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March 2009
A round-up of articles posted during March 2009.
Velos, et Cake
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during March 2009.
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Bikes and cake and militant baked goods. What a great combination!
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Ride Report: Epsom Downs Loop, 29 March
Originally posted by Lee.
Filed under 'Rides' during March 2009.
So far there's 8 comment(s) on this post.
Sunday's ride involves punctures, latex rubber, Stane Street and a tour of Headley and Box Hill in the spring sunshine
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Shedfire brand is Tweak
Originally posted by Dave.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during March 2009.
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Matt probably has too much time on his hands or has a very good RSS search running. Anyway, he spotted a comment on a blog about being a "development rider for Tweak, the new bike brand from Calderdale." This fits with the partial logo shown on the Shedfire site....
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Shedfire Ragley meets the media
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during March 2009.
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Shedfire's Ragley sees some real world testing but we're guessing we'll have to wait for the verdict. And is that a logo on the horizon?
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Ride report: Wednesday 26 March - Ranmore, Horsley and Effingham
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Rides' during March 2009.
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Our weekly night ride throws up a new route that's fun, fast and flowing.
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What's your bogey trail?
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during March 2009.
So far there's 9 comment(s) on this post.
Holmbury, Leith and Pitch Hills are full of great trails as is much of the Surrey Hills in general. But which ones mess with your head?
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Lance Armstrong breaks his collarbone; Mark Cavendish wins
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during March 2009.
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Lance Armstrong breaks his collarbone in a crash while Britain's Mark Cavendish wins the Milan - San Remo classic.
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Friday night ride? Friday night curry!
Originally posted by Dave.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during March 2009.
So far there's 3 comment(s) on this post.
No way is Dave going to give up his Friday night curry for a blast round the Surrey Hills. That's what Saturdays are for...
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Ride report: Friday 20 March - Holmbury and Pitch Hill night ride
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Rides' during March 2009.
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With Mother's Day looming, we attempt to earn Brownie points by getting a ride in on Friday to leave the Sunday free. So of course we head to Holmbury!
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Pre-Ride Report: Fri 20 March - Holmbury and Pitch Hills
Originally posted by The Stig.
Filed under 'Rides' during March 2009.
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What's this, a ride report before the ride! Have I taken leave of my senses? No, but the sun is shining, the trails are sublime and I'm like a dog with two dicks in anticipation of another blast tonight, along with a nice pint afterwards. What a nice change from a post ride energy bar!...
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Ride report: Wed 18 March - Pottering Around the North Downs
Originally posted by The Stig.
Filed under 'Rides' during March 2009.
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A night ride round the Norbury Park area gets the pulses racing with lovely grippy trails giving a taste of summer.
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Oil and Gas exploration at Leith Hill - a follow up
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during March 2009.
So far there's 2 comment(s) on this post.
A response to the common arguments put forward that the Leith Hill Planning protest is just selfish protectionsim.
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Mountain biking and Back Pain
Originally posted by Dave.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during March 2009.
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If you suffer back pain while mountain biking you could try an osteopath. What can you expect if you've not been to an osteopath before?
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Ride report: Sunday 15 March - Bookham to Leith Hill
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Rides' during March 2009.
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A long, physically tiring 25 miles from Bookham to Leith Hill, covering some great trails today. 12 riders, a couple of people met along the way and perfect sunny weather.
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The most useless piece of plastic in mountain biking?
Originally posted by Tony.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during March 2009.
So far there's 2 comment(s) on this post.
Shimano SPD plastic pedal adaptors are possibly the most pointless bit of mountain bike kit around.
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AY Up ends UK distribution agreement
Originally posted by Lee.
Filed under 'News' during March 2009.
So far there's 1 comment(s) on this post.
Ay Up LED lighting systems have announced they are ending their UK distribution agreement and will now be supplying direct from Australia
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Ride report: Wednesday 11 Mar - Ranmore and Box Hill
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Rides' during March 2009.
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Another evening ride in mild weather takes the Moles over toward Ranmore and Box Hill, including China Pig.
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Brant at Shedfire appears to have been busy
Originally posted by Dave.
Filed under 'News' during March 2009.
So far there's 9 comment(s) on this post.
Brant Richards appears to have been busy since leaving On-one and setting up Shedfire. Here's news of his first efforts, the Ragley Ti hardtail and a weird set of handlebars.
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SRAM X0 goes super-pimp with anodised colours
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during March 2009.
So far there's 2 comment(s) on this post.
SRAM release details of their special edition coloured X0 groupset, including anodised X0 rear mech, cassette, trigger shifters and Truvativ Noir crankset in a range of colours.
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Trek Fuel EX 8 2009 review
Originally posted by Tony.
Filed under 'Reviews' during March 2009.
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A detailed review of the Trek Fuel EX 8 mountain bike with pictures. Overall, a great bike with carefully judged components.
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Ride report: Sunday 8 March - Ranmore and Abinger Roughs loop
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Rides' during March 2009.
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A joint Muddymoles/DoMTB ride across Ranmore and down the other side to the Abinger Roughs, then back via Dorking.
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Them and us; or now and then
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during March 2009.
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Thoughts on the differences in exercise levels between the generations.
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Ride report: Wednesday 4 March - Norbury loop
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Rides' during March 2009.
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Our regular winter night ride route round Norbury Park, taking in the Mickkleham Gallops and Alsation.
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Lamping - are we at risk?
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during March 2009.
So far there's 2 comment(s) on this post.
Lamping - the act of using bright lights to stun wildlife for poaching comes to the Surrey Hills.
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My retro bike project
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during March 2009.
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It may be a bit old in the tooth but a good bike like the 1998 Marin Muirwoods never truly dies. It just gets used in different ways.
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Cycleworks Demo Day 2009
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during March 2009.
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Cycleworks have their 2009 Demo Day this weekend, Sunday March 8th.
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Oil and Gas exploration on Leith Hill?
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during March 2009.
So far there's 6 comment(s) on this post.
The deadline for protesting against the prospect of oil and gas exploration in Waterden Wood on Leith Hill has been extended.
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Ride report: Sunday 1 March - Holmbury and Pitch Hill
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Rides' during March 2009.
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Holmbury and Pitch Hills hosted todays ride which featured lovely dry trails, comfortable riding temperatures, good company and someone who knew a route!
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