Posted by: Buster
on Jan 15, 2009
In my own mind I may have convinced myself I was right up there with my riding, so over the past year I considered taking my riding to the next level. I thought about doing a skills course, but in the end they were either too far away, or they never got back to me or it was too much hassle and "Hey!" I was doing ok. Wasn't I?". I mean I can go for miles and miles and then go back for more, really...
Well, all that changed over a few weeks in November and December. I had recently hooked up with a few local guys who are super technical, fast and been mountain biking for many years. Me? I have maybe 2 or 3 years experience of mainly solo riding behind me. Most of these guys now ride single speeds, but I won't hold that against them. I thought "Well that is different, but lets give them a go".
Posted by: dustans
on Jan 12, 2009
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British Columbia is the ultimate in worldwide riding destinations. Having the North Shore, Whistler and many other world renowned destinations only a stone’s throw away makes any cyclist drool with envy. There are times though, when even we see that the grass is greener on the other side. As I sit, staring out into the gloom of incessant rain and rapidly melting snow, I look south for sweet relief.
At the end of the month I am heading south to the warmth of California. Ryan Leech and myself are climbing into the team van and heading through Washington and Oregon then into California. The plan is to make this a riding road trip; we will meet up with media such as mtbr.com, decline, bike and many more. We will see the sights, we will ride our bikes and we we hopefully see some sun along the way.
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on Jan 07, 2009
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Posted by: shazimat
on Jan 05, 2009
A very Happy New Year to everyone.
I'm not sure if you have been keeping up with the news, but from today the Mayor has authorised the use of bus lanes by powered 2 wheelers (motorbikes and scooters). This is an 18 month trial which is going ahead despite a fairly vocal protests by the Cyclists Touring Club (CTC) - think the "AA" for bikes, and London Cycle Campaign(LCC).
Posted by: goblinshimmer
on Dec 23, 2008
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This year has been a mental year for me riding on my Orange 5.
After having trick pink Hope brakes fitted in the Christmas break, New Year's Eve 2007 was spent bedding them in at Thetford... A place we all know and love for all year round riding, so all good for the late December jaunt.
Posted by: i4_uk
on Dec 21, 2008
It's almost the end of the year. I always seem to find myself in a thoughtful and reflective mood around this time, and started thinking of happy memories of Afan, beautiful trails, the DropOff cafe and the post-ride buzz in there in the evenings, setting up tents at midnight in the snow... and how much I'm looking forward to repeating all that next year. That got me thinking more about what else I've experienced and what I would like to do next.
Posted by: goblinshimmer
on Dec 16, 2008
Wild Weekend In Wales - Day 3 - Penhydd Trail
Once again with breakfast unhurried and chance to chat with the other riders who were staying at the B&B, our enthusiasm was not as in plenty as before due to our aching limbs and the heavy frost that covered everything in its icy reach.
Sparky was in much pain from his fall and had decided to call it a day... he needed to return home.
With our gear sorted and cars defrosted we made our way along the white roads to Afan Forest Park Visitors Centre, where we had a walk to stretch our legs and a hot drink to thermally insulated our insides before we began our ascent.
Posted by: goblinshimmer
on Dec 16, 2008
Wild Weekend In Wales -Day 2 - The Wall
Posted by: goblinshimmer
on Dec 16, 2008
Wild Weekend in Wales - Day 1 - Whites Level
I just love the alarm going off at 4.15am... even more so when I know I'm off on an epic to Wales to ride the mountains of life.
I was even more looking forward to this jaunt, as Tomks and I were to be meeting up with Appleyam. He had also decided to brave the unpredictable Welsh weather. We knew Sparky would be making an appearance too as he had already arranged to meet some of riding buddies there.
Posted by: shazimat
on Dec 12, 2008
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Wow, thanks guys for a magnificent and inspiring evening and special thanks to Richard for initially organising this idea of having a social drink.
Posted by: mak
on Dec 10, 2008
With the downturn in the temperature the ground has frozen, last Wednesday night and on Sunday morning (early before the thaw) we toured our usual route on Mendip.
Posted by: stumpy_dan
on Nov 17, 2008
I read today that Barnardo's has launched a new campaign to highlight what it calls "disturbing intolerance" of children. It appears we have created an unwelcoming society for children!
Posted by: mak
on Nov 13, 2008
Took delivery of my new light last week. Exposure Maxx-Daddy.
Posted by: stumpy_dan
on Nov 11, 2008
Folks, I wanted share the situation in the woods and I have tried to factually represent below what has been gone on in the last week which has been reasonably intense yet constructive. Feel free to contact me directly about this.
Posted by: mak
on Oct 31, 2008
Winter returns with a vengeance!!
Decided with the return of the cold and wet (not that the summer was dry!) to put the winter tyres on the bikes, Jo's Safire doesn't look too bad but my Enduro looks a bit silly with skinny tyres on (1.9 Trailrakers instead of the 2.3 Eskars!!) good job it's dark in the evening!!.
Posted by: stumpy_dan
on Oct 24, 2008
Saw this and thought it was really interesting. So sharing
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on Oct 23, 2008
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on Oct 10, 2008
New Website And Its Cool ....
Posted by: penfolduk
on Oct 10, 2008
Alpkit.com Pooterpod. I was sent the Alpkit PooterPod after winning a competition that they ran that required you to submit a video that showed your commute to work.
