Monthly Archives: August 2009

Thetford D2D 2009 – Our first race entry

After years of thinking about it, the Moles finally step up to the plate with a race entry to Thetford’s 2009 Dusk til Dawn race.

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Ride report: Wednesday 12 August – Malhamdale loop

Arduous climbing, misty hills, atmospheric surroundings. Mountain biking in the Dales can be quite a challenge.

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Ride report: Sunday 16 August – And then there were 3 (almost)

It was close. I very nearly followed in the footsteps of Colin and Tony!

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Ibis Tranny: The new three-way swinger

I have been decidedly absent from a few rides recently and even more guilty of not contributing to this site for some months, but what better way to stage a comeback of Armstrong proportions (that way I have an excuse … Read the rest…

Intense Spider 29er – 3 rides in

With three rides on the Spider now complete I thought I add a few more reflections on this frame.

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Ride Report: Sunday 9 August

Weather was looking up as a small but determined group head out into the hills

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Life

After a long battle, the Fat Cyclist’s wife Susan loses her battle with cancer.

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A few random thoughts

Matt’s going to be busy over the next few weeks – here’s a round-up of what’s on the agenda.

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Stolen Whyte E5 bike

Details of AndyC’s long awaited, promptly nicked Whyte E5 MTB bike

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Ride report: Sunday 2 August – Swinley, oooff!!

A trip to Swinley ends up with one tac-d wheel, a broken rib and a broken collarbone. On two separate riders! Ouch!

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