Scariest Moment of My Life!

I was out yesterday night on a local route by Captain Cooks Monument. Everything was nice, bike was feeling good, trails were dry, had some good music in my ears! Me and a Friend were riding down a motocross track towards 'Red Hill', a large natural hill which has it's name for obvious reasons. We blasted down it at a fair speed with me in front. At the bottom we discussed various routes to take us down to the car park. I decided to take a route which I've not ridden in a while. It's a flowing piece...

Holiday!

Recently we've booked a family holiday to Wales. We'll be staying in the Snowdonia area which should be good for mountain biking. I've been wanting to do some big mountain adventure cycling for a while now and hopefully I should be able to in Wales. I've been doing a bit of research regarding Mt Snowdon and how accessible it is to mountain bikers. I'd love to be able to ride up and down it. We'll also be near the Coed Y Brenin trail center, so I'll have to check that out as well. First of all though...

You Like This - MTB Movie

Another one of my favourites. "You Like This" is a 27 minute video displaying some of canada's finest riding. Enjoy!...

So, I went for a run.....

Last night at around 8PM I decided to go for a run. I have done this a few times in the past but never very often. I don't really know why I went but I just had an urge to get out of the house as I'd been sat in all day doing bugger all. My plan was to take the main path up to Roseberry topping. I set off walking up until I was out of sight (I don't feel comfortable jogging or running in public, don't know why.) As I approached the path leading to the shooting hut. I heard some chanting and slurred...

Race Face Re-opens it's doors!

The Canadian mountain bike component brand, Race Face ran into financial difficulties and said goodbye in March of this year but now their back! Chris Tutton, a previous employee who left in 2008 entered a "tightly contested bidding war" to regain control of the company. He is now managing director. I am hoping they will carry on revolutionizing the sport of mountain biking for many years to come. Good luck to them! My Race Face Bar and Stem Combo feeling strong and looking good...

Follow Me - A Mountain Bike Film

I've recently been watching a variety of mountain bike movies in the hope that they will inspire me to ride faster and to give me more confidence on more gnarly trails. My personal favourite is "Follow Me" by Anthill Films. It follows some of the most amazing riders as they tour the globe ripping it up on some pretty spectacular trails. Please feel free to suggest some of your favourite mtb movies! Here's the trailer for "Follow Me". Follow Me - the Teaser from Anthill Films on Vim...

Red Hill Route

Thought I'd share one of the trails which I ride. This trail is only five miles long but it contains some pretty sweet technical riding.  If your just getting into mountain biking this is probably one to avoid. The ride starts by the information centre in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire. Firstly you follow the road all the way up to Gribbdale Gate which can be a lung-busting climb if your not used to this kind of riding. Next, you take the path up toward Captain Cooks Monument. This is now a...

My Bike - Scott Aspect 45

Hi Guys, Thought I'd post a bit about the bike I ride. I have a Scott Aspect 45 from the good ol' year of 2008. When it was stock it had a Suntour fork and an Alivio eight speed drive train. The forks didn't last long. After a month or so of riding they had seized up. I took it back to the bike shop and explained what had happened. They were good guys and put a pair of the same on straight away! After another month of riding the same thing had happened so I took it back again and they fitted a...

Welcome!

Hey Guys, First of all, welcome to my blog. I am going to be posting lots of stuff just generally about mountain biking on here. I'd be interested to find out where people ride and what bikes you guys ride, so if you like the blog please follow it. Keep an eye on the blog as I'll be posting some video's and routes in my area. Happy Trail...