team have proven a hit...

Back to: Blogs, films and adventures I grew up in Canada with a river in the backyard and a 25-metre pool down the road. I could pretty much swim before I could walk. Growing up, I was obsessed with sport (I've tried everything) but swimming has always been my 'happy place'.     When I moved to the UK in...

Back to: Blogs, films and adventures Everyone loves a bank holiday weekend. For most, the extra day allows a little extra relaxation time before heading back to work, putting off the dreaded Sunday blues for an extra 24 hours.   For others, ourselves included, it means the perfect chance to explore the countryside a little further afield and get 24...

Back to: Blogs, films and adventures Most people look forward to eating chocolate on the Easter weekend but I was looking forward to getting back in the saddle after months out of racing due to injury. Ram Run at Cliff Lakes was my first race back after my shoulder injury. My rehabilitation, with Andy Rose at Apollo Sports Injury Clinic...

Back to: Blogs, films and adventures Spring is the perfect time for getting outside. Walking, hiking, camping… what ever your activity we want you to be prepared for all weather conditions and environments! We have listed our recommendations and advice to make sure you don’t leave out those vital pieces of kit. For walkers, it is important to keep the...

The Red Bull Neptune Steps race has always been one on my bucket list to do. With a swimming background and an enjoyment of obstacle racing what could be better…. forgetting the freezing water issue! A week before the race – the beast from the east had hit and temperatures were a lot lower than usual. Even though we knew...

This year will be the Portsmouth Triathlon Club' 30th anniversary Born in Portsmouth, I felt it only right to visit the club and meet the team. As part of our British Triathlon partnership we are visiting a number of clubs to get feedback on products, meet new people and be able to see how clubs are developing.     The...

My plan was simple: to explore a known route in an unknown way. With a recently found interest in Cyclo-cross I knew exactly where I needed to go... Hooke Woods, Dorset.     The goal was to find an old school adventure on rugged and varied terrain that I vaguely remember from almost a decade ago. I have walked these...

We don’t always get to experience every adventure for ourselves. To be able to support someone else and their journey is a satisfying substitute. When the team from Everyday Adventure told us they were planning a winter swim in the Lake District, we wanted to be involved even if we didn’t get to explore with them in person this time....

Outdoor training with OCR elite, Conor Hancock as he prepares for the 2017 Toughest Elite Series was no ordinary gym session. I met up with Conor in Malham Tarn in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The venue for the 'Maverick Race X' series is located in the Malham Tarn Field Study Centre which is the setting for the race the...

Back to: Blogs, films and adventures Jane Hansom is a modern woman. Smart, elegant, dedicated and robust, she is nevertheless as pleasant as we enter the London offices of her Sponge Marketing business as in any of our encounters in less formal surroundings. She is relaxed among her team, but very definitely in charge. Jane is one who prefers to...

“When you are operating at the elite level of competition, everything you do can make a difference, positively or negatively. Our job is to understand Conor and ensure we make every performance gain possible, no matter how big or small. All of the one per cent gains add up.” This is the welcome from Glen Thurgood, Director and Senior Athlete...

This February, KitBrix became the first ever company to do an official kit launch for an OCR team. Our new kit for Team KitBrix was publicly launched at the London Outdoor Show Our new kit for Team KitBrix was publicly launched at the London Outdoor Show, provided by Champion System UK who are now providing team kit to the OCR...

I had been using my CityBrix V1 as my photography bag for all of my shoots around the UK and EU. My CityBrix V1 has provided me with a suitable amount of space to carry all my essentials and camera equipment however, I always struggled to take my 15" laptop anywhere and I was worried about the water reisstance in...

With the Beast from the East and Storm Emma causing disruption across the UK and with many events cancelled the team at The Nuts Challenge took a tough decision to take out some water sections of the course, which caused somewhat of a stir among the ocr community some for it some against it. Either way, it was time to...

How can you train for the three triathlon disciplines and still have a life? One sufferer of ‘triathlete guilt’ enlists some expert help It is 6am and I’m standing on the bank of the river Thames, about to jump into the dark water below. It is moments like this when you question your sanity. Why didn’t I just stay in...

Mountain biking requires endurance, core strength and balance, bike handling skills, and self-reliance. Advanced riders pursue both steep technical descents and high incline climbs, however, along with the thrills there can sometimes be spills... It’s definitely worth investing in a few pieces of essential kit that will help keep you safe and comfortable while out and about on the trails....

The problem is that when there are many demands on our time, many people find prioritising exercise difficult. One answer is to multi-task by cycling or walking to work. Recently published in the British Medical Journal the results for cycling in particular have important implications. Active commuting is not very common in the UK. The results have shown only 3%...

Renee Muhina, the 3rd ever female to run 50 Tough Mudders and a key member of Team KitBrix. Renee has been with the team since the beginning and has been an inspiration to the team and many Tough Mudder athletes. Getting to 50 completed events, including the World's Toughest Mudder, Renee continues to lead from the front with her own...

KitBrix ambassador and Olympic Champion, Ed Clancy says winning the Heral Sun Tour opening ride is his biggest result after Olympic medals. Three-time Olympic gold medallist Ed Clancy OBE (JLT Condor) set a blistering pace of 51 kilometres per hour to take out the 1.6km Beastwear Individual Time Trial, the opening stage of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour in the...

This was by no means my first experience of Snowdonia but being partnered with Always Aim High for 2017, I jumped at the chance to kick-start my own training with a new bike in hand, and a partnership to support. Although we would be exhibiting at the Slateman, my plan was to get out on the bike at least for...

