By day, Sanny plies his trade as a Chartered Accountant and Non-Executive Director. By night, however, give him a map and the merest whisper of a trail "that might go" and he'll be off faster than a rat up a drainpipe on some damn fool mission to discover new places to ride. Rarely without his trusty Nikon D5600, he likes nothing better than being in the big mountains, an inappropriately heavy bike on his back, taking pics and soaking up the scenery. He also likes to ride his bike there too although rumours that he is currently working on his next book, "Walks with my bike", are untrue (mostly).
Fat biking, gravel riding, bikepacking, road biking, e biking, big mountain adventures - as long as two wheels are involved, you'll find him with a grin on his face as he dives off the side of a mountain, down a narrow lane or into deep undergrowth in search of hidden trails and new adventures.
His favourite food is ham and mushroom pizza and he is on a mission to ride all of the Munros, mostly as it allows him to indulge in eating more pizza.
He has no five year plan, is a big fan of the writing of Charlie Connelly and reckons that Kermode and Mayo's Film Review Podcast is quite possibly the finest bit of broadcasting around.
Ortlieb Micro seat pack
Is this roll-top closure pack from Ortlieb the answer to all your saddlebag woes?
Mucky Nutz Butt Fender
When it comes to keeping one\'s bahoochie clart-free, simple solutions are (apparently) the best
First Date: Surly Ice Cream Truck
How wide is too wide? According to this tester, we\'re not there yet
Rapha Classic Wind Jacket
\"HOW MUCH?!\", we hear you cry – but our tester reckons it\'s worth it
Turner Sultan
With 29in wheels and 125mm of travel, is Turner\'s Sultan the king of the hill?
Lezyne Zecto Drive Pro Light
Do small things come in neat and beautiful packages?
Rapid Racer Products Rigid Neoguard
Nifty widget to keep you and your bike free of mud and, er, \'dog eggs\'
Specialized Sub Zero Winter Gloves
Ready for winter\'s last gasp – or just comedy hand gestures
Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pro 29
Want to minimise ice-related downtime? Of course you do. Get some spiked tyres, then
Lezyne SV 11 Mini tool
Goregous AND practical? Why Ambassador, you are spoiling us
Cumulus Quantum 350 sleeping bag
Top notch – and top-end – adventure sleep sack
Alpkit Gourdon 20 backpack
Big bargain backpack from the Notts. kitmeisters
TRP Spyke mechanical disc brake
Can a mechanical disc brake really match up to hydraulics?
Shimano Deore drivetrain and brakes
Budget-only groupset option, or a cheap and cheerful upgrade?
Longtermer Update – Sanny’s Giant Trance X 29er
The view from the saddle after several months
Salsa Fargo
A supremely fun bike to ride and own that has brought me more smiles per miles than almost any other bike I have ever owned
Salsa Beargrease – UK Exclusive Review
You don\'t need a fatbike, but you may just end up needing this one
Giant Trance X 29er 1 Long Term Test Report
Sanny introduces his new longtermer; it\'s future is epic(s)