We Pledge Our Allegiance To… 10 Alternative Oaths For Mountain Bikers

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Stand tall, mountain bikers of the UK. Place your hands over your hearts – or press them firmly onto any bleeding wounds – and pledge your allegiance to the majesty of mountain biking, your airs and successes according to gnar. Oh help us, oh shit, oh God. Phew. What a save.

Here are a few suggestions for commitments you might choose to make as we step forth into a new reign:

To join in the chat about the actual pledge of allegiance, head over to the Forum. To continue the silliness, head to the comments below and suggest your own mountain biking pledges of allegiance.

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Hannah Dobson

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I came to Singletrack having decided there must be more to life than meetings. I like all bikes, but especially unusual ones. More than bikes, I like what bikes do. I think that they link people and places; that cycling creates a connection between us and our environment; bikes create communities; deliver freedom; bring joy; and improve fitness. They're environmentally friendly and create friendly environments. I try to write about all these things in the hope that others might discover the joy of bikes too.

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  • Woo
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    I swear to always carry Haribo and give them generously to my riding companions. So help me Hannah (and Chipps).

    Posted 4 months ago
    theotherjonv
    Full Member

    I pledge to always leap up and check the bike over before self. If unable to leap up, riding buddy shall affirm bike is OK before I can start self-care.

    Posted 4 months ago
    matt_outandabout
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    I promise to stop at least once every ride, breathe deeply and take notice of nature.

    Posted 4 months ago
    hightensionline
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    I promise to always ask people at the side of the trail if they’re OK and have everything they need, if it looks like they need a hand.

    Posted 4 months ago
    tthew
    Full Member

    Ah, that reminds me, I pledge to get an 8mm Allen key for my tool roll. Couldn’t assist a bloke with a loose crank arm the other day as that cheap Topeak tool that we all bought a few months back has 6 and 10mm only. Strange omission, I suspect 8mm is far more commonly needed than 10.

    Posted 4 months ago
    WBC
    Full Member

    Strange omission, I suspect 8mm is far more commonly needed than 10.

    I’m sure you just pull off the 10mm hex and there is an 8mm underneath.

    Posted 4 months ago
    MSP
    Full Member

    I promise to scream STRAVA!!! as I bear down on groups of walkers, so that as they scatter into trailside brambles, nettles and dog eggs, they know that their sacrifice to the gods of the KOM is worthy.

    Posted 4 months ago
    tthew
    Full Member

    I’m sure you just pull off the 10mm hex and there is an 8mm underneath.

    Boom, there it is! I can’t believe I’d not noticed this, especially as the older version I had also had a removable 10mm bit. 🙄

    Posted 4 months ago
    northernsoul
    Full Member

    I promise not to be late for rides with my mates, and then spend half an hour faffing…

    Posted 4 months ago
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