Lunar eclipse explained
It is now 22nd December so we are on the home straight for the onset of warm weather and dry dusty trails, this year the shortest day (21st December) coincided with a lunar eclipse. Continue reading
On One steel 456
On One appear to be developing a family of 456 frames with the original steel, titanium, carbon as well as the Summer Season versions. I bought an 456Ti in July 2008 and it has been my main mtb ever since. After communication with Luke via the STW forum we met up to try each others bikes and offer our opinions on both the Steel 456 and Titanium 456. Continue reading
Guess who had mudguards?
Three of us met at Westcott Church on Sunday 14 November for a ride of exploration.
Mike and Pete had both ridden parts of the proposed route, but not for some time, and not joined together. Continue reading
Muddy Waters grave in Chicago. The original mojo man.
I was enjoying riding during the summer when in mid-August my desire and enthusiasm for anything mtb crashed through the floor. My mojo had gone.
Thanks guys!
A long time ago the myths say that a troll could be found living underneath a bridge and travellers paid a toll or, in some cases, were eaten. Although some bridges were crossed and trolls abounded no tolls seemed required and only breakfasts were to be eaten. In fact the only danger was the exposed roots that lay in wait around every corner but only claimed a few travellers on this particular day. Continue reading
Sundown at Stanmer
Last night was my first ride out with the Brighton MTB group. Rayment’s cycles had recommended them as a friendly bunch who might be a good troop of regular riders to head out with.
I’ve been riding for a couple months and in that time have got to know various bits and pieces of Stanmer park but was nervous about riding at night, I was also apprehensive about shelling out £300 on a set of lights that might do little but guide the ambulance crew to my battered and bleeding body. Continue reading
There is a song…
I drop down, then get up again
you’re never going to keep me down
I drop down, then get up again
I’m never gonna clear that jump… Continue reading
Thats gotta hurt!
It had been raining, not just your average rain, Amazon Forest style monsoon fill your boots kind of rain. Having only been on 3 rides with Brighton MTB before you could forgive me for staying at home, in the warm, just me, my belly and the telly. That seemed like a bit of a cop out. With a quick fix of yet another side wall ‘flint slice’ puncture and a last tweak of what is fast becoming a rear derailleur nightmare, I chucked the bike on the back of the car and headed off for the Thursday night ride. Continue reading
Off Camber-tastic
The second Brighton Big Dog took place on 14th August. Following the scorching weather of the 2008 G2 and 2009 Big Dog event we were due some rain and 2010 delivered in bucket loads.
Having recently purchased a new bike I felt it was about time I hit some trails having lived in the area for a year or so and not seeing much in the way of countryside yet. Continue reading
