Whether it’s the length of Lake Geneva or endless laps of Windermere, endurance swimmer Sam Farrow is no stranger to big challenges. She’s also a parent, a coach, and a quiet force of motivation for the people around her. We caught up with Sam to talk about long swims, mental strength, and post-swim pizza.  Coffee & Connection Is there a particular moment or setting that comes to mind when you think of your most memorable coffee?My favourite coffee spot is on the patio at The Farm Club in the summer. I coach swimming in the lake in the morning and...

For some, adventure is about chasing finish lines. For others, it’s about seeking out the wild and seeing how far they can push themselves. Matt Weighman is no stranger to either. A marine engineer by trade and an endurance athlete by passion, Matt recently attempted the Yukon Arctic Ultra, an ultramarathon that takes competitors deep into one of the planet’s last great wildernesses. We caught up with Matt to hear about his journey, the lessons he’s learned from the outdoors, and why coffee is as much a part of adventure as the right kit. What first drew you to the...

Everyone’s time outdoors is different no matter how big or small we are here for it. The year has started in style - snow days keeping us busy, sledging and snowboarding right out of the roastery door. As the season feels well underway, the team are deep in planning mode for the adventures and trips for the year ahead. Hearing each others stories is always inspiring. It sparks ideas and gives us the momentum to plan our own time outdoors. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite moments we hope to recreate from the year just...

  Hannah Robson is the founder of Bird Outdoors, a women’s outdoor lifestyle store and community. Based in Stockport, Hannah runs community events across the North West of England and is passionate about getting more women and non-binary folk into the outdoors and getting people confident in their abilities. On a personal level, she’s a ‘triple threat’ (hiker, trail runner and gravel cyclist!) and a champion for good in the outdoors community. Hey Hannah! How did you first come across Kickback? The first memory I have of coming across Kickback Coffee was at a One Foot Forward Run Club at...