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February 2010
A round-up of articles posted during February 2010.
Ride report: Sunday 28 February - The Apocalypse
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Rides' during February 2010.
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The last ride of February which has been relentlessly wet. And what do you know? It rained, cats and dogs!
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BikeRadar Demo Day at Bedgebury, March 28
Originally posted by Andy.
Filed under 'News' during February 2010.
So far there's 14 comment(s) on this post.
BikeRadar are holding a Demo Day at Bedgebury on 28 March 2010 where you can try some unusal and exotic mountain bikes such as Lynskey, Tomac and Ragley.
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The Devil Makes Work of Idle Hands
Originally posted by The Stig.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during February 2010.
So far there's 12 comment(s) on this post.
Keeping mountain bikes in proper working order takes a bit of organisation. Here's Colin's DIY tool tidy
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Ride report: Winter riding in Afan
Originally posted by Tony.
Filed under 'Rides' during February 2010.
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A couple of hardy souls take the opportunity to ride Afan in mid-February, including White's Level and The Wall (W2W)
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Ride Report: Sunday 21 February - Box Hill
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Rides' during February 2010.
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Hard riding, low traction levels and freezing temperatures result in another arduous ride across the North Downs in February
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2010 Pipedream Sirius R853
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during February 2010.
So far there's 5 comment(s) on this post.
The new 2010 Pipedream Sirius R853 offers Reynolds 853 tubing, a versatile frame and a bargain price. I quite fancy one!
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Ride report: Wednesday 17 February - White Downs clag
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Rides' during February 2010.
So far there's 3 comment(s) on this post.
Another winter's ride across the North Downs to White Down where heavy going seemed to create a temporary hell!
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Motivation
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during February 2010.
So far there's 3 comment(s) on this post.
Motivation comes from surprising places. Who'd have thought the least keen Mole racer we know could change our outlook on things?
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Exotic carbon rigid MTB fork review
Originally posted by Lee.
Filed under 'Reviews' during February 2010.
So far there's 7 comment(s) on this post.
A review of the Exotic Carbon Rigid MTB fork which Lee has fitted to his Scandium hardtail
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Maintenance crisis
Originally posted by Tony.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during February 2010.
So far there's 6 comment(s) on this post.
Tony finds having five bikes doesn't make it any more likely they'll work when you need them to!
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Stickers! Well, round 1 anyway...
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during February 2010.
So far there's 4 comment(s) on this post.
Our first attempt at producing frame stickers to promote the Muddymoles
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Ride report: Wednesday 10 February - Neck pain
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Rides' during February 2010.
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A hell of a tough ride up and over a frozen North Downs looking for a mud-free ride. We succeeded but boy was it exhausting!
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27 minus 18 = 1x9 actually
Originally posted by The Stig.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during February 2010.
So far there's 8 comment(s) on this post.
Colin's latest madcap MTB development - going 1x9 on his Ti Inbred 456 with the help of an N-Gear Jump Stop chain device
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Freeride report: Sunday 7 February - Rogate DH Bike Park
Originally posted by Andy.
Filed under 'Rides' during February 2010.
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A morning of demon facing at Rogate ends with Andy and Erick shaken and stirred.
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Ride Report - Sunday 7 February - B Team: Mole Duo
Originally posted by Dave.
Filed under 'Rides' during February 2010.
So far there's 6 comment(s) on this post.
A small group of enthusiastic riders head over the North Downs
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Topeak AlienLux rear light
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Mutterings' during February 2010.
So far there's 3 comment(s) on this post.
A novelty rear bike light perhaps but why does staying safe have to be boring? And it comes in colours!
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Ride report: Wednesday 3 February - muddy again
Originally posted by Tony.
Filed under 'Rides' during February 2010.
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Winter mud continues with the North Downs currently a greasy mess of wet chalk and clay. Still, it gets you fitter!
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Shimano Alfine 11-speed internal gear hub - Spinal Tap?
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'News' during February 2010.
So far there's 2 comment(s) on this post.
Shimano announce an updated Alfine internally geared hub, with 11 speeds and broader gear range. Oh and it's lighter too.
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Astounding Adventures mountain bike training course review
Originally posted by Matt.
Filed under 'Reviews' during February 2010.
So far there's 12 comment(s) on this post.
Astounding Adventures show that whatever your riding ability, proper skills coaching, rather than expensive new kit, can really help you improve your bike riding
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