When we took up the opportunity to partner with the British Triathlon Federation, we wanted to explore all areas of the triathlon scene, including the Age Group athletes and Age Group specific events. The balance of 'representing your country' as part of the Age Group setup is an interesting one and one we wanted to explore. During this film we...

Last weekend Team KitBrix Elite Conor Hancock took to the mountains for the 24km SF Experience. The march in the Brecon Beacons is infamous within the ranks of all UK Special Forces soldiers. The Event is now over 50 years old and still today forms the first major hurdle on 'Selection' and is a major indicator of whether a potential...

We take time and dedication over the production of our icons. Whether we are designing bespoke icons for team and clubs or exploring new designs for our standard range, we aim to make organising your kit that much easier with simple recognisable designs.   Our icons are an integral part of our product. Inserted in to every KitBrix end pocket,...

Ben Deakin, better known to his followers as ‘Deakinator1’, is a former Royal Marine, and now full-time mountain biker. The seemingly carefree lifestyle presented to his large and growing Instagram audience (33k and counting) disguises a treacherous military past encounter and an impressive riding talent. Last year, Deakin was crowned British downhill champion, in the masters category. Gregarious, and with...

Our successful Kickstarter campaign in December last year means that our NEW CityBrix is now in final development and testing. We wanted to bring the efficiency of KitBrix in to the work place and the CityBrix backpack is designed with the active urbanite in mind. The CityBrix is designed for those who 'work and play' in equal measure. The 99%...

Toughest Pippingford 2016 was the first incarnation of Team KitBrix where those running won spots from a social media competition. Grant Nichols, now Team Captain, was one of those taking part and saw that the Team could be a fantastic group to continue to run with after the event, representing the brand’s core values on and off of the course...

To thoroughly test our products in the swim environment we enlisted the help of Poole Swimming Club, one of the most respected clubs in the country. We also sent bags to Outdoor Swimmer who completed the following review.   “KitBrix is a robust, military-inspired tarpaulin kit bag. Each KitBrix can be attached to another. Each bag is available with different...

We’re only half way through winter (at best), with conditions still cold and likely to get colder. If you’re taking part in the Tough Guy Mudathon race in February, or the Winter Nuts Challenge in March, you can upgrade 'likely' to 'certainly'. We speak to Conor Hancock to get some cold water training and racing insight.   Cold water dips...

Back to: Blogs, films and adventures How did we get in to BMX?   It's a pretty short story. I wanted to spend more time with my Nephew (6 years old) so we looked at the local BMX club as complete beginners. 4 months later my Nephew is racing in the Deep South Winter Series on the South Coast, which...

Developing the KitBrix Apparel Range   How have we designed, manufactured and tested our own apparel range? We wanted to take you through the concepts behind the design, production and how we field tested our garments in the Peak District with athlete Conor Hancock. We are first and foremost a bag design and development company but we also wanted to...

Merry Christmas all! 'The Deakinator' Ben Deakin an Elite Downhill Racer is our Santa for 2017. A former Royal Marines Commando who was injured in the line of duty, Since that day Ben has thrived to make a new career from Riding professionally / Coaching People on Mountain Bikes. Ben's known as one of the fastest riders in Southern England...

Filmed (Chaplin style!) to launch the partnership between Ed Clancy OBE and KitBrix. This film takes you through the entire KitBrix range but focusses on the new CityBrix v2. Launching on Kickstarter in November 2017, the CityBrix has been designed to overcome the problem of taking two bags on your commute, training session or race day. The CityBrix bridges the...

Behind the scenes with Mike Cuming, packing for race day with Neon Velo Cycling Team. Mike has raced for Team Raleigh, Twenty3c Orbed, winner of the National U23 road championships. He was a stage winner in the Tour of Korea, overall GC in the Tour of Korea, Stage win of Mzansi Tour, and podium’d in Premiere calendars. Last year he...

'The Hard Miles' with British Triathletes Ryan Taylor, Tom Bishop and George Peasgood. As the official 'Transition and Luggage Partner' to British Triathlon, we were able to spend some time getting to know the athletes and how they operate off-season. Learning how they endure the weather, terrain and the isolation of training when there are no crowds, no supporters. The...

Due to KitBrix modular nature we are eligible for ALL transition requirements. Below we have outlined the required passage but the complete rule book can be downloaded from the link below also. The section of the British Triathlon Competition Rules that is most pertinent to transition is section 7.1.c, and detailed below:7. TRANSITION AREA CONDUCT:7.1 General Rules:a.) All competitors must...

The rain stayed away on the final day of An Post Rás 2017 as JLT Condor’s James Gullen secured the general classification.  Despite no stage wins, Gullen was very consistent throughout the week, securing the yellow jersey on stage five and defending it right up to the final stage. We were supporting a number of teams including JLT Condor and...

Exploring the South Downs with Adventurer Ness Knight and supporting her swim training in Cuckmere River, riding in South Downs Woods, and running the cliffs of Southern England. Ness uses the 2016 KitBrix product range with a full set of kit bags and supporting accessories. Urban cyclist, Oliver Wragg, uses the innovative NEW CityBrix to support his gym routine in...

Filmed in 2016 mainly at their home and in the area they live in Canada, we had the unique opportunity to film both Ryan and Lindsay during a daily workout. We spoke to them about how they use KitBrix and why it helps them train, stay organised and prepare for each race. Looking back at this now, we can see...