Category Archives: Mountain bike rides

Scott Spark 940 review on stunning frozen trails

Posted on December 7, 2016 by

We have a selection of 2017 Scotts for demo: Sparks, Genius, Genius Plus and the XC Scale. As I have been waiting four months for my Scott Spark RC 900 WC to arrive I was keen to remind myself of … Continue reading →

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Should the South Downs National Park charge for mountain biking?

Posted on October 3, 2016 by

I think that we ought not ask that question but should look at the attitude of users, and in this article, some mountain biker’s attitudes to their rights on the trails. When I started mountain biking there were some bikes … Continue reading →

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Use it or lose it!

Posted on September 14, 2015 by

I must have started half a dozen blog posts with that title over the last 10 years but it is never more apt following yesterday’s ride. The trails were bone dry. Too dry! Obviously the roots had traction but the … Continue reading →

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The sun brings out the crowds… and mud.

Posted on December 29, 2014 by

I have warned countless times over the last 10 years not to ride on melted trails…… Yesterday I did. I could not start until late. So, still wanting to take it easy and enjoying my renewed passion for mountain biking, … Continue reading →

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I love mountain biking.

Posted on November 16, 2014 by

As I said last week it’s the riding not the kit that counts. Or is it? Let’s define a few things first. I am, foremost, a fitness fanatic, following that I am a cyclist as it’s an easy way to … Continue reading →

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It’s not all about racing

Posted on August 12, 2013 by

I wanted to celebrate wearing my new Quest Adventure jersey and for some reason I chose the dirt. I don’t know why. Perhaps it is because my closest association with racing jerseys has been on a mountain bike. One of … 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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