Category Archives: Mountainbike racing

Windy rides and the sail effect of deep section rims

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

I can’t remember a year like this. I raced through bluebell woods in bright warm sunshine  last Sunday and then, on Tuesday, I visited hell. I raced at Goodwood. The rain started before I could finish my warm up lap … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 3, 2012 by

It’s not all about my rides, here’s Will’s race report from Dalby: Round two of the national points series was held at Dalby forest.  This was one I was really looking forward to due to its reputation of being a very technical … Continue reading →

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Bit off more than I could chew

Posted on April 10, 2011 by

I’ve been looking forward to today’s ride for a long time. I wanted to ride my Five Ways Loop. I’d ride alone which was what I wanted – no waiting. Jo & Barney were eaten alive on a road race … Continue reading →

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Over enthusiastic or stupid?

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

My legs are still aching but I’ve committed to doing the first round of the Southern XC on Sunday. Its a horrible course as I remember, no hills. Hills mean rest as what goes up has to come down. I … Continue reading →

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Autumn singletrack

Posted on October 17, 2010 by

The mountain bike won. With the leaves falling the singletrack verges on being enchanted. The road equivalent to singletrack is an alpine descent and there are not many of those around here. I made the most of the exceptional seasonal … Continue reading →

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