Anyone who has ridden their bike offroad during winter knows just how muddy things get. The key to keeping bikes clean, which is hugley important if you want to avoid going to the local bike shop to replace worn out kit every few weeks, is twofold.
Muddymoles
XC, Freeride and Downhill mountain biking in the Mole Valley, Surrey Hills (including Leith, Pitch and Holmbury Hills) and beyond
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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.
Tips to get kids and teenagers mountain biking
Tips and advice covering what you should think about to get your kids riding off-road.
Think about bike insurance
Bike insurance (public liability and theft/accident insurance) isn’t something you lust after but you’ll be glad if ever you need it.
How to: repair a tubeless (UST) tyre
Just how do you effect a repair on a UST tubeless tyre, if you’re new to them and maybe a little unsure?
How to: Check your sag
Colin tells you how to go about checking the sag on your forks for optimum performance.
A guide for biking divas
Female readers especially (but inevitably not exclusively) will appreciate valuable advice on how to ride a bike in a skirt and high heels.
How to: Use your front brake
Stopping – pretty fundamental to any pursuit that involves speed but not always as easy as you’d think to master.
It’s not just about having the most powerful brakes!
How to: Use your rear brake
Here’s a tip for riding your Mountain BIke which might prove useful to beginners and experienced riders alike.
How to: Make a tyre boot
If you’re running tubeless tyres it’s a pretty good idea to make yourself a tyre boot. Sooner or later you’ll be glad you did.
Cable zen
So far this year I have replaced my jockey wheels, chain, middle chainring and the rear cassette in an attempt to improve the gear shift on my Rift Zone. They all needed replacing anyway but how frustrating is it to … Read the rest…
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Linkage
MTB links in Surrey - homepage
- Cycleworks
- Diary Of A Mountain Biker
- Head for the Hills
- Hurtwood Control Trust
- Mole Valley Cycling Forum
- Redlands trails
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