Articles written during September 2009
Ride Report: Purbeck Killer Loop, 16th September
Lee goes for a big ride round the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, covering Corfe Castle, Old Harry Rocks and Studland
12 tips for your first MTB race
What can you expect from your first mountain bike (MTB) ‘race’. Or event depending on your perspective!
Ride report: Sunday 28 September – Leith and Holmbury Hills
A cloud of moles head to Leith and Holmbury Hills for some of Surrey’s finest singletrack in a 28 mile adventure.
1346hrs or 80760mins
For those of you who are better at mental arithmetic then you’ll realise that 1246 hrs or 80760 minutes, is 8 weeks and 2 hours. Which to the best of my recall was the last time I rode a mountain bike (or any other bike)… until today… not that I’ve been counting or anything
Ride Report – Sunday 23 September – Effingham loop
A night ride across Ranmore and taking in Bookham Common and Effingham as we contine out D2D preparations
IMB – free online MTB ‘zine?
Tony gives his thoughts on the new IMB (International Mountain Bike) magazine and talks about it’s potential
The Pineatery at Bedgebury
Dave reviews the Pineatery Visitor Centre at Bedgebury which has been greatly expanded since our last visit
Ride Report – Sunday 20 September – Pitch Hill
The Moles go to Pitch Hill for some route mapping and find autumn really is perfect for Surrey Hills riding.
Ride Report – Wednesday 16 September – China Pig beckons
The moles risk a badger face-off but are left undisturbed to enjoy a China Pig instead.
MTB LED Night Light Test and Beam Shots
A review of popular MTB LED night lights with beam shots including Ay-Up!, Exposure MaXx-D, Lumicycle LEDSys3 and LEDSys4, Four4th Lights, iBlaast and more.
Another Banzai Badger
The screaming reality of Dusk ‘Til Dawn suddenly hit me last week, as did the realisation that the most strenuous cycling I have done over the summer has usually involved trolling along with my children in tow. In order to try and shock a bit of fitness and stamina into my lardy body, I have been popping out for a … Read the rest…
Light wars – Nukeproof or LUU
Two companies, Chain Reaction and On-one, are using differing methods to sell essentially similar (but distinct) LED lights. Which one makes the most sense?
Ride Report – Sunday 13 September – Leith Hill capers
The usual Sunday ride nearly ends in confusion but turns out to be a great spin round old and new trails on Leith Hill
Ride report: Sun, Sea and Cycling in Cyprus
Andy makes the most of a family trip to Cyprus to try the mountain trails on Mount Olympus with the aid of a local guide from Mountain Bike Cyprus.
Lumicycle LED System 4 review
A review and beam shot of the Lumicycle LED System 4 mountain bike light.
Ride report: Wednesday 9 September – Ranmore/Horsley/Sheepleas loop
The regular night ride post-mortem.
Out in the woods
The Moles dispense with the bikes and set out on foot, in the dark, to photograph mountain bike lights in the woods.
2010 Trek Fuel EX 8 review
A comparison of 2010 Trek Fuel EX 8 specifications versus the 2009 model
Ride Report: Sunday 6 September – Newlands Corner and some
A long ride takes advantage of the late summer conditions to Newlands Corner and back with some variety thrown in.
Superstar sintered brake pad review
Four sets of disc brake pads at a bargain price from Superstar. After a summer of use, Dave reckons they’re pretty good.
Ride report: Wednesday 2 September – a river runs through it
Water was the defining element of this ride if you overlook the badger attack on Stig…
Orange Five 14″ review – One for the ladies
The Orange Five in small (14″) is a great full sus bike for women but make sure everything fits female riders. It really pays off.