Monthly Archives: December 2010

End of 2010 – Weekly summary – Happy New Year

As the years draws to a close here is what the Moles have been up to this week.

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Boxing Day Panto: Some of us made it out there (oh no you didn’t)

A quiet Boxing Day and an icy trail experience for Paul and Keith. Slip n slide is the new rock n roll! Read the rest…

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An overview of the last week before Christmas

With so many committments taking Moles away from normal duties I thought it appropriate to combine a few events into one post.

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Sunday morning Leith – in the snow

Snow photo between the Tower and Quarry, more grip than you’d think – Sunday morning. Read the rest…

Hope Brake Pads: a short term review

Disc brake pads seem to have a variable life span. There’s so many factors that affect this, but proper bedding in is a must.

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Ride report: Sunday 12 December – Sturmey Archer

Grip and gear limitations on this weekend’s ride to Langley Vale across Headley.

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Emergency engineering works…

Update: 12:30, Monday 13 2010 Just to say normal business has resumed, including the forum. You know you missed us! A problem with file permissions apparantly, but we’re back cooking on gas; in a week or two you’ll all get … Read the rest…

Beware Well Meaning Advice

How do you tackle steep roll-ins on your mountain bike? The answer, according to Colin, is not quite what everyone tells you.

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Magura MT8 Carbotecture disc brake

The Magura MT8 brake marks the first use of their new Carbotecture composite material which appears to have some amazing properties.

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Ride report: Sunday 5 December – Slushy

A winter’s ride in the snow to Reigate for the Muddymoles this week turned out to be an excellent way to spend a Sunday.

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