Shock Guard for the Reign

After reading up on people's problems with the giant reign, it became apparent that many people were having problems with the rear shock due to it being slightly exposed to any crud coming from the front wheel. After looking around I saw that some people had made their own shock guard and mounted it on the down tube. I decided to do the same. I am quite skint at the moment because I am already saving to get the shock and rear hub serviced on the reign I decided to try and make this spending...

Rock jump near Red Hill

I found this little gem of a trail a little while ago. I was a little annoyed I hadn't spotted it sooner though because it runs right along side the main track down towards red hill and even crosses over it at one point. At the top of this little gem is a choice of paths, a steep and smooth hill or a rock drop-off. I had seen this rock drop-off before but hadn't been able to do it on my hardtail. With my new bike I gave it a go. It was a bit overgrown but still great fun!...

Mini Downhill Style!

I've been fed up and sat in the house over the weekend as the weather has been utter crap. It's been raining and storming all weekend which has prevented me from going mountain biking. On Monday night I set my alarm for half seven AM. I just thought, Sack it! I'm going to go out tomorrow whatever the weather! I woke up tired, stumbled down stairs had my fruit and fibre, cup of coffee and a big glass of water. I then went back upstairs now feeling less tired, took a shower and got dressed...

Weekend in the Lakes

Last weekend I was pleasantly surprised when a friend asked me if I wanted to go with him to the Lake District for a weekend of biking. I saw this as a great opportunity to train for MT Snowdon, The highest mountain in England and Wales, which I will be attempting to ride up and down on our family holiday to the Snowdonia National Park in August. On Friday afternoon we arrived at the campsite, it seems like a nice place. The site was located right next to Lake Ullswater which was nice. