Winter Hill, Tail End of Summer
It’s the last day of August, summer is hanging on. 125km round trip from the coast up to the masts at the top of Rivington. Good test of the Spark and some epic riding. New to me trails and some brilliant scenery. 4,200km in so far this year…
Smashed it
Sometime at the beginning of June I passed my annual riding target of 2,500km. As June comes to an end I’m on track to be nearing 3,000km. Last year in the same time period I’d ridden 140km and to further emphasise the difference, earlier this month in a ride out to Delamere Forest for coffee…
Chasing Memories
It’s Tuesday evening, after a final day for the foreseeable future spent in Oxford, I’ve taken the executive decision to break up the journey home with a tactical riding opportunity (T.R.O.). 45 minutes later, I’m just over half way around the red route at Cannock Chase and I’m contemplating the similarities of Thetford Forest and…
Gravel, Roubaix, Singletrack & Quieter Roads
The year started with a simple goal: Ride more. The plan worked and 15kg weight loss later, achieved through hitting the gym and riding a variety of Peloton, ICG & Matrix stationary trainers whilst away on business and getting back out on the bike. With the riding happening again I set some targets, new gravel…
Frozen Sand
Dawn light. Just about freezing. Iced puddles, frozen sand and clear skies. Local trails and a commitment to ride more in 2025.
Llandegla
Another grey day at Llandegla. I did a great ride with Neil whilst the boys had some coaching with Lardy. Sometimes when you’re blasting around the trails you don’t really get a chance to take in the views and scenery. It’s pretty spectacular, even when the weather’s not the best.
Fat Biking
I looked in my photos for a picture of the last time I was out here on the fattie. I had to do far too much scrolling. So it was time to set that right and the weather agreed.
Gwydir Bach
Took the boys around Gwydir Bach. Bouncy Canyons for the boys and testing out the Yeti. There’s no doubt that the former Marin Trail is a proper mountain bike trail in every sense of the term. Big climbs, big descents, brilliant singletrack and truly awesome scenery make this a trail to remember. Most, but not…
Cross Biking
Out on the cross bike for a blast. It’s the end of August. I’m wearing a long sleeve Roubaix fleece lined top and a windproof gilet. Summer feels like a long time ago…
Yeti ARC
When I was around 16 one of my riding buddies was at University and came home with an original Yeti ARC. It was tricked to the max. Manitou IIIs, Gravity Research high leverage cantilever brakes, Cook Bros Racing cranks, Ringle Stem and Seatpost and the classic turquoise and yellow paint scheme. It was so light…
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