Articles written during January 2014

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Sunshine, mountain bikes and cakes; what’s not to like?

First decide on the cake stop, then plan a route; that’s definitely my type of ride.

Filed under Rides in January 2014.

Mudhugger and Powa mudguards

The relentless rain has proved to be the perfect situation for testing front and rear mudguards on our mountain bikes!

Filed under Components, Reviews in January 2014.

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Mole down on the ice :(

Black ice on a short tarmac stretch gives Lloyd no chance at avoiding trouble

Filed under Rides in January 2014.

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Maybe it’s a bad idea to stick stuff on your crash helmet?

Does putting stuff like camera and light mounts on your crash helmet put you at risk of greater injury?

Filed under Bike talk, Lifestyle in January 2014.

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Ride report: Sunday 5 January – Ranmore roaming

This morning was a small window of opportunity in the midst of what seems like a never ending wall of water

Filed under Rides in January 2014.

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The only way is Vole

Just before Christmas, Dave posted to our Facebook page that there was a rumour we were thinking of changing our name from the MuddyMoles to the Water Voles in light of the Great Flood of 2013. That might not be a bad idea…

Filed under Bike talk, Lifestyle in January 2014.

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Best conditions of the year?

The best day of the week so far, which translates as the first day since Sunday that it’s not raining or blowing a gale, saw RoadMole and myself meeting at The Anchor around 8am

Filed under Rides in January 2014.