Articles written during December 2010

End of 2010 – Weekly summary – Happy New Year
As the years draws to a close here is what the Moles have been up to this week.

Boxing Day Panto: Some of us made it out there (oh no you didn’t)
A quiet Boxing Day and an icy trail experience for Paul and Keith. Slip n slide is the new rock n roll! Read the rest…

An overview of the last week before Christmas
With so many commitments taking Moles away from normal duties I thought it appropriate to combine a few events into one post.

Sunday morning Leith – in the snow
Snow photo between the Tower and Quarry, more grip than you’d think – Sunday morning. Read the rest…

Hope Brake Pads: a short term review
Disc brake pads seem to have a variable life span. There’s so many factors that affect this, but proper bedding in is a must.

Ride report: Sunday 12 December – Sturmey Archer
Grip and gear limitations on this weekend’s ride to Langley Vale across Headley.

Emergency engineering works…
Update: 12:30, Monday 13 2010 Just to say normal business has resumed, including the forum. You know you missed us! A problem with file permissions apparantly, but we’re back cooking on gas; in a week or two you’ll all get to see the fruits of my labours folks, hopefully a big step forward for the site. Matt The forum is … Read the rest…

Beware Well Meaning Advice
How do you tackle steep roll-ins on your mountain bike? The answer, according to Colin, is not quite what everyone tells you.

Magura MT8 Carbotecture disc brake
The Magura MT8 brake marks the first use of their new Carbotecture composite material which appears to have some amazing properties.

Ride report: Sunday 5 December – Slushy
A winter’s ride in the snow to Reigate for the Muddymoles this week turned out to be an excellent way to spend a Sunday.

2011 Cyclepassion calendar
The 2011 Cyclepassion calendar is now available, featuring Julie Krasniak and Mona Eiberweiser and many more. Marvellous!

Afan in the snow
Heavy snow doesn’t have to stop you mountain biking as these pictures at Afan prove.