Articles written during December 2008
Happy New Year
It’s time to cast off the tatty threads of 2008 and pull on a nice new Merino shaped 2009.
Single Speeding myths exploded
Singlespeeding means fewer mechanical problems and more knee problems? Not always…
Happy Christmas 2008
Holiday wishes for Christmas and the New Year from the Muddymoles.
Afan in December – Head in the clouds
It gets wet in Wales in winter. Well, Afan certainly was when Tony visited the Penhydd Trail in mid December.
Exposure Lights MaXx-D (for Daddy) 4 LED light review
What’s it like living with and using the Exposure MaXx-D 4 LED light? Find out in this detailed review.
Ride report: Sunday 21 December
The Moles experience mechanicals, cake and unusually, crumpet in a classic winter tour of the North Downs.
Ten (OK, twelve) things about breaking your collarbone
What can you expect if you break your collarbone? How long is recovery, how much does it hurt and when will you feel good again?
Give me a brake
Even disc brake pads wear out, some more than others. Lee bemoans his bad luck and ongoing investment in brake pads.
So unfit
Mountain biking needs more than just leg strength. Upper body conditioning is the key to enjoying ride after ride.
Mountain biking in Dorset – beyond our backyard
Dorset offers more for the mountain biker than meets the eye, from big chalk hills, sandy heaths, and scenic beauty around Corfe Castle, Studland Heath and Poole.
Shimano Alfine rear hub review
A review of the Shimano Alfine internally geared hub, as fitted to Tony’s Inbred 456 mountain bike.
Ride report: 7 December
A frosty but perfect trip over to Leith Hill via Ranmore and the North Downs.
Ding Dong!!
The benefits of using a bicycle bell when you’re riding off road.
Bike shop on BBC2
If you ran a bike shop what could you do to get the most out of it. They’re the hubs of our sport after all.
Adjustable seatpost review – Crank Brothers Joplin & Gravity Dropper
How do the Crank Brothers Joplin and Gravity Dropper adjustable seatposts compare? Here’s a detailed review of their pros and cons.
Milestone
Christmas looms, so wish lists form. But first, Happy Birthday Dave!!