Last Month Benji, Matt and the Hairy One spent a long day in the lakes climbing four passes. Anyway here are TWO videos from the day (to be fair they’re quite similar but there’s been a lot of debate about music choices for this one.)…
Matt Letch
Midweek Movies
I don’t know why people hate Mondays so much, hopefully the glow from the weekend will last you through the first day of the week – sometimes it can keep me going through till Tuesday if I’ve got some pictures from the weekend to look…
Scott Sports Roarban Long Sleeve
Looks like a cotton checked shirt is actually technical "pretty foul weather" top
Hammoon Longhorn
From: www.hammooncycles.com Tested: Two months RRP: £1240.00 for frame Hammoon is a few guys trying to make their dream come true and – if you’re in the market for a handmade-in-the-UK hardtail – yours as well. We interviewed Will from Hammoon a while back and…
Fresh Goods
Let’s cut to the chase. It helps soak up a Friday afternoon and it gives endless opportunities to argue with your mates about the benefits of various new mountain bike products down the pub in the evening. Yep it’s Fresh Goods Friday! We also have…
Midweek Movies.
I’m having a fantasy that there’s a direct correlation with the popularity of Singetrack’s mid week movies and a increase in sales of biscuits as happy workers blank out the drone of their tiresome boss and put aside the mindless never ending spreadsheet in front…
NEW Ltd Edition Turner DHR Frames Arrive At Silverfish
OK .In a blatant ‘we love the colour of this Turner’ we thought we’d run this press release from Pete Drew at Silverfish. NEW Ltd Edition Turner DHR frames arrive at Silverfish Silverfish UK is pleased to announce that stock of the all new DW-Link…
Core Bike 2011: Part Three
Buffs and Bondage – tools for twiddlers – books for beavers- you get the idea. Buff. You’ve seen that Buff video right? The one where you can be a Pirate or a Nun? Well, here’s a few more.. The Military Love this one . They’re also…
Core Bike 2011: Part Two
Another report from the Core Bike show with goodies from Hope, Ibis, Surly, Cane Creek, Salsa and more...
Bluegrass.
Is apart from a form of American folk music a new brand of protection from Europe ! Check it out. Anyway… All available soon in the UK.
Longtermer – Finally. Matt’s Lapierre Spicy 517
Tested – 6 months with gaps so far. From – Hotlines. RRP £3299.00 Ahhh – It had been an emotional time with the Spicy – a good year , only marred by the burglary in November After grieving and wailing for some time, Hotlines the…
Montane Dyno Jacket
Matt tests a different kind of softshell jacket that's friendly to user as well as the environment
Renthal And Monster Energy Specialized Racing Join Forces.
Just in from Ian at Renthal Renthal are proud to announce their association with the Monster Energy Specialized Racing team. The multi-year deal heralds Renthal’s entrance onto the World mountain bike stage and clearly shows the manufacturers intention to follow in the footsteps of their…
Zyro 2011.
“It’s showtime!” No, not with girls in ra-ra skirts. Or men with top hats inviting you to look at the fattest man in the world. Nope. It’s bike industry show time meltdown time. Over the next couple of months there’ll be tons and tons of…
Hit The North 2.5 – ‘The Resurrection’
Need to sick up the last of the Xmas Cake ? Do you have a Stilton surround around your middle? Well here’s something to get ready for in February. “Hit the North returns again on February 12th 2011 for the ever-popular ‘Winter Sprinter’ format – 2…
Mojo Suspension Announce FIT Cartridge Upgrade Program
And another chance to show how crazy Chris Porter is…. Mojo Suspension is pleased to announce their FIT cartridge upgrade program. Available from November 1st 2010 to February 28th 2011 at a reduced cost*, the FIT program gives riders of the class-leading Fox Forx the…
SELECTISM – A Cycling Photo Exhibition By Geoff Waugh.
This just in from all round nice geezer and our favourite toe-less photographer Geoff Waugh. SELECTISM – A Cycling Photo Exhibition By Geoff Waugh. Select your steed, select your attire, select your route, select your gears. Cycling is all about selection and why long-time snapper…
Win A Sleeping Mat Bundle With Alpkit.
Win Win WIn!! With alpkit.com Win a sleeping mat bundle. To celebrate our first summer of remaining in stock of sleeping mats we are offering one lucky winner the chance to claim one of 2 prize sleeping mat bundles. Always the biggest criticism levelled at…
Mid Week Movies.
So what’s new? What’s hot on the Internet this week? Or that we’ve lamely missed while everyone else has known about the next big thing (“Yeah there’s like this big Chas and Dave and Cock fighting resurgence thing going on at the moment, like totally…
Calling All Owners Of Fox Equipped Mondraker Summums – We Need You!
