SONDER YEARBOOK
2026
EPIC RIDES
SOME RIDES CAN’T BE MEASURED IN MILES.
They’re measured in moments.
The ones that stay with you long after the ride ends. It’s the second when the noise fades and your breath takes over. The whoop on a perfect descent. The glance of shared suffering.
We call them Sonder Moments – and it’s what this book is about. It’s a celebration of epic rides. The solo spins. The group rides. And the trips you’ll talk about for years.
Every one has a story, what’s yours?
Meet the family
From rowdy to roady and everything in-between. Each Sonder is uniquely its own entity, capable of writing a thousand different stories and each one is true.
Fast aggressive enduro 29er
Proven on podiums, tough on the rowdiest terrain.
suspension
Fast front, agile back, Evol is built to tackle the fastest and most challenging technical trails. Designed with enduro in mind, it climbs within minimal fuss, leaving you fresh to attack the next stage. Evol descents like a missile, giving you confidence to push hard when the trails get steep. Perfect for trips to the Alps, uplift days, and home trails that test your limits.
Technical Details
• Long wheelbase, slack head angle (64.5°) and low BB for confidence-inspiring stability at speed
• Mullet 29/27.5 wheelset—29er up front to iron out the rough, 27.5 out back for playful agility
• 160mm rear travel / 160mm fork travel
• Designed around metric shock sizing standard
• Tried and tested Horst-link suspension stays active under braking
• Clearance for up to 27.5 x 2.6" rear tyre
• Internal routing for clean lines
Builds
Framesets: from £1,649
Full builds: from £2,299
Mullet 29/27.5 wheelset
Butterscotch
Storm Blue
Colours
“Evol was a
perfect fit for my riding style from the get-go. I’ve pushed myself and the bike to its limits racing around the UK and in Europe—it’s taken everything I can throw at it and not missed a beat.”
“Evol is a beast. It’s the bike I’m most proud of. It gives the confidence to tackle features you’d normally shy away from.”
Neil Sutton - Designer
Harvey Rollason British Enduro Champion
A year on two wheels
Whether learning to jump higher on local trails or stopping to let moose cross the road on Norwegian highways, Jenny Graham's year has been full of curiosity and exploration. For the world record endurance cyclist, it’s been less about how far and more about the journey.
Right from the start of the year, my focus was firmly on my Evol mountain bike, with heaps of time spent on local trails, sessioning features and learning to jump with more confidence, and, eventually, more height. It felt good to slow things down and focus on skills rather than distance, and that confidence carried over into some brilliant trips further afield.
The standout was an Easter bikepacking trip into Fisherfield on the west coast of Scotland.
It’s a place I know well, but it never loses its magic. Rugged and wild, with trails that aren’t always rideable and views you can hardly believe to be true. There’s a gorgeous little bothy not far from the river you have to cross to continue through the area, and that crossing can be anything from ankle-deep to armpit-high depending on the day.
This time, things were kind. Snow dusted the mountain tops all around us, but the ground
stayed dry under tyre. We rode from Ullapool towards Torridon at an unhurried pace, carrying far too much food, just the right amount of gin, and soaking up the familiarity of a place that feels like an old friend.
“ Rugged and wild, with views you can hardly believe to be true.”
Gravel riding offered something completely different. My faithful Camino gravel bike took me exploring in a quieter, more reflective way, following old rights of way and chasing stories from the past. One of my favourite rides was a coast-to-coast across Scotland in the footsteps of the legendary John the Post.
He was the last postie of his kind, running more than 120 miles on foot each week
through glens and along lochs, scrambling over crags and finding lodgings as he went, carrying news from east to west and back again. I had a much easier time of it, riding trails that Highlanders had bedded in over hundreds of years, many now conveniently tarred. The Camino was built for this kind of riding: never quite knowing what’s coming next, but trusting the bike to deal with it. Riding those old lines through the landscape gave real perspective, imagining the effort and determination it once took to move through these places. Then there was my Colibri road bike. I took it out to
“ Never quite knowing what’s coming next, but trusting the bike.”
Norway this year, spending much of the summer in coastal villages northwest of Trondheim. It’s a special place, with plenty of similarities to the Scottish Highlands, big skies, quiet roads, and a sense of space
that encourages you to slow down. Some of the most memorable moments weren’t the rides in motion, but the pauses: stopping to watch moose and reindeer grazing calmly at the side of the road. Being on a bike lets you get closer, move more quietly, and feel part of the landscape rather than just passing through it.
Back home, the familiar pull of the Bealach na Bà rounded off the year as I hosted my first cycling event, The Bà, with a closed road over one of Scotland’s most special passes. It’s a reminder of just how powerful shared challenges can be.
Jenny rode the Sonder Evol - see if it’s the right bike for you on p6-7
And what’s next?
After a year rooted in exploration and spending lots of time riding at home in Scotland, I’ve teamed up with fellow Scot and endurance rider Mark Beaumont, alongside Yorkshire riders Martin Mansell and Hamish Graham, for a proper European epic. We’ll be riding from the very north of Norway to the south of Spain — a 4,000-mile journey the length of Europe. It’ll be punchy, fast, and I genuinely can’t wait to shake things up.
Everyone has a story. What’s yours?
Fast and agile short-travel 29er
Bring on all-day mountain epics.
Cortex is your ticket to all-day epics in big terrain—from the Lakes to the Cairngorms. It climbs with pace and descends with grin-inducing control. All-day geometry. Point-and-goconfidence. Cortex is built for the mountains.
Horst-link suspension
Technical Details
• Trail bike agility with enduro bike stability—stable, forgiving, confidence-inspiring
• 140mm front / 135mm rear suspension
• 29” wheels with clearance for up to 2.6” tyres
• Horst link suspension stays active under braking for total control
• Internal cable routing
Builds
Framesets: from £1,599
Full builds: from £2,049
Colours
“The Cortex proved itself in the Cairngorms Loop this year, taking on everything from long, remote descents to steep climbs. For long distances on challenging terrain it’s confident, reliable and forgiving.”
Lucy Allan
“The Cortex is my go-to for long days in the hills. It’s the perfect place to sit and rack up the off-road miles, and more than capable of putting a grin on your face when the speed picks up and the trail gets rowdy.”
Neil
Sutton - Designer
140mm travel at the front and 135mm at the rear
Clearance for 2.6” tyres
Mint
Storm Blue
Lake District Mountain Bike Guide & Enduro Racer
Aggressive 29er hardtail
Pedals like a XC, descends like an enduro.
140mm front suspension
Clearance for up to 2.6” tyres
Signal is your aggressive trail hardtail. Let loose on a ride that begs to get rowdy. Perfect for techy climbs and fast descents, playful enough for trail centre laps and after-work sessions. Progressive geometry means you feel like you’re in the bike, not on it. This is a bike that invites creativity. And airtime.
Colours
Technical Details
• Available in 4130 Chromoly steel or aeronautical grade titanium
• Low bottom bracket corners like it’s on rails
• Central position and spacious reach gives room to move and confidence descending
• Guided internal cable routing
• Clearance for 2.6" tyres
• 148mm boost thru-axle standard
Builds
Framesets: from £699 steel / £1,399 titanium
Full builds: from £1,299 steel / £1,799 titanium
Low bottom bracket for cruisy cornering
Gunmetal Raw Ti Copper
“The Signal’s geometry is spot on for aggressive trail riding. It begs to be pushed harder and rewards you with an exhilarating ride.”
Neil Sutton - Designer
“Possibly my favourite bike of all time. From the High Himalaya of Nepal to 24hrs of Stathpuffer, and all the major UK bike parks - the Signal Ti can do it all. Fun, comfortable, capable. What a bike!”
Neil Cottam
Renegade mountain biker and Enduro racer
Ultra-capable 29" hardtail trail bike
Playful laps for maximum buzz.
Falco brings 29er speed, alloy resilience, and sweet-spot geometry tuned for UK’s natural trails and trail centres. It’s confident, precise and lively without being twitchy. This is serious trail bike that meets you where you’re at—and won’t hold you back.
Colours
Technical Details
• For trail centre, local loops and natural trail
• 120mm front suspension
• 29" wheels with clearance for up to 2.4" tyres
• Double butted 6061 aluminium frame
• Internal cable routing and UDH
Builds
Framesets: from £399
Full builds: from £999
Burnt Orange
Ultramarine
“Fast, light, and impressively manoeuvrable on the descents. Top marks.”
Playful and stable sweet-spot geometry
“ Falco is playful, confident, and capable enough to keep up as you grow. It’s a true mountain bike for people who take their trail time seriously, and want a ride that keeps up. It doesn’t shout—it just works, ride after ride.”
Neil Sutton - Designer
29" wheels roll over everything with speed
120mm front suspension
Lucy Allan Lake District Mountain Bike Guide & Enduro Racer
Short travel race-ready 29er
hardtail
Clearance for up 2.4” tyres
Stronger on gravel, livelier on trails.
6066 aluminium— light and strong
100mm travel— efficiency meets control
Dial is a short-travel hardtail for fast, rough terrain. Made for big gravel days, rooty XC trails, and gruelling long events like the Dirty Reiver. With 100mm of travel up front and lightweight 6066 aluminium, Dial blends maximum pedalling efficiency with controlled confidence. This bike hits the sweet spot. Precise. Capable. Ready to race sunrise to sunset.
Technical Details
• Steep head angle and seat tube for climbing performance and pedalling efficiency
• 100mm front suspension
• High quality 6066 aluminium alloy—light without compromising strength
• 12mm bolt thru-axle
• Clearance for up to 2.4" tyres
• Internally routed cables
Builds
Framesets: from £499
Full builds: from £1,199
Colours
“The
Dial is light, fast and capable on technical ground. I see it as a mountain biker’s gravel bike. Perfect for the Dirty Reiver and big all-day rides.”
Neil Sutton - Designer
Grey
Jaffa
“The
responsive geometry balances with big wheels for a sharp feel and ride-over-anything confidence. A genuine multi-activity bike.”
Neil Sutton - Designer
Wild country bikepacker
Adaptable off-road explorer.
Choose between 27.5” and 29” tyres
Frontier is a genuine wild country bike. Load it up with bikepacking bags for a midweek overnighter or pocket your passport and continue around world. Fast, fun and capable, Frontier lets you ride over anything – and take you anywhere. Across boggy moors, up mountain passes, to the bothy and beyond. This is your wild-hearted explorer.
Colours
Choose between 100m suspension or rigid forks
Technical Details
• 6061 aluminium frame
• Available with 100mm suspension or rigid for fork with triple cage mounts
• Bikepacking ready with triple bottle cages and pannier rack mounts
• 29” and 27.5” compatible
• Clearance for up to 2.5” for 29” tyres
• Internal cable routing
Builds
Framesets: from £399
Full builds: from £949
Triple bottle mounts
Chilli Jet Black Forest Green
Wilderness trail bike
Built for the middle of nowhere—and everywhere in between.
Multi mounts for rear rack, bottle cages and accessories
Optimised for 29” wheels
Sliding dropouts
“The go-to bike if once in a while your rides last longer than the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The frame in either material gives a comfortable, compliant ride and is perfect for strapping all your kit to for day after day off grid.”
Neil Sutton - Designer
Broken Road is your off-grid companion. Built for the wilderness, remote singletrack, chunky descents, and expedition-level bikepacking. 29” wheels, confident geometry, and all the mounts you could want. It turns the middle of nowhere into the middle of your comfort zone. Tough, tested, and ready. Load up your Broken Road and see where it takes you.
Builds
Framesets: from £699 steel / £1,599 titanium
Full builds: from £1,399 steel / £2,099 titanium
Colours
Technical Details
• Available in steel or aeronautical grade titanium for a smooth, efficient ride
• Optimised for 29” wheels, compatible with 27.5”
• Relaxed, XC-derived geometry for eating up miles over any surface
• Adjustable sliding dropouts—shorten for agility, lengthen for stability when loaded
• Rear rack mounts to load up with panniers
• Multiple bottle cage and accessory mounts
• Internal cable routing
Broken Road Pinion
See how a Pinion gearbox can seriously level you up >
Forest Green Raw Ti Smoke
Pinion
No derailleur. No maintenance. Just ride.
The gearbox that changes everything.
The Pinion transforms your Broken Road into a worry-free, mile-eating machine.
Builds
Bulletproof reliability
Sealed gearbox protects from mud, water, and trail debris. No bent hangers. No broken derailleurs.
Shift anywhere, anytime
Change gears when stationary—perfect for loaded touring and technical terrain.
Ultra-low maintenance
Oil change every 10,000km. That’s it. No cables to stretch, no hangers to align.
Enormous gear range
From easier spins on the steepest climbs to head down tanking. Intuitive, perfectly spaced, predictable shifting.
Efficient power transfer
Negligible drag means more of your effort goes into forward motion.
Balanced ride
Weight is low and central giving you a well-balanced and assured ride.
Broken Road + Pinion builds: from £4,249
Why Titanium?
Feels good. Smooth and zingy, Ti absorbs the bumps like steel. But weighs a whooping 45% lighter.
Tough as. Twice as strong as aluminium, it’s hard and takes knocks and bumps brilliantly.
Lasts a lifetime. No rust, no corrosion. Heat resistant and abrasion resistant, titanium weathers all weathers.
Self cleaning. Honestly! When sunlight hits wet Ti, water can get between dust and oil so they float and flow apart.
Worth it. If this bike is going to carry you through years of epic rides, titanium pays you back in every mile.
Technical details
• Aeronautical grade titanium – the same material used in spacecraft
• Hand-welded for precision and strength
• Natural raw finish—no paint needed
• Fully recyclable with minimal energy cost
• Resistant to weather, salt, and time
“The Camino is my go-to adventure ride. It’s easy to load up, playful, and ridiculously fun, the sort of bike that makes you say ‘what’s down there?’ and go and find out. It’s versatile, confidence-giving, and genuinely makes me smile every time we head out together.”
Jenny Graham World Record Endurance Cyclist
Join thousands of other Camino owners.
Multi award-winning gravel bike
Awarded “Gravel Bike of the Year” and “Overall Bike of the Year”, Camino is tried and trusted by hundreds of riders worldwide, including Jenny Graham. Designed for versatility, it excels on gravel tracks, technical singletrack, and rolling ups and downs. Stable geometry for comfort and confident, it’s ideal for adventures across varied terrain. Guaranteed to get you grinning.
Aluminium
Fork cage and pannier mounts for grand tour set up
Long wheelbase and slack headset angle for all-day comfort and stability
Low bottom bracket for confident descents
Technical details
• Long wheelbase and 69° head angle for stable, confident riding
• One piece carbon monocoque fork with cage mounts
• Mud guard, pannier rack and expedition mounts
• Clearance for 700x50mm or 650b x 2.2" tyres
• 12mm bolt-thru axles
• Internal cable routing
Builds
Framesets: from £649
Full builds: from £1,199
Framesets: from £1,999
Full builds: from £2,749
Colours
Mint
Jet Black
Ruby
Raw Ti
Same geometry, different materials
Camino is available in
Ride feel Stiff & responsive Smooth & lively
Durability Excellent Lifetime
Price From £649 From £1,999
ICELAND: Into the light
Having bikepacked from London to Australia, Sam Murray needed a new adventure to bring him out of the dark place he’d fallen into since his return. Undeterred by headwinds and winter weather, Sam found new light amidst the alpine tundra of Iceland.
If you’d have told me two years ago I’d be cycling around the world, I’d have laughed you out of the room. I’d not ridden a bike in my adult life and, to be honest, didn’t know whether I still could. So, what did I do? I bought a bike, strapped some bags to it, and cycled 16,500km from London to Brisbane, Australia.
But getting home from Australia, I’d fallen back into bad habits. After three months of barely touching my bike, I decided I needed to get back out. I was in a dark place and needed to find some light. Iceland had long been on my bucket list
and what better way to explore the alpine tundra than by riding a bike in early winter?
Not so Easy
I flew into Iceland on a blue sky day, ready to assemble my bike and cycle 60km into Reykjavic, Reykjavik. Slight issue: EasyJet sent my bike to Italy instead of Iceland! Whilst waiting two days for my bike to arrive, I spoke to a few locals about what I was planning: a 1,300km loop around Iceland’s Ring Road. Every time their face would drop. Their warnings of extreme weather in the north played on my already anxious mind.
Into the wind
After finally collecting and assembling my beautiful Camino at the airport, I headed off into the vast landscapes of Iceland. From day one I noticed what was going to be the bane of
“ Warnings of extreme weather in the north played on my already anxious mind.”
my existence here: wind. And a lot of it! It felt like I was cycling into a heavy headwind the whole way. And these were not any kind of winds, they felt arctic.
This made layering a headache, if I stripped down too much the winds would cut through, and if I put on all my layers I’d get sweaty and end up cold when the sun went down. It took a few days to figure it out.
Northern beauty
Iceland has to be the most beautiful country I have ever been to. I found myself constantly in awe at the landscapes. Every bend, hill, mountain pass or tunnel brought a new breathtaking scene: snowy mountains, huge waterfalls, glaciers,
Sam’s Iceland highlights
Náttúra yurtel: the owners kindly made a bucket list item for me come true, I stayed in a yurt in Iceland with a view of the geyser. Ballerina biscuits. My go-to snack of the trip, it’s like a bourbon with more icing. They saved me a few times on those long stretches!
The people I met were incredibly supportive, people were always interested in conversation when they saw me on the bike.
Cycling through heavy snowfall on top of a mountain pass.
“The Sonder Camino. I got through the entire trip with no mechanicals and it rode incredibly on every surface.”
Sam rode the Sonder Camino - see if it’s the right bike for you on p24-27
The Sonder Camino. I got through the entire trip with no mechanicals and it rode incredibly on every surface.
Sam Murray
volcanic ash beaches and roads that made you feel like you were cycling across a different planet. The beauty in the north of Iceland in really stood out for me, the roads were quieter and felt safer away from the busy south.
Beaming
The main reason I wanted to visit Iceland was the northern lights. I had been to Norway a few years ago and seen a faint glimpse of them so I was on the hunt in Iceland to experience a strong aurora. Luckily for me, I was treated to some awesome nights. One evening I was heading up a mountain climb in the dark when a huge burst of green and white light exploded in the sky above me. It was so powerful it seemed like these powerful white beams from the aurora were making their way all the way from the heavens to the road in front of me. It lasted perhaps 45 seconds, but it’s a moment I will remember forever. I’m a bit of a grumpy git but you couldn’t wipe the smile off my face that night, I was beaming.
I’d started in a dark place, but this Iceland trip brought me into the light and reminded me what I could do.
Everyone has a story. What’s yours?
Electric gravel bike
Miles more fun.
El Camino opens up more miles, more climbs and more fun. The same geometry as the award-winning Camino, it’s ideal for bikepacking, all-day excursions and still rolling into the pub looking mildly presentable. El Camino takes the edge off long climbs and gives you the confidence to go further. Enough range to ride all day, light enough to lift over a gate. It feels like a regular bike — with extra wind in your sails.
Builds
Full builds: from £2,799
Colours
Technical Details
• Lightweight—only 3kg more than the non-electric Camino
• Same progressive geometry as awardwinning Camino
• 250Wh battery integrated into the downtube gives a real-life range of up to 70km of assisted riding
• 250W thru-axle rear hub motor gives 38Nm of torque
• Compatible with HG-L, Micro Spline and XDR freehubs
• One piece carbon monocoque fork with mudguard & cage mounts
• Rear mudguard and pannier rack mounts
• Clearance for up to 50mm tyres
• Internal cable routing
Slate Aqua Jaffa
“El Camino is about freedom. It gives riders the confidence to go further, to explore longer routes without worrying about the last climb. It’s everything we love about gravel— with a little more wind in your sails.”
Neil Sutton - Designer
Integrated 250Wh battery, charges in only 3 hours
Bar mounted controls and display
Internal cable routing
250W rear hub motor with standard 12mm thru-axle
Titanium gravel race bike
Flying faster full-gas gravel.
Clearance for up to 700c x 45mm tyres
Hydroformed titanium—stiff, responsive, race-ready
Internal routing for clean lines
Sedona is gravel, evolved. It’s fast, modern, and built to race. Light enough to hammer big climbs, confident enough to dive into corners. Hydroformed titanium downtube adds stiffness for sharper, more aggressive riding. This is the bike for riders chasing podiums, chasing daylight, or just chasing that feeling of fast. Clean lines, sharp handling, zero wasted effort. Sedona is what happens when you take the fun of gravel and add focus.
Builds
Framesets: from £2,199
Full builds: from £2,949
Colour
Technical Details
• Hydroformed downtube adds stiffness for sharper, more aggressive ride
• High-end aeronautical grade titanium
• Race-focused geometry with 71.5° head angle and 74° seat tube angle
• Shorter stack and 420mm chainstays for responsive handling
• 3 bottle cage mounts for multiple carrying options
• Accessory mounts on frame and forks
• Clearance for up to 700c x 45mm tyres
• Internal routing for clean lines
“You don’t need to worry about scratching your pride and joy with the Sedona when travelling or hitting the gravel tracks — that’s part of the beauty of a titanium bike for me!”
Travis
Bromley
“Sedona came from a love of fast gravel—but also from knowing that speed should feel smooth. It’s sharp, sure-footed, and clean. No distractions. Just you, the bike, and the next corner.”
Neil Sutton - Designer
Gravel and road racer, 5th Elite in UCI
Gravel World Series 2025
Reynolds Steel tourer
For a lifetime of adventures.
Santiago is the bike you load with your life and trust for the next thousand miles. It fuses old-school bike charm and modern geometry with 100% recycled Reynolds steel tubing. A tourer that feels calm under load and comfortable for the long haul. From transcontinental journeys to after-work wanders, Santiago blends classic charm with modern control. Stable, simple, soulful.
Builds
Framesets: from £999
Full builds: from £1,249
Technical Details
• Traditional bike geometry, contemporary performance
• Reynolds 631 steel tubing—100% recycled
• Longer wheelbase and higher stack for comfortable, assured riding
• Clearance for up to 650b x 47mm or 700c x 37mm tyres
• Full rack and guard mounts, 3 sets of bottle cage bosses and extra fork cage mounts for full expedition set up
• 100mm front, 142mm rear bolt-through dropouts
“Santiago is for riders who dream big. It’s a bike that doesn’t rush you—it just quietly keeps going, no matter how far you’ve got left. It’s built for those days where the journey becomes the destination.”
Neil Sutton - Designer
“This is a bike to ride across continents.”
Alastair Humphreys
Round-the-world cyclist & National Geographic Adventurer of the Year
Reynolds 631 steel— recycled, resilient, ride-proven
Mounts for full expedition set up
Olive
Grape Colours
Cardinal spins
From his home in the Peak District, Mark Wedgwood drew along the compass points to Britain’s wildest edges and rode every one. His 4,174 mile ride is a celebration of the curiosity that sparks adventure.
Living in the heart of the country, I’m lucky to call the Peak District home. From my front door in Hathersage, a day’s ride can carry me 100 miles to the Lincolnshire coast for fish and chips. My longer adventures, though, have usually begun much further afield.
At the start of the summer I was ready for a big new cycling adventure, but I also needed to spend regular time at home. What would happen, I wonder,
if I simply kept going from my front door?
With home as the hub of a giant compass, I plotted sixteen routes between opposing coastal extremities, and set out to ride them in the truest lines possible, skirting traffic, seeking the best cycling.
With sixteen rides to do, I introduced an element of surprise by making a rotating cardboard arrow to determine which direction came next.
Tenby, finish point for west-south-west
My first spin was a logistical challenge as it required me to cross the Bristol Channel. A two-day 210 mile ride took me to Porthcawl in South Wales. From there I boarded the world’s last sea-going paddle steamer to Ilfracombe in North Devon and made my way across the West Country to Lizard Point.
On route I stopped at Ironbridge Gorge to spend the day with my wife, Jenni. She was recovering from an operation so wasn’t cycling with me this yearbut we could still adventure together. We came up with the idea of meeting up somewhere roughly a day’s ride away from home. Over the summer we explored Durham, Bridlington, Lincoln, London, Shrewsbury, Chester, the Isle of Man, Belfast and Skipton. It was a master stroke and added a whole new dimension to the rides. Thanks to these breaks we got to know interesting new places together and learned much about towns
and cities we’ve previously missed. And the next day, I would get back on my bike and ride on.
If the purpose of this adventure was to see many sides of this beautiful and diverse country, then it delivered in spades.
My journey finished in early November at Huisnis, a beautiful, golden, windswept beach on the west coast of Harris in the Outer Hebrides. I had no other reason to be here, especially in these short, out of season days, when few people were around and most places were closed for the winter.
My journey rewarded my curiosity every day as it led me to some exceptional places across the UK. Wherever you live, I challenge you to work out your own individual compass. Who knows what you’ll find riding out from your own front door.
Mark’s highlights:
● Skipton through Upper Wharfedale to Hawes in Wensleydale, then Kirkby Stephen and Appleby, tracking the North Pennines west side to Brampton. Magnificent.
● Settle northwest via Ingleton and Kingsdale to Dentdale, through Sedbergh skirting the Howgills, along Lune Gorge to Shap, then the Lowther valley via Pooley Bridge to Penruddock. Awe-inspiring.
● Late afternoon ferry across the Firth of Clyde to Dunoon, then loch-side riding to Inverary on Loch Fyne at sunset. Sublime.
● Southwest Cornwall coast: breakfast amid Charlestown’s tall ships, Roseland Peninsula to St Mawes, ferry to Falmouth, then beach-studded coastline via Helford Passage to Lizard Point. A visual feast.
● North-north-east over purple heather-covered North Yorkshire Moors from Helmsley to Saltburn pier.
And that is the magic of these adventures - doggedly following a self-invented purpose led me to explore further.
Mark Wedgwood is the author of “The Man Who Cycled Every Map”, a book about his unique cycling adventure to every 1:50,000 OS Landranger map, from 1 to 204, in numerical order.
Mark and his Colibri reach Ilfracombe
Endurance road bike
For smoother, longer, faster rides.
Colibri is light, fast and made for the long haul. Designed for endurance road rides, it’s a bike that eats miles and loves a challenge. From Transcontinental-style epics to solo coastlines and fast commutes, it’s smooth, efficient, and tough. It might be featherweight, but it’s no fragile thing. Build for speed. Born for the road.
Clearance for up to 36mm tyres
Technical Details
• Fast, smooth endurance road geometry
• Available in 6061 aluminium or aeronautical grade titanium
• One piece carbon monocoque fork with mudguard & cage mounts
• Rear mudguard and pannier rack mounts
• Clearance for up to 36mm tyres or 32mm with room for mudguards
• Tapered steerer and headtube for precise cornering
• Internal cable routing
“The Colibri ticks off big miles without fuss. It’s at home in the hills and I used mine to tackle the Fred Whitton, 118 miles of epic Lakes passes, including the legendary Hard Knotts Pass. The Colibri is the bike I can jump on and feel comfortable straight away.”
Taylor
Builds
Framesets: from £549 aluminium / £1,899 titanium
Full builds: from £1,199 aluminium / £2,649 titanium
Colours
“Colibri is light, yes— but it’s also grounded. It’s the bike you take when you want to go long, when the tarmac stretches out and you want to see what’s beyond the horizon. It’s built to keep you flying.”
Neil Sutton - Designer
Stu
Lake-based endurance rider
Raw Ti Teal Smoke
Fast, smooth endurance road geometry
One piece carbon monocoque fork
Super fast, super stiff race road bike
Smarter. Sharper. Faster.
Prima is the Sunday best. Premium alloy frame, dialled geometry, and the latest top-tier components. It’s light, stiff, and built for speed —whether that’s club rides, big climbs, or ticking off iconic routes. Whether you’re chasing Strava segments or sipping espresso after a century, Prima brings world-class performance to every ride.
