Bike talk
Return of the gloom
Winter riding is the perfect antidote to SAD depression and sloth. Exercise, company and fun, can’t be bad!
Upcoming.org
THe Muddymoles set up a mountain bike ride group on Upcoming.org to publicise their MTB rides
How to: position your brake and gear levers
Getting your brake and gear levers properly aligned can make a massive difference to your riding control and comfort on a bike.
Tips for buying a decent mountain bike (including Cyclescheme and Cycle2Work)
What should new riders (for example via Cyclescheme or Cycle2Work) look for when buying a good quality mountain bike, with particular advice for women cyclists.
Resolved, 2009
A light hearted look at plans mountain biking in 2009.
2009 bike mileage
A summary of miles ridden during 2009 covering several riders and bikes.
What Christmas gifts did you get this year?
We always have a list of new kit we want for our mountain bikes. What was in your stocking this year?
Happy New Year
It’s time to cast off the tatty threads of 2008 and pull on a nice new Merino shaped 2009.
Single Speeding myths exploded
Singlespeeding means fewer mechanical problems and more knee problems? Not always…
Happy Christmas 2008
Holiday wishes for Christmas and the New Year from the Muddymoles.
Ten (OK, twelve) things about breaking your collarbone
What can you expect if you break your collarbone? How long is recovery, how much does it hurt and when will you feel good again?
Give me a brake
Even disc brake pads wear out, some more than others. Lee bemoans his bad luck and ongoing investment in brake pads.