If you’re looking for a versatile jacket that works as a technical mid-layer but is just as good as a warm everyday jacket, the Föhn Women's Micro Synthetic Down Hooded Jacket does it all. It’s so light and packable and resistant to the elements, there’s no reason to not throw it in your rucksack. PrimaLoft® Insulation ThermoPlume®: Changing the world, one jacket at a time Föhn has partnered with world-leading insulation specialists, PrimaLoft® to make high-performance outdoor clothing without impacting the environment. PrimaLoft® Insulation ThermoPlume® is a 100% post-consumer insulation comprised of small, silky plumes of fibre that mimic the lightweight warmth, softness and compressibility of natural goose down. Made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCN) polyester, this all-synthetic package features down comparable-performance insulating loft, wet weather protection and compressibility. Backed by a history of sustainably conscious innovations, industry leadership for PrimaLoft® includes a Relentlessly Responsible™ commitment to pushing both performance and sustainability forward. They make performance-driven insulation fibres from plastic water bottles, and PrimaLoft® has saved more than 339 million plastic water bottles from landfills and oceans since 2007. Packability Constructed with micro baffles for a slim profile that makes it perfect for layering, this jacket is super packable, folding into the internal pocket. Both shell and jacket lining are made from 100% Recycled Nylon, which is wind resistant and synthetic down proof with a durable water-repellant (DWR) treatment. Fully Featured Two zipped hand pockets, lined with brushed fabric to add warmth and comfort. Elasticated cuffs and an adjustable lower hem are there to let you lock in as much warmth as possible, and a YKK zip with a silicone-grippy puller is easy to open and release heat even with gloves on. Recycled polyester Made by melting down existing plastic and re-spinning it into new fibres, recycled polyester production requires less energy and reduces CO2 emissions when compared to virgin polyester. Föhn uses Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified rPET. GRS provides certification of recycled input, chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and use of hazardous chemicals during production.
If you’re looking for a versatile gilet that works as a technical mid-layer but is just as good as a warm everyday outer-layer, the Föhn Women's Micro Synthetic Down Gilet does it all. It’s so light and packable and resistant to the elements, there’s no reason to not throw it in your rucksack. PrimaLoft® Insulation ThermoPlume®: Changing the world, one gilet at a time Föhn has partnered with world-leading insulation specialists, PrimaLoft® to make high-performance outdoor clothing without impacting the environment. PrimaLoft® Insulation ThermoPlume® is a 100% post-consumer insulation comprised of small, silky plumes of fibre that mimic the lightweight warmth, softness and compressibility of natural goose down. Made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCN) polyester, this all-synthetic package features down comparable-performance insulating loft, wet weather protection and compressibility. Backed by a history of sustainably conscious innovations, industry leadership for PrimaLoft® includes a Relentlessly Responsible™ commitment to pushing both performance and sustainability forward. They make performance-driven insulation fibres from plastic water bottles, and PrimaLoft® has saved more than 339 million plastic water bottles from landfills and oceans since 2007. Packability Constructed with micro baffles for a slim profile that makes it perfect for layering, this gilet is super packable, folding into the internal pocket. Both shell and gilet lining are made from 100% Recycled Nylon, which is wind resistant and synthetic down proof with a durable water-repellant (DWR) treatment. Fully Featured Two zipped hand pockets, lined with brushed fabric to add warmth and comfort. An adjustable lower hem is there to let you lock in as much warmth as possible, and a YKK zip with a silicone-grippy puller is easy to open and release heat even with gloves on. Recycled polyester Made by melting down existing plastic and re-spinning it into new fibres, recycled polyester production requires less energy and reduces CO2 emissions when compared to virgin polyester. Föhn uses Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified rPET. GRS provides certification of recycled input, chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and use of hazardous chemicals during production.
An essential addition to your outdoor adventure kit, the Ordnance Survey OL45 The Cotswolds Map provides directions and key information of hotspots in Burford, Chipping Campden, Cirencester, Stow-on-the-Wold and its surrounding areas. About OS Explorer Maps The OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey’s most detailed folding map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities including walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage, the OS Explorer Map series details essential information for the great outdoors, including youth hostels, pubs and visitor information. Rights of way, fences, permissive paths and bridleways are clearly shown, ensuring you have the most up-to-date information to get the most out of your time in the countryside. OL45 The Cotswolds Map features: Thames Path, Cotswold Way, Oxfordshire Way, Wychavon Way, Heart of England Way, Wardens' Way, Windrush Way, Centenary Way, Gloucestershire Way, Monarch's Way, Macmillan Way, Diamond Way, E2 (European Long Distance Route), Thames Path (National Trail), Cotswold Way (National Trail), Cirencester, Stow-on-the-Wold, Hereford and Worcester, Gloucester, Warwickshire, Cotswolds, and Oxfordshire.
An essential addition to your outdoor adventure kit, the Ordnance Survey OL6 The English Lakes - South Western Area Map provides directions and key information of hotspots Coniston, Ulverston, Barrow-in-Furness and its surrounding areas. About OS Explorer Maps The OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey’s most detailed folding map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities including walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage, the OS Explorer Map series details essential information for the great outdoors, including youth hostels, pubs and visitor information. Rights of way, fences, permissive paths and bridleways are clearly shown, ensuring you have the most up-to-date information to get the most out of your time in the countryside. OL6 The English Lakes - South Western Area Map features: Cumbria Way, Cistercian Way, Cumbria Coastal Way Barrow-in-Furness, Lake District National Park, and Cumbria.
An essential addition to your outdoor adventure kit, the Ordnance Survey OL2 Yorkshire Dales - Southern and Western Area Map provides directions and key information of hotspots Whernside, Ingleborough, Pen-y-ghent and its surrounding areas. About OS Explorer Maps The OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey’s most detailed folding map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities including walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage, the OS Explorer Map series details essential information for the great outdoors, including youth hostels, pubs and visitor information. Rights of way, fences, permissive paths and bridleways are clearly shown, ensuring you have the most up-to-date information to get the most out of your time in the countryside. OL2 Yorkshire Dales - Southern and Western Area Map features: Pennine Way, Dales Way, Ribble Way, Limestone Link (Cumbria), Lune Valley Ramble, Millennium Way, Pennine Way (National Trail), E2 (European Long Distance Route), Settle, Skipton, North Yorkshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire Dales National Park, and Cumbria.
An essential addition to your outdoor adventure kit, the Ordnance Survey OL24 The Peak District - White Peak Area Map provides directions and key information of hotspots in Buxton, Bakewell, Matlock, Dove Dale and its surrounding areas. About OS Explorer Maps The OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey’s most detailed folding map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities including walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage, the OS Explorer Map series details essential information for the great outdoors, including youth hostels, pubs and visitor information. Rights of way, fences, permissive paths and bridleways are clearly shown, ensuring you have the most up-to-date information to get the most out of your time in the countryside. OL24 The Peak District - White Peak Area Map features: Pennine Bridleway, Gritstone Trail, High Peak Trail, Tissington Trail, Staffordshire Moorlands Walks, Staffordshire Way, Manifold Way, Limestone Way, Monsal Trail, Middlewood Way, Cheshire Ring Canal Walk, Midshires Way, Dane Valley Way, Derwent Valley Heritage Way, E2 (European Long Distance Route), Pennine Bridleway (National Trail), Buxton, Leek, Matlock, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, Cheshire, and Staffordshire.
An essential addition to your outdoor adventure kit, the Ordnance Survey OL5 The English Lakes - North Eastern Area Map provides directions and key information of hotspots Penrith, Patterdale, Caldbeck and its surrounding areas. About OS Explorer Maps The OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey’s most detailed folding map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities including walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage, the OS Explorer Map series details essential information for the great outdoors, including youth hostels, pubs and visitor information. Rights of way, fences, permissive paths and bridleways are clearly shown, ensuring you have the most up-to-date information to get the most out of your time in the countryside. OL5 The English Lakes - North Eastern Area Map features: Cumbria Way, Penrith, Lake District National Park, and Cumbria.
An essential addition to your outdoor adventure kit, the Ordnance Survey OL4 The English Lakes - North Western Area Map provides directions and key information of hotspots Keswick, Cockermouth, Wigton and its surrounding areas. About OS Explorer Maps The OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey’s most detailed folding map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities including walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage, the OS Explorer Map series details essential information for the great outdoors, including youth hostels, pubs and visitor information. Rights of way, fences, permissive paths and bridleways are clearly shown, ensuring you have the most up-to-date information to get the most out of your time in the countryside. OL4 The English Lakes - North Western Area Map features: Allerdale Ramble, Cumbria Way, Cumbria, Coastal Way Keswick, and Lake District National Park.