Builds
Framesets: from 849
Full builds: from £1,449
Technical Details
• Steep 73.5° head angle, low stack height and short 410mm chainstays for aggressive riding position
• Dropped seat stays boost aerodynamic performance and comfort
• 7046 alloy—as strong, stiff and light as carbon frames
• SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger
• Clearance for up to 700c x 32mm tyres
• Internal routing for clean lines
“The Prima is a joy to ride. It’s light, responsive and incredibly versatile. It gets so many compliments and stands out from the crowd.”
“Months of trial, error, and riding have delivered Prima, a competition race bike that delivers swift responsiveness and top-tier speed.”
Neil Sutton - Designer
Aggressive, responsive race geometry
7046 alloy gives carbon-level performance
Clearance for up to 700c x 32mm tyres
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Travis Bramley
Gravel and road racer, 5th Elite in UCI Gravel World Series 2025
Join the community
There’s nothing better than spending the day on the bike with good company.
Explore a new route, enjoy a bit of banter, and grab a brew to finish.
Our Sonder events are all about getting out there, whatever the season. From the grit and grind of our Winter Gravel Series to relaxed social spins, women-only rides and bigger days out from our stores throughout the year, there’s always a ride on the horizon.
Expect welcoming faces, inspiring routes and that shared sense of adventure that turns a good ride into a great one.
Search ‘Alpkit School of Adventure’
Routes from each of our UK stores:
Inverness: A round of highland grit exploring Glen Nessie. Setting off from Alpkit Inverness, you’ll head for the Great Glen Way through the hidden gem of the Abriachan area to Drumnadrochit. Pop into the Abriachan Eco cafe for coffee and cake and try your bike skills on the obstacles in the Abriachan trails next to the Abriachan native wood (a great spot for a family day out). As you head back, you’ll find some lovely viewpoints of Inverness, making a perfect spot to capture one of many strava photos on route. Visit the Uilebheist Distillery and cafe for a dram or coffee near the end of the trail. Finishing at Alpkit Inverness, and Red Point cafe in the Ledge Climbing Wall for a spot of in-store browsing with a brew.
Edinburgh: Setting off from Alpkit Edinburgh, you’ll be heading for Pencaitland (aka Head of the Woodland) to explore one of the oldest inhabited places in East Lothian. Here, Saltoun Forest awaits, a place where wizards once met the devil, so don’t hang around for too long. The route then takes you on a cultural loop of the neighbouring area, taking in Winton Estate and Fa’side Castle, finishing off at Arthur’s Seat for those compulsory bike photos!
Metrocentre: A ride of two halves with a little bit of everything thrown in. Setting off from Alpkit Metrocentre, you’ll head towards the Pennines along Derwent walk. You’ll pass by Derwent Resevoir and onto some primo gravel in Slaley Forest, taking you through to Blanchland for your first fuel spot of the day. You’ll find some great pubs and café’s here. Take a moment to dip your feet in the river before climbing up Edmondbuyers Common to Waskerley Way, which is part of the off road C2C route (another one to add to the bucket list). Not far after you’ll find yourself at Nana B’s café, before descending back down into town to finish back off at Alpkit Metrocentre. There’s a rich mining history in these parts of the North East so keep an eye out on route for contemporary art pieces paying homage to the industrial age.
Keswick: Venture into the remote Northern Fells around Skiddaw. After a gentle start from Alpkit Keswick along the old railway to Threlkeld, you’ll head up the Glenderaterra Beck right into the heart of the fells. Stop for some refreshment in Hesket Newmarket before continuing on lovely back roads with views over the Solway Firth and distant Scottish mountains. The route finishes with some gnarly ‘Lake District gravel’ and a steep descent into town where you’ll find some hearty pub grub to finish off a great day out in the hills.
Hathersage: Enjoy the Peak District’s hills, trails and gritstone edges that surround the Hope Valley. Setting off from Alpkit Hathersage, you’ll hit some iconic peaks and climbs, including Shatton Moor, Mam Tor and Stanage Pole. There’s plenty of Café’s along the way, From Coleman’s Deli next door to get you started to Penny Pot Café for that well deserved tea and cake. If you fancy a swim, take a quick plunge in Redmires reservoir before heading back to the shop.
Ambleside: Find faraway nearby along the lakes lanes and lonnins. Setting off from Alpkit Ambleside, you’ll head out towards Rydal water, where you’ll find your first swim spot of the day (that’s right, it’s not just a two-wheel adventure). Not long after you’ll find yourself on some gorgeous primo gravel in the Langdale valley, making the perfect spot for some photos of your much-loved steed. Take a quick pit stop at Elterwater for coffee and cake to set you up for your first big climb up towards Grizedale Forest. Sweep through the trees and crunch along the fire roads to bring you back down to Windemere to bag your second swim of the ride. Further down the trail you’ll see Wray Castle, where you can find Joey’s café. It’s a slight detour off route but worth it for the cake! Weave down the last few sections of gravel and you’re back in Ambleside, finishing off the day with some hearty food in town!
Ilkley: Setting off from Alpkit Ilkley you’ll be crossing the four moorlands which surround Wharfedale: Denton Moor, Pockstones Moor, Barden Moor and Ilkley Moor. From the highest points you’ll enjoy views out to the peaks of the Yorkshire Dales. Once in the valley will enjoy the quiet lanes, fast-rolling gravel and beautiful vistas of the River Wharfe, which you will cross four times. A word of warning, this is Yorkshire and there’s a couple of steep climbs!
Betws-y-Coed: Discover one of the unsung treasures that surround Betws-y-Coed: the Celtic Rainforests. Setting off from Alpkit Betws-y-Coed, you’ll navigate through the wealth of nature, finding rare plants along the way. With plenty of lake and mountain views, you’ll be spoilt for choice on those mid-ride snack spots. Before heading out, stock up at Popty Taderwen in town for some baked goods and then when you’re back, treat yourself to a pizza down the road at Hangin’ Pizzeria.
Bristol: A round exploring local grit, forest trails and forgotten ways that surround and neighbour Bristol. Setting off from Alpkit Bristol, you’ll head out across the Clifton Suspension bridge into Ashton Court Park, look left for panoramic views over Bristol and Dundry Hill. After dropping into the Land Yeo Valley, you’ll then head up Wild Country lane and up a sharp climb onto the top of Bourton Combe where you’ll find some old ruins and more great views. You’ll follow old Roman roads through the King’s Wood before a view of the broad flank of Beacon Batch, tallest point in the Mendips, before descending into Wrington. The latter half is a spin through the North Somerset levels, keep an eye out for Tyntesfield and Barrow Court nestled among the trees on opposite sides of the valley before the climb back into Ashton Court.
Kingston: Discover the hidden gems of Southwest London on our exhilarating 38.9-mile gravel cycling route! Starting at the Alpkit Kingston store, this trail winds through town, scenic parks and lush woodlands, extends down to the breathtaking Surrey Hills National Landscape, and loops back up for some coffee and snacks at your local Alpkit store. Suitable for all skill levels, it promises thrilling gravel sections and stunning views so join us for a social ride that blends city scapes with natural beauty.
EVERY BIKE BUILT TO ORDER
Choosing your Sonder is a moment to savour.
Here’s how to get yours...
Select your options
Different bars or a dropper post? SRAM or Shimano? Preferred pedals?
Choose options from our online bike builder – or swap in your own parts. Tell us exactly how you want your Sonder. Or have a chat with us and we can help you select your perfect custom setup.
Visit sonderbikes.com or call today on +44 1773 417006
Made in the UK
Every Sonder bike is designed and built to order by us here in the UK. All our wheels are built in the same workshop too – hand laced, machine turned and hand finished to our exact spec. Designed and built by riders, for riders - we obsess over the details to make sure it’s right for you.
Cycle to work scheme
You can choose to pay using a government Cycle to Work Scheme. If you’re eligible, this lets you get your new Sonder – and accessories –in a tax-efficient way through salary sacrifice with no upfront cost.
28 day guarantee
If for any reason you don’t love your Sonder bike you can send it back for a non-quibble refund within 28 days.
Accident replacement scheme
Our accident replacement scheme was created to soften the blow of accidental damage to your beloved Alpkit products. If a product is beyond repair we will offer you a discount on a new replacement item.
Rent a demo
Try before you buy by renting one of our demo bikes. Prices start from £49 a day – and you can rent for a day, weekend or week to really test it out. Even better, you’ll get your rental fee back if you choose to buy a bike.
Gravel+
Level up for chunkier gravel. We took the award-winning Camino geometry and pushed it a step further. Add some 60mm travel forks, pop on 55mm tyres, and you’ve got some serious off-road capability.
Custom titanium frames from £2,599
Why Ti?
See page 23 for why we love it.
FRAMES
You dream it, we build it.
When we’re not riding, we’re thinking about riding. We obsess over details, geometry, feel, function – anything to make the ride better. And we imagine you do too.
We build Ti frames for obsessives like us. From jump bikes to fat gravel to tours, if you have a bike-shaped dream, we’ll build it.
Award-winning designer Neil Sutton will work with you from concept to creation, crafting the perfect frame to match our unique riding style.
Search ‘Sonder custom frames’ to find out more. Or contact us at customframes@alpkit.com to get the journey started.
