Monthly Archives: January 2009

Blackburn Mars 4.0 1W LED rear light review

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

A Wednesday night ride with 12 riders, 16 miles and lots of draggy clay.

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Return of the gloom

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Why the government’s anti-obesity campaign cannot work without an integrated approach to more exercise.

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