Articles written during February 2024

Crank arm maintenance after the pub

Ride report: Sunday 25 February – Harrier jump jets at Charlwood

A different kind of ride after a lack of MTBs in working order forced a rethink – and a trip to Charlwood to see Harrier jump jets.

Filed under Rides in February 2024.

WiggleCRC warehouse staff

Wiggle and Chain Reaction are done

This is a bitter blow. Wiggle and Chain Reaction appear to have run their course.

Filed under 2024, News in February 2024.

Matt and Lloyd climbing from Juniper Hall

Ride report: Sunday 18 February – hardtail heaven

Well, where to start with today? Umm… my crankarm fell off…?!

Filed under Rides in February 2024.

The Mickleham Bypass near Burford Bridge in the 1930s

The history of the A24 Mickleham Bypass in Surrey

Today it’s time for a history lesson. Let me take you back all the way to 1937 and a newly built Mickleham Bypass

Filed under Bike talk in February 2024.

The Moles at the Blackheath War Memorial

Ride report: Sunday 11 February – the wrong sort of keto diet

A long ride with 11 riders covering 32 miles or so. With mud, but no large sticks were harmed today.

Filed under Rides in February 2024.

Focus VAM 2 SL in the woods

Focus VAM² SL 9.0 e-mountain bike is just 16.7kg

That’s right. An e-MTB weighing not far off a regular MTB – which has got to be a good thing.

Filed under 2024, News in February 2024.

Bird Aether 9 with Hutchinson tan wall tyres

Bird Aether 9 review

My Bird Aether 9 has over 2,500 miles on it – time for a long-term review.

Filed under Bikes, Reviews in February 2024.

A stuck Maxle requires trailside engineering

Ride report: Sunday 4 February – The meetings, the missings and the mechanicals

The Moles reach the limit of their mechanical skills against a stubborn Maxle that refuses to shift

Filed under Rides in February 2024.

Lloyd back on his feet and riding again

What to expect from a broken pelvis: Part 5 – long-term outcomes

With a positive attitude and hard work, it is possible to be active after a broken pelvis.

Filed under Bike talk in February 2024.

Lloyd celebrating his 50th birthday

What to expect from a broken pelvis: Part 4 – rehabilitation

10 years ago Lloyd broke his pelvis. After getting out of hospital, Lloyd’s recovery begins.

Filed under Bike talk in February 2024.