On the first day of the new year, and keeping up with traditions of New Years Resolutions, Josh (my brother-in-law) and I headed over to the local woods/trails that afternoon.... Continue Reading →
Covered In Mud
The Weekend Ride: First Ride of 2020
It was a very quick ride and unfortunately, I don't mean fast. We were out for around 50 minutes in total once we'd parked up and sorted the bikes out.... Continue Reading →
Early Morning Rides
Sometimes they can be really tough, but they can also be the most rewarding. I'm sure that I'm not the only one who sometimes struggles to get out of bed... Continue Reading →
Review: Brand X Ascend Dropper Post – First Impressions
Go easy on me, this is my first review. This is something that I've wanted to do for a while now and there is a dedicated section of my blog... Continue Reading →
Dropper Posts
One of the best things for your mountain bike! I mentioned in my previous post that I'd finally managed to install a dropper post on my hardtail. I've had dropper... Continue Reading →
The Orange Gets Some Upgrades
This bike has a very special place in my heart. However, it has definitely been neglected over the last year or so; It doesn't get ridden as much as it... Continue Reading →
Hardtails
9 times out of 10 if I'm going out on the mountain bikes then my Santa Cruz Bronson, my full suspension bike, usually gets picked. However, on recent rides, I've... Continue Reading →
A Quick Brake Change
Still not quite as quick as a Formula 1 pit stop. However, I think it's the quickest I've changed a set of brakes and discs on a bike. Oh and... Continue Reading →
The Weekend Ride: Sherwood Pines
I know, back here again, but it's definitely an easy place to go, especially at short notice. Well, I say short notice, I got a text from Josh staying that we... Continue Reading →
Picture or Personal Best?
So, here's the scenario. You're out and about on the bike. You're feeling good. The weather is great. You're enjoying a lovely cycle along a country road where you know... Continue Reading →
A Cyclists Christmas
Hopefully, everyone has had a wonderful Christmas and a great start to the new year. I have to admit, I love Christmas. Not just because of the presents but because of... Continue Reading →
New Year, New Start, New Targets
Happy New Year everyone! I can't believe that 2018 has been, come and gone. Looking back on my Strava, it's been a pretty good year for me. We'll ignore the... Continue Reading →
The Weekend Ride: Sherwood Pines
Old reliable. When I need a quick ride or just a bit of fun I visit my closet trail centre. It's not the best, or the most technical and there... Continue Reading →
Tips and Tricks to Keep Riding Through Autumn
Just keep going... If only it was that easy. As the weather starts to turn and the temperature drops. It can become less enticing to head out the door. I'm... Continue Reading →
Autumn Riding
The Weather has turned and the season has changed, but that doesn't mean us cyclists stop riding.
When Cycling Is More Than Just A Hobby
Everybody has different things in life that they find important. For me, riding bikes has always been towards the top of the list.
To GoPro or Not?
To film or not to film... That is the question.
I’m Back on the Mountain Bike!
Finally! I'm back on my favourite bike doing my favourite type of cycling. Ok, it was a fairly steady ride, but it did involve some dry dusty trails and that... Continue Reading →
Stress Buster
Cycling is good for you. No, I'll re-phrase that, cycling is great for you. Everyone suffers from stress every now and then. It could be work, day to day life,... Continue Reading →
Garmin… Making Cycling Easier Or More Complicated?
I would love to know how many miles I cycled as a kid. I suspect it's a fair amount. Any and all opportunity I had I was out on my... Continue Reading →
Life Behind Bars 