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January 2009
A round-up of articles posted during January 2009.
How to: Keep your bike clean in winter
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Tips' during January 2009.
So far there's 1 comment(s) on this post.
Top tips for keeping you bike in running order over winter, by keeping it clean and the mud off.
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Ride report: Wednesday 28 Jan - Ranmore and White Down loop
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Rides' during January 2009.
So far there's 4 comment(s) on this post.
The Moles head out into the Surrey Hills after heavy rain to find mud, mayhem and a little bit of comedy on their night ride.
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Where's yer Skips Col?
Originally posted by The Stig.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during January 2009.
So far there's 2 comment(s) on this post.
Colin's finger injury has been keeping him off the bike and the voice in his head doesn't like it.
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Reflections on light
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during January 2009.
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The sky is getting brighter and lighter as late January sun gets Matt thinking about the summer in the Surrey Hills
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Selle Italia Max Flite Gel Flow saddle review
Originally posted by Tony.
Filed under 'Reviews' during January 2009.
So far there's 9 comment(s) on this post.
The Selle Italia Max Flite Gel Flow saddle is a pretty clever piece of kit, but as this review shows, it doesn't suit everyone.
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Ride report: Sunday 25 January - Holmbury and Pitch Hill
Originally posted by Dave.
Filed under 'Rides' during January 2009.
So far there's 4 comment(s) on this post.
Another muddy ride over the best of the Surrey Hills, although the conditions brought on brake pad and handlebar failures.
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2009 Santa Cruz Blur XC Carbon
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during January 2009.
So far there's 0 comment(s) on this post.
Is it all upside with the new Santa Cruz Blur XC Carbon? Well, it's not a foregone conclusion.
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Ride report: Wednesday 21 Jan - Headley MTB loop
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Rides' during January 2009.
So far there's 3 comment(s) on this post.
Wet, windy and muddy conditions reassert themselves on the Surrey Hills
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Peaslake Stores
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Cake' during January 2009.
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Peaslake Stores has great home made food, including unusual deli offerings, a great location and best of all, real mugs for the tea.
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Ride report: Sunday 18 January - Holmbury and Pitch Hill
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Rides' during January 2009.
So far there's 6 comment(s) on this post.
Our Sunday ride takes us over the Pitch and Holmbury Hills for some great trails. Just don't expect to do it relying only on a GPS!
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Blackburn Mars 4.0 1W LED rear light review
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Reviews' during January 2009.
So far there's 5 comment(s) on this post.
The Blackburn Mars 4.0 puts out an astonishing amount of light from it's 1W LED, here's a review of what it has to offer.
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Ride report: Wednesday 14 Jan - Norbury and Headley MTB loop
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Rides' during January 2009.
So far there's 8 comment(s) on this post.
A Wednesday night ride with 12 riders, 16 miles and lots of draggy clay.
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Return of the gloom
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during January 2009.
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Winter riding is the perfect antidote to SAD depression and sloth. Exercise, company and fun, can't be bad!
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Upcoming.org
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during January 2009.
So far there's 5 comment(s) on this post.
THe Muddymoles set up a mountain bike ride group on Upcoming.org to publicise their MTB rides
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Ride report: Sunday 11 January - Bookham to Epsom Downs loop
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Rides' during January 2009.
So far there's 12 comment(s) on this post.
The Muddymoles make a huge loop to Box Hill via Epsom Downs, Matt finds his mojo and after three weeks, the thaw sets in.
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Intense Uzzi, Tracer VP and Spider 2 launched
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during January 2009.
So far there's 1 comment(s) on this post.
A round up of the new Intense Cycles product range which now includes The Uzzi, Tracer VP and Spider 2.
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How to: position your brake and gear levers
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Tips' during January 2009.
So far there's 2 comment(s) on this post.
Getting your brake and gear levers properly aligned can make a massive difference to your riding control and comfort on a bike.
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Ride report: Wednesday 7 Jan - Norbury Park MTB loop
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Rides' during January 2009.
So far there's 4 comment(s) on this post.
Our weekly night ride took full advantage of the frozen conditions to pack a fast and furious punch round Norbury Park and Mickleham, finishing on Alsation.
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Tips for buying a decent mountain bike (including Cyclescheme and Cycle2Work)
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Tips' during January 2009.
So far there's 0 comment(s) on this post.
What should new riders (for example via Cyclescheme or Cycle2Work) look for when buying a good quality mountain bike, with particular advice for women cyclists.
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Cycling, obesity and the government
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during January 2009.
So far there's 0 comment(s) on this post.
Why the government's anti-obesity campaign cannot work without an integrated approach to more exercise.
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Ride report: Sunday 4 Jan - Bookham to Gatton Park loop
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Rides' during January 2009.
So far there's 6 comment(s) on this post.
An interesting mountain bike route from Bookham to Gatton Park in Reigate, taking in Colley Hill and the North Downs Way.
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Resolved, 2009
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during January 2009.
So far there's 0 comment(s) on this post.
A light hearted look at plans mountain biking in 2009.
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2009 bike mileage
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during January 2009.
So far there's 2 comment(s) on this post.
A summary of miles ridden during 2009 covering several riders and bikes.
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What Christmas gifts did you get this year?
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during January 2009.
So far there's 3 comment(s) on this post.
We always have a list of new kit we want for our mountain bikes. What was in your stocking this year?
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