Category Archives: Good weather

Racing in the sunshine and riding the Scott Foil and the Scott Scale 29er Expert

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

The sunshine has arrived and I’ve enjoyed two races wearing only shorts and jersey – no cold weather gear – at last! As well as the clothing it’s been a good week for Scott. I used the Foil Team Issue racing at … Continue reading →

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Life without Strava

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

I rode yesterday and today without my GPS. Now that might not sound like a big deal but life has begun to change. I am used to having a speedo when on my road bike but yesterday’s ride was just … Continue reading →

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You can’t always buy your way to the top

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

We were all keen to ride today and are all steadily getting stronger. We met up without a plan but I insisted on riding into the sun as I was so cold. It would be warm later and I was … Continue reading →

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It doesn’t get much better this……. and its January

Posted on January 15, 2012 by

I checked the temperature just after 7 expecting it to be freezing. It was 5 degrees and the sun wasn’t even up! I’d had an easy flat road ride on Wednesday and decided not to ride Friday so I was … Continue reading →

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No New Years resolutions, but……

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

Whilst I don’t do New Years Resolutions I did feel good rolling out at eight am on New Years Day. There was only my brother and I as the others didn’t make it. We didn’t see one other cyclist until … Continue reading →

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Perfect weather, perfect trails, perfect bike: Whyte 29er CS review

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

This morning’s ride was so good I really don’t know where to begin. It all started when Andy asked me if I could ride the new Whyte 29er CS. The bike arrived Friday and the excitement began to build. On … Continue reading →

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Endless Summer – Enjoy!

Posted on October 9, 2011 by

After the last few days I thought that summer was over. But I was wrong. I always get out several options of clothing Saturday night as I never know what it’ll actually be like at seven Sunday morning. I dressed … Continue reading →

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Size matters

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

Not just the wheel size but the frame size too. I have just had a good, nay, great ride on a medium 29er. Previously I had only ridden large 29ers, mostly the Scott Scale 29er Pro. Thanks to a friendly … Continue reading →

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Riding for the sheer joy of riding

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

I went out for an easy ride today to see how my legs would feel after last week’s trauma. We left in drizzle but that soon blew over and we spent most of the ride in the sun and wind. … Continue reading →

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The inevitable happened

Posted on May 22, 2011 by

My other brother, Paul, came down today to ride with Joe and I. Mat joined us and I made the acquaintance of an old friend, the Scott Spark. We started fast, partly my fault but also Paul’s. Paul headed off … Continue reading →

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