Tell me, Muse
Sep 14, 2026
The Odyssey Memes — MTB Edition
Epic journeys, questionable decisions, and mates who just want to get home. The Odyssey has more in common with a mountain bike ride than you might think. Here’s our collection of The Odyssey memes, featuring e-bikers, familiar riding struggles, and a quest for Greggs.
Sep 11, 2026
The trail’s about to turn hostile
Summer’s had its run, and it was a pretty good one. What follows is darker, colder and a good deal less forgiving. This is when riding stops being easy. Armour up for what’s coming. The trail’s about to turn hostile.
Aug 10, 2026
The Chapter No.3 — To the Underworld and Back
Tom’s Chapter follows an 8-hour ride from Buxton to Deepcar that lived up to its name: Buxton to Broken. Eight riders. Fifty-five winter miles. 7,645 feet of climbing. Rough, exposed trails, steep climbs, brutal descents, and the kind of ride that empties your pockets and tests whatever is left in your legs.
Jul 17, 2026
Odyssey Reviews The Odyssey: Christopher Nolan’s Epic in IMAX
I saw Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey at its midnight IMAX release. Here’s my unqualified review of the epic that inspired our brand name.
Jul 10, 2026
The Chapter No.2 — From Strangers to Crew
Matt’s rider story follows the Pure Pedal MTB group ride from Eyam into the Peak District hills, where strangers became a crew over climbs, trails, sausage rolls and a passing Spitfire.
Jun 10, 2026
The Chapter No.1 — Three days. Three mountains. One stag do.
Wayne’s rider story follows a three-day Lake District stag do packed with big climbs, proper trails and a crew taking on three mountains, in true Odyssey fashion.
Jun 2, 2026
Still Riding in That Thing?
Most MTB jerseys use thin polyester, loud branding and generic cuts. Discover how Odyssey jerseys are built differently with AuraMesh™ fabric, MTB-specific fit and original designs.
May 14, 2026
Behind The Name — There’s a myth behind every product
Behind The Name explores the stories behind Odyssey product names, revealing the mythological roots woven into each piece of kit.
May 1, 2026
The Over-40 Rider’s Guide to Getting Fitter on the Bike
For busy over-40 riders, getting fitter is not always about riding more. It is about building strength and fitness around the riding you can already fit in.
Apr 10, 2026
Why Most MTB Pants Let You Down, And What We Made Instead
See what makes Odyssey Shield Trousers different, with ripstop stretch fabric, water-repellent protection, reinforced knee panels and an articulated riding fit.
Mar 1, 2026
What to Wear for Awkward Between-Season MTB Rides
March brings cold starts, mild afternoons, wet patches and mixed trail conditions. Here’s the Odyssey setup built for those awkward in-between rides.
Aug 7, 2025
What the Shield Range Is Really Made Of
The Shield range is built around ShieldTex™, a stretchy ripstop nylon blend designed to balance durability, freedom of movement and water-repellent protection.