An essential addition to your outdoor adventure kit, the Ordnance Survey OL7 The English Lakes - South Eastern Area Map provides directions and key information of hotspots Windermere, Kendal, Silverdale and its surrounding areas. About OS Explorer Maps The OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey’s most detailed folding map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities including walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage, the OS Explorer Map series details essential information for the great outdoors, including youth hostels, pubs and visitor information. Rights of way, fences, permissive paths and bridleways are clearly shown, ensuring you have the most up-to-date information to get the most out of your time in the countryside. OL7 The English Lakes - South Eastern Area Map features: Dales Way, Cumbria Way, Limestone Link (Cumbria), Cistercian Way, Cumbria Coastal Way, Lune Valley Ramble, Kendal, Windermere, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, and Lancashire.
An essential addition to your outdoor adventure kit, the Ordnance Survey OL1 The Peak District - Dark Peak Area Map provides directions and key information of hotspots Kinder Scout, Bleaklow, Black Hill, Ladybower Reservoir and its surrounding areas. About OS Explorer Maps The OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey’s most detailed folding map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities including walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage, the OS Explorer Map series details essential information for the great outdoors, including youth hostels, pubs and visitor information. Rights of way, fences, permissive paths and bridleways are clearly shown, ensuring you have the most up-to-date information to get the most out of your time in the countryside. OL1 The Peak District - Dark Peak Area Map features: Pennine Way, Pennine Bridleway, Gritstone Trail, Limestone Way, Middlewood Way, Cheshire Ring Canal Walk, Kirklees Way, Dearne Way, Holme Valley Circular Walk, Oldham Way, Goyt Way, Longdendale Trail, Cown Edge Way, Medlock Valley Way, Standedge Trail, Crompton Circuit, Hills and Hamlets Walk, Midshires Way, Dove Valley Trail, Barnsley Boundary Walk, Tameside Trail, Etherow-Goyt Valley Way, Penistone Boundary Walk,Trans Pennine Trail, Ladybrook Valley Interest Trail, Tame Valley Way, Derwent Valley Heritage Way, Elsecar to Wortley Trail, Pennine Way (National Trail), E2 (European Long Distance Route), Pennine Bridleway (National Trail), Cheshire, Peak District National Park, West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire, and Derbyshire.
dhb have partnered with the Black Cyclists Network to create a collection designed to support increasing BAME representation in cycling. Every sale from the dhb x BCN collection contributes to BCN's community and outreach work. A great choice for cooler conditions, the BCN Women's Moda Thermal Long Sleeve Jersey makes use of a micro Roubaix fabric, offering you lightweight warmth without compromising breathability. A full-length zip lets you vent warm air during hard efforts, ensuring you feel fresh for the whole ride. And a silicone gripper holds the waist hem in place when in your riding position and keeps the jersey sealed to retain the micro-climate generated by the cosy fleece lining. For those days where the weather can change during your ride, you’ll find three vertical pockets on the back suitable for storing a packable jacket or gilet, as well as any riding essentials such as gels or puncture patches. A secure zipped pocket is also included to safely store valuable and café stop money. Black Cyclists Network The Black Cyclists Network is a community created to connect black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) cyclists from across the world and address the lack of representation in cycling. dhb and BCN share the belief cycling is for everyone. You can follow BCN on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter – and join their club on Strava.
Why reducing body fat can improve your performance. Fat burning is often overlooked by endurance athletes and cyclists, but in fact, in the words of James Cracknell "reducing the timber" is one of the critical ingredients in improving performance and getting across the finish line, the reason being that if you are able to reduce the amount of weight that you are carrying, whilst maintaining lean muscle and power output the faster you can go, and if you already have the best bike and lightest kit it is the only variable that you can affect. Chop the wood with Thermogen Whether you cycle to get keep fit, race or for the comradery reducing body fat can be beneficial. There is no doubt that reducing body fat can have significant health benefits and cycling along with Thermogen can achieve this. If however you want to win races, then it is all about reducing weight and maintaining power output, so a reduction in body fat and the associated weight can help you power up even the steepest inclines. The key ingredient in Thermogen is Yerba mate which is a herb traditionally consumed in South America, where it’s known for its energy-boosting properties and antioxidant properties.This was found in a recent Nutrition and Metabolism study investigating yerba mate's fat-burning properties during exercise. In a study, a group of fourteen men and women were recruited to partake in two sessions on an exercise bike. Each time their test on the bike was the same and each time they received a pill one hour before cycling. The participants rode on the bike at increasing intensities every three minutes until they reached the limits of their ability to intake oxygen. The researchers measured performance, to determine how much energy was consumed. Results - both fat burning and the percentage of total energy expenditure that came from fat instead of carbs or protein both increased by 24%, as long as the intensity levels were submaximal, or below seventy percent of VO2 peak. For most people, this intensity would be equivalent to a heart rate of between 150 and 160 beats per minute.