Category Archives: Night rides

Night ride and Scott Scale 29er Elite and Niterider Minewt 600 reviews

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

I don’t ride at night very often and so usually get it wrong. Last night, by 7:05pm I was ready to go with lights fully charged and bike ready. I hadn’t forgotten anything and the shop had only been closed … Continue reading →

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All the gear – no idea

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

I am the man: swanky pure white North Wave Typhoon shoes, Kask Vertigo helmet and my trusty Wilier Cento Uno. He’s got to be quick…. One problem, I was not alone. Quick on your own is not the same as … Continue reading →

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Can technical be too technical?

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

We, the shop boys and a few others, went out for our annual ride on Tuesday evening. Off to Stanmer Park to ride some of those magnificent & technical trails. The last night ride that I had done was in … Continue reading →

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The days are getting longer……. and bikes bigger

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

Oh Joy of Joys, I woke this morning in the pitch black knowing that summer is on the way. We have started to see the nights getting shorter. Always look on the bright side of life. Whilst my foot still … Continue reading →

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Accident and the invisible cyclist

Posted on December 21, 2010 by

I had another excuse today: lifts, and lots of them. With all this driving around town I had a first hand chance to see how invisible cyclists are. It was pouring with rain last night and I was following a … Continue reading →

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The joy of cycling

Posted on November 24, 2010 by

Its days like today and last night that make me realise how lucky we are to have bikes. Last night it was crisp and clear with a full moon beaming down. What better conditions to ride in? Jimbo and the … Continue reading →

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Wet or what?

Posted on October 27, 2010 by

There is rain and then there’s rain. It was pitch black when I left this morning, not a good sign. My daughter asked if it was raining, having done a shower window check, I said that it wasn’t. Emerging from … Continue reading →

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Night ride

Posted on October 14, 2010 by

Night ride is overstating it but I did ride home over the Downs. The shop to home off road involves a climb up to Cissbury and the subsequent down hill. I can think of worse commutes. Not far but it … Continue reading →

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