Articles written during May 2011
Maxxis Price Hike
Just had word from my local bike shop that the UK Maxxis importer has hiked prices with immediate effect
Ride report: Sunday 29 May – Reigate Express
An enjoyable mix of an express visit to Reigate and some peachy trails on the North Downs in top form
Ride report: Wednesday 26 May – North Downs
A night ride over Ranmore, Box Hill and Headley, taking in China Pig, Secret Singletrack and Life on Mars
Riding in the Peak District
A recent ride in the Peak District prompts Mark to start thinking about a return trip
Ride Summary: 15 – 22 May – another collarbone!
A round up of a week of rides in the Surrey Hills and Swinley during a busy time for the Moles
Ride report: Wednesday 18 May – Ellsworth Witness; Tandamnation!
The Ellsworth Witness is an off-road tandem. Find out what it’s like for a beginner to try it out.
Expert bike fitting from Sound Coaching
Getting your bike to fit correctly is vital, particularly for road riders. Sound Coaching offer expert custom bike fit from your own home.
Ride report: Wednesday 11 May – North Downs
A quick night ride on the North Downs covers some of the best bits of singletrack on the hills
What’s a girl to do?
Amanda finds time off work and sets of with Darren and Adam on an extended mountain biking road-trip round the country.
Brechfa and a stag for Jez – Part 1
Jez holds his stag weekend in South Wales with Brechfa and Afan included in the fun. In part one, here’s our day at Brechfa
Ride report: Sunday 8 May – Five go off to Reigate (almost)
With most Moles off to Wales, a handful were left to head out on a Sunday ride to Reigate
Ride report: Wednesday 4 May – on the beach
Dust, trails, bikes and riders combine to create a great night ride to Leith Hill with unpredictable conditions.
Trail review: Penmachno vs. Marin Trail
Two man made trails in North Wales with two wildly different characters. Time for a Trail Fight!
Ride report: Friday 29 April – Hindhead
Royal wedding fever is neatly side-stepped as the Moles take advantage of a free day to get out to Hindhead and Black Down for some quality MTB trails.