We were lucky enough to be invited to attend the UK Premiere of the new Anthill Films’ mountain bike picture Strength In Numbers thanks to Red Bull last night in Leicester Square. After a few free drinks, popcorn and Haribo we took our seats and waited for the Atherton’s to arrive to introduce the film. Gee Atherton is [...]
One of the conversations that seems to come up every now and then is the lottery conversation- the one discussing what you’d spend your money on, and if money would buy you happiness and friends. The answer seems to be yes on most counts, and to include huge properties with riding in the garden, a [...]
Mountain biking certainly attracts some that are destined to be remembered for some seriously dangerous feats. Here’s a few of our favourites over the years… Speed We all love going fast, but crazy Frenchman Eric Barone is attracted by setting world records. He set a speed record at 138mph at the Les Arcs resort, on [...]
There’s something really special about being the first one up in the morning. Once past that bleary eyed feeling, there’s a sense of achievement about it- especially if it’s a great day outside. Lately I’ve really been enjoying getting up at the crack of damn and getting out for a bit of a dawn raid. [...]
Given that humans are bi-pedal- upright walkers on two feet- it’s amazing just how many of us ride bikes as a main form of transport. Even over walking. The mountain bike is one of- if not the most efficient modes of powered transport around. Unsurprisingly the contact patches we have on the bike provide us [...]
I love how tech mountain bikes are- hydraulic brakes, single leg suspension forks, adjustable travel frame sets, angle adjusting headset cups, carbon fibre technology and advanced suspension damping. And then there’s the 30 precision gears, rapid fire shifting and even cooling fins on the brake pads, Internal cable routing and tubeless tyres. It’s no wonder [...]
It’s that time of year when Mountain Bike World Cup rumours are flying, Team talk is doing the rounds and gossip of who’s up to speed starts cranking round. But who’s your money on for a good entry start at the opening round? Pietermaritzburg, South Africa is holding the first MTB World Cup on March [...]
With the invention of Trail Centres, it’s easy to see why new riders might prefer them to natural riding. Other than fitness, there isn’t much holding a rider back from tackling almost any trail centre. There aren’t any obstacles you’ll come unstuck on without a little practice. Whilst this is great to build confidence and to [...]
