Mutterings
Cycle Show highlights 2009
Some of the key themes to emerge from the UK Cycle Show at Earls Court this year. Colour, Cross but no 29ers.
IMB – free online MTB ‘zine?
Tony gives his thoughts on the new IMB (International Mountain Bike) magazine and talks about it’s potential
Another Banzai Badger
The screaming reality of Dusk ‘Til Dawn suddenly hit me last week, as did the realisation that the most strenuous cycling I have done over the summer has usually involved trolling along with my children in tow. In order to try and shock a bit of fitness and stamina into my lardy body, I have been popping out for a … Read the rest…
Light wars – Nukeproof or LUU
Two companies, Chain Reaction and On-one, are using differing methods to sell essentially similar (but distinct) LED lights. Which one makes the most sense?
Out in the woods
The Moles dispense with the bikes and set out on foot, in the dark, to photograph mountain bike lights in the woods.
Ibis Tranny: The new three-way swinger
I have been decidedly absent from a few rides recently and even more guilty of not contributing to this site for some months, but what better way to stage a comeback of Armstrong proportions (that way I have an excuse if it all goes quiet for another year!) than with something right up my street.
A few random thoughts
Matt’s going to be busy over the next few weeks – here’s a round-up of what’s on the agenda.
Pharyngitis from cycling? Possibly
Could bacteria in Matt’s Camelbak (hydration) hoses and bladder have caused an outbreak of acute pharyngitis? Best check yours.
Commuter – it’s a different kind of cycling altogether
Matt gives his thoughts on cycle commuting, covering traffic, pedal action and crazy riders with a death wish.
My bad cycling manners on the road
Matt loses his self control over an idiot driver and some useless traffic calming.