It was a very quick ride and unfortunately, I don't mean fast. We were out for around 50 minutes in total once we'd parked up and sorted the bikes out. It was a spontaneously planned ride, I received a message from my brother in law late on Friday evening, saying that he was planning on... Continue Reading →
Early Morning Rides
Sometimes they can be really tough, but they can also be the most rewarding. I'm sure that I'm not the only one who sometimes struggles to get out of bed early in the morning. There are just some days where my eyelids are far too heavy to even consider opening, never mind getting out on... Continue Reading →
Dropper Posts
One of the best things for your mountain bike! I mentioned in my previous post that I'd finally managed to install a dropper post on my hardtail. I've had dropper posts before, on my previous and currently full suspension bikes. For those that don't know, a dropper post is a seat post that can be... Continue Reading →
A Quick Brake Change
Still not quite as quick as a Formula 1 pit stop. However, I think it's the quickest I've changed a set of brakes and discs on a bike. Oh and the handlebars for good measure. At the weekend, I received a text from Josh asking if I'd like to go for a quick blast around... Continue Reading →
The Weekend Ride: Sherwood Pines
I know, back here again, but it's definitely an easy place to go, especially at short notice. Well, I say short notice, I got a text from Josh staying that we should go out to pines but on the hardtails. Something we haven't done in a while. Especially as the bike was sitting in the garage... Continue Reading →
Autumn Riding
The Weather has turned and the season has changed, but that doesn't mean us cyclists stop riding.