Mapdec blog
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We lent Tom a Smart Trainer...This is why he hasn't given it back.
Recently a friend of ours broke their collar bone. Tom, is a super keen mountain sports athlete, ex World Champion. Super fit and super fast, and about to go crazy... -
A Mapdec Studio Full of the Tacx Neo Smart Turbo Trainer
We have been testing our studio hardware for about 9 months now. Some of you reading this will have helped, and are still helping. So this post will make you... -
Introducing our new logo
In 2011 I scribbled down a logo to brand up a map board I was making for a tiny crowd of crazy Adventure Racers. In 2016, having sold over 1500... -
Our very exciting news for Kendal
"It has been a long thinking process. I can't say dream, because what we are doing is slightly unusual. " - Paul The next logical step to grow our little... -
4 Reasons why you don't need really bright lights
Our Lights by Sanguan offer between 1000 and 2200 Lumens, but many customers ask us to compare with models on eBay that advertise 5000 or even 7000 lumen. Is that even a... -
5 things to do when riding in dark and wet
Getting out the front door takes more motivation, but it's always good fun when you do. Here are 5 essential tips to make the winter easier. #1... -
Mountain Bike Navigation - Part 1
How to be confident with navigation decisions and pick up good habits. Like many things in life, speed comes with confidence, and confidence comes with practice. So, when it comes... -
Made in the UK
A long held ambition of ours is to make the Mapdec map board wholly in the UK. We didn't think it would be too hard. In fact we often found... -
West Highland Way - Mountain Bike Adventure
We just took off to Scotland to ride the famous West Highland Way while the sun was out. We went light and took just two days. Starting in Milngaive at... -
Mountain Biking in Winter
Crucial Advice for Cold Weather Mountain Bike Adventures Before you head out in the snow and frost, read and remember this top ten. 1. Oil hardens, air pressure drops: Because your... -
10 Tips for Riding & Navigating at night.
We made all these mistakes, so you don't have to! 1. Prepare - Its cold, gloves, lights and gear are a faff; so get yourself sorted before you leave... -
Cheap Mountain Bike Lights, too good to be true?
Dodgy Chinese imports or a genuine bargain? Our thirst for more light on the trails has led to some amazing leaps forward in lighting technology. The cost however can...