Orange Switch 6er. Stif Squatcher. Schwalbe Magic Mary Purple Addix front. Maxxis DHR II 3C MaxxTerra rear. Coil fan. Ebikes are not evil.
I have been a writer for nigh on 20 years, a photographer for 25 years and a mountain biker for 30 years. I have written countless magazine and website features and route guides for the UK mountain bike press, most notably for the esteemed and highly regarded Singletrackworld.
Although I am a Lancastrian, I freely admit that West Yorkshire is my favourite place to ride. Rarely a week goes by without me riding and exploring the South Pennines.
Vitus Vee-1 29
The Vee-1 is a bit master-of-none out of the box. But raid your parts bin and turn it into your new favourite bike.
The London Bike Show 2013 – Big Report 4
And it\'s good night from him, and good night from me. More shiny mountain bikes and stuff for the huddled masses.
The London Bike Show 2013 – Big Report 3
No fatbikes in this report, promise. In fact, this report has probably the coolest stuff in it of all the reports so far.
The London Bike Show 2013 – Big Report 2
Our dongle is smoking away doing its best to upload a feat of mountain bike imagery from the Bike Show to keep the snowed-in masses entertained.
The London Bike Show 2013 – Big Report 1
There is a load of mountain bike stuff at the Bike Show. Here\'s the first of our as-live-as--our-dongle-allows reports.
Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender: Timetable and Info
What\'s happening and when it\'s happening.
Do Really Well (or Really Badly) on an Orange at the Weekender and WIN!
Prizes will be awarded to the highest and lowest ranked riders from the list of those registered on an Orange bike.
Demo a Cotic Rocket at the Classic Weekender
Have a play on one of the most PEE-YOWWW bikes out there at the mo.
Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender: To camp or not to camp
You\'re probably checking the weather just as much as we are. Choice is good.
Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender Rider Profile: Orange John
John Chennells, chief crayon artiste with Orange Bikes.
Be a Hero, Be a Marshal at the Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender
We’re on the lookout for more marshals for the Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender.
Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender: Podium Prizes
Here are the prizes on offer for those Weekender competitors who manage to get themselves on to a podium.
Free Bike Skills Training from Cyclewise at the Weekender
The splendid chaps at Cyclewise have offered to do some free impromptu coaching sessions during the practice time on the Saturday of the Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender.
Enter the Classic Weekender and Win a Pair of Shimano Shoes
All Weekender pre-entries will be entered into a prize draw to win a pair of Shimano M162 SPD shoes
Lee Quarry Pumptrack improvements
Trailmaking company Back-On-Track have been working to improve the already quasi-legendary pump tracks at Lee Quarry, Rossendale.
Enter the Classic Weekender and Win a £700 Magura Fork
All Weekender pre-entries will be entered into a prize draw to win a Magura Thor 150 fork.
Classic Weekender Bonfire PWNd by Singular Cycles
Singular Sam likes smoke \'n\' things. So he\'s bought the exclusive rights to the Weekender Bonfire.
Classic Weekender Strava Palava
This year\'s Downhill course is now available as a Strava segment. Uh-oh.
Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender Rider Profile: Ross from Felt
Ross from Felt importers Saddleback will be back for another crack at the podium.
Win Renthal Goodies at the Classic Weekender
Renthal have raced the Classic Weekender in previous years and they enjoyed themselves so much that for this year\'s event they\'ve kindly donated some \'spot prizes\'.
Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender: The Downhill
The Downhill course has changed. And so has the timing.
Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender Rider Profile: Singular Sam
Sam from Singular Cycles is a Classic Weekender veteran. He\'s back for more this year.
Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender: Dry Run Open Invitational
On Friday May 25th we\'re doing a dry run of the Weekender to check the courses and the timing system. Wanna be part of it?
Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender Rider Profile: Cy ‘Cotic’ Turner
After a rest year last year, Cy will be back for 2012.
Weekender Special Prize: What Would Gareth Hobson Do (WWGHD)
Special prize to be awarded for the person giving it the most beans
Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender Rider Profile: Nick Craig
Last year he pretty much owned everyone and everything. How\'s he set for this year?
Review: RaceFace Turbine Flat Bar and Stem
A pretty sorted cockpit combo.
Brief Blast: DMR Bolt
Benji spent a frantic fortnight with this DMR ripper.
Shimano Singletrack Classic Weekender ENTRIES NOW OPEN
The most fun event in the MTB calendar is now open for entries. Form an orderly line now please...
Review: Sun Ringlé Charger Pro wheelset
Price: £479.99 From: Hotlines Tested: 12 months Wheelset reviews are a funny old game. You can’t really write much about their performance at first. Pretty much all non-cheap wheels these...