Monthly Archives: December 2008

Happy New Year

It’s time to cast off the tatty threads of 2008 and pull on a nice new Merino shaped 2009.

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Single Speeding myths exploded

Singlespeeding means fewer mechanical problems and more knee problems? Not always…

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Happy Christmas 2008

Holiday wishes for Christmas and the New Year from the Muddymoles.

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Afan in December – Head in the clouds

It gets wet in Wales in winter. Well, Afan certainly was when Tony visited the Penhydd Trail in mid December.

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Exposure Lights MaXx-D (for Daddy) 4 LED light review

What’s it like living with and using the Exposure MaXx-D 4 LED light? Find out in this detailed review.

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Ride report: Sunday 21 December

The Moles experience mechanicals, cake and unusually, crumpet in a classic winter tour of the North Downs.

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Ten (OK, twelve) things about breaking your collarbone

What can you expect if you break your collarbone? How long is recovery, how much does it hurt and when will you feel good again?

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Give me a brake

Even disc brake pads wear out, some more than others. Lee bemoans his bad luck and ongoing investment in brake pads.

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So unfit

Mountain biking needs more than just leg strength. Upper body conditioning is the key to enjoying ride after ride.

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Mountain biking in Dorset – beyond our backyard

Dorset offers more for the mountain biker than meets the eye, from big chalk hills, sandy heaths, and scenic beauty around Corfe Castle, Studland Heath and Poole.

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