Articles written during June 2009
Clockwork Orange 2007 – shades at the ready
A full rundown of Tony’s 2007 Clockwork Orange, number 102 of 200. So, limited edition then!
Ride report: Sunday 28 June – Sticky backed plastic and a pair of Val’s old knickers
Three moles, one bodge and a mechanical failure too bad to mend. Not your average ride then.
Ride report: Wednesday 24 June – Abinger Roughs
The Moles ride over to the Abba Zabba area for some evening fun and return via Ranmore.
Exposure Lights White Eye
Exposure Lights have extended their MaXx units by offering the White Eye, an additional LED head that fits alongside the original light.
Cycling fitness: Osteoporosis
Road riders risk osteoporosis from long hours in the saddle but maybe mountain bikers could benefit from mixing things up too?
Voodoo Wanga Review
An in depth review of the Voodoo Wanga frame – it will bring yo good luck and happiness
Ride Report: Sunday 21 June – Leith and Holmbury
Yet another classic Sunday blast to Leith and beyond
Ride report: Thursday 19 June – Fast and furious
The Moles head over to Colley Hill for a Reigate XC blast but still find time for a hair raising descent.
Marin Muirwoods – freak bike
Road riding on the cheap with a recycled Marin Muirwoods frame and various donated parts
Orange Five Diva review – one (not?) for the ladies
Have Orange let themselves down by poor spec on Diva demo models? It seems attention to detail is what counts
Marin Nail Trail – Project Bumblebee
Road riding on the cheap with a recycled frame and various donated parts results in a slick tyred MTB bike.
Pace RC405 – now in colour
Pace have added colour to the mix on their RC405 full suspension mountain bike. Looks a smart move.
Ride report: Sunday 14th June – Leith Hill
Dave tries out his helmet cam on a summer run over to Leith Hill
Orange Five 2009
Rob’s 2009 Orange Five specification showing the benefits of a bespoke build
My bad cycling manners on the road
Matt loses his self control over an idiot driver and some useless traffic calming.
A brief note on some site changes
Announcing a re-thinking of the content in the Bikes and Reviews sections.
Ride report: Wednesday 10 June – Chalk and clay
The Moles find slippery conditions up on Ranmore and head toward the relative easy riding of Effingham and Bookham Commons.
Fettling
Matt strips down his rear hubs for a bit of maintenance and to upgrade to an 8/9 speed freehub
Specialized Pitch Pro Seat – You Are the Weakest Link, Goodbye
Colin bend his Specialized Pitch Pro seat
Ride report: Saturday 6 June – Swinley on my mind
The perfect day? A full day of riding round Swinley, some thrills, some spills and a curry. Yup, perfect!
Ride report: Wednesday 3 June – Brockham loop
Another great night ride turnout and highly enjoyable evening with beer and chat, a different start point and a different route all adding to the variety.
Is this too much?
Pink Azonic handlebars seem to be the finishing touch to Matt’s Inbred singlespeed.
Cycleworks Open Evening
Cycleworks hold an open evening to show off their expanded Leatherhead store to their loyal customers.