This just in from Chris at Mojo Calling all owners of Fox equipped, Mondraker Summums – we need you! How do you fancy spending 3 days riding and learning set-up, technical, riding and racing tips from Monsieur Fabien Barel? Fabien will be coming over to…
Some Good News From Progressive Bikes – New Chumba Racing Evo Gen 2
Progressive Bikes press release New Chumba Racing EVO Gen2 & VF2 & XCL frame price revision! EVO G2 At last we have news of the new Chumba EVO (Generation 2). This frame has been on the drawing board for some time now and Chumba wanted…
Rolling at the Roc
Rolling at the Roc Andrej D. from mtb.si reports from last weekend’s mega event Roc d’Azur in Fréjus, France. Fréjus? Yes it is in France but not in the Alps (in fact there is another Fréjus in the Alps but that’s a tunnel). For all…
The Story Of XTR Part Four
In Episode 4, we follow Shimano XTR from the factory in Japan to it’s first real world test at the prestigious B.C. Bike Race in Canada. Follow pros like Geoff Kabush, Catharine Pendrel and Melanie McQuaid as they successfully put XTR to the test in…
Mary Townley Challenge Loop
This weekend gone saw the third Mary Townley Challenge ride - Sounds like a Wet suit and aqualung rather than a bike would have been more useful in the deluge we've been having in the valley...
Mountain Bikers Urged To Help Beat Deadly Tree Disease At Bwlch Nant Yr Arian
The Forestry Commison are asking mountain bikers to do there bit to combat a fatal tree disease that has now been discovered in mid Wales.
Eurobike Video: Ison, Kona, Five Ten – *Premier*
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Eurobike Video: Sombrio, Exposure, Ali Clarkson and More
Valley Boy Ali Clarkson, Dave Watson of Sombrio, Rory from Exposure. And love or hate Primal Wear.
Eurobike Survival Guide.
If you don’t have to go to places like Eurobike for a living and you’re a bike nut, I guess you could be envious of myself and Chipps. The reality though really isn’t that much fun – Eurobike is massive!! 13 halls, all the size…
JE James Cycles Bikes Warehouse Burglary
JE James Cycles had their warehouse broken into on Sunday 22nd August
The Brighton Big Bog
Not A Typo… The Brighton Big Bog What a day. Sunshine, torrential showers, dry trails, soaking wet and slippy trails, close racing, smiles. The 2010 Brighton Big Dog had it all. Newcomers rubbed elbows with some of the nations finest riders for 6 hours round…
X-Lite Returns!
X-Lite Returns! The UK based brand will return this autumn, and is due to be launched at this year’s Eurobike Show in September. X-Lite will brought back to the market courtesy of Brant Richards and the development team at Shedfire – the driving force behind…
Friday’s Final Video
Feeling old and past it? – Do you make Dad noises when you get out of a chair? Do you find your laces harder to reach these days. Matt Hoffman isn’t letting anything stop him. Go and Ride this weekend!
Trek 2011 Part 3: Scratch Coil & Air
The final day of the 2011 Trek camp was aboard the Trek Scratch Coil and Air.
No Fuss Events/Hope Fort William Endurance Downhill
Matt and Benji raced the event. Here's their story.
IceBike Summer.
Matt went down to Milton Keynes yesterday to see what's new for 2011 from Commençal, Genesis, Saracen and Giro
Brighton Big Dog- Latest News.
News From Darn Souf.. Put on by a small group of local riders, The Brighton Big Dog is a 6 hour MTB race around the amazing parkland trails of Stanmer Park featuring testing climbs and awesome singletrack that guarantees a whole lot of fun! This…
Joyriders MTB Holidays Team Up With Mule Bar, Ana Nichoola & Exposure Lights To Bring You The “Just For Girls MTB School”
Joyriders Mountain Bike Holidays are proud to announce the formation of their “Just For Girls MTB School” for 2010, a womenʼs only skills week, in association with Mule Bar, Ana Nichoola and Exposure Lights. Taking place at the Joyriders luxury villa in the south of…
Need Accommodation For The Weekender? Look Here..
Elaine Powell, who runs Marmalades B&B Has offered a great deal for Weekenders . Elaine who’s obviously a keen Mountain Biker (See here) and Partner (the enigmatic Mr H) are offering discounted B&B Places for the weekend . B&B Details here http://www.marmaladesbedandbreakfast.co.uk/ “We will have…
Lee Quarry Trails – Ride Them This Weekend At The Big Weekender.
Still haven’t signed up for the Big Weekender? Have look at what your missing – There’s still time to join in! Click here for more details. Lee Quarry Trails, Bacup from Tim Royle on Vimeo.
Win A Signed TLD Helmet From CRC.
From Nigel Elder at CRC We are running an EXCLUSIVE competition to give away a Troy Lee Designs Sam Hill D3 helmet which has been signed by Troy himself. It’s not every day that you get to rub shoulders with true iconic personalities of the…
