Matt Page

Matt is an endurance nut who loves big rides and big events. He's a former full-time racer and 24hr event specialist, but now is also happy riding off-road on gravel bikes or XC mountain bikes and exploring the mountains and hills of Mid Wales.

Repente Spyd 3.0

Reasonably priced carbon rail saddle that provides outstanding comfort on even the longest rides

£164.83

Ere Research Genus Pro CCX Skinwall

Supreme comfort and feeling of speed, at a price that might make you wince

£89.00

Ere Research Genus II CL45 wheelset

Great all-round wheelset with low weight and impressive stability in all wind conditions

£1,399.00

Rudy Project Astral sunglasses

The lens suits a wide range of light conditions, but the shape and long arms can cause fit issues

£119.99

Apidura Packable Visibility Vest

Excellent vest that adds visibility to any clothing, and with a very small pack size

£45.00

Zefal Bike Taxi Tow Rope

Great addition to family rides, and possible other pairings, let down slightly by the frustrating fitting and low-quality strap

£49.99

Rotor 2INPower SL

Genuine dual-sided power meter with a versatile modular fit that delivers consistent data – and with a very good battery life

£879.99

The very long road to Paris — just getting to the start line of the legendary Paris–Brest–Paris bike ride is a journey in itself

Held every four years, Paris–Brest–Paris is a seriously prestigious feather in your cycling cap. Perhaps that’s why it’s such a faff just to enter and sort the logistics of taking on this 1,200km ride, as Matt Page has been finding out

Matt Page

Easton EA90 SL stem

Clean-looking lightweight aluminium stem with titanium bolts, but at a price to make you wince

£149.99

Cadex Aero Tubeless tyre

Grippy, smooth and better-than-expected durability – but they're only available in a 25mm width

£64.99

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Matt Page

Repente Spyd 3.0

Ere Research Genus Pro CCX Skinwall

Ere Research Genus II CL45 wheelset

Rudy Project Astral sunglasses

Apidura Packable Visibility Vest

Zefal Bike Taxi Tow Rope

Rotor 2INPower SL

The very long road to Paris — just getting to the start line of the legendary Paris–Brest–Paris bike ride is a journey in itself

Easton EA90 SL stem

Cadex Aero Tubeless tyre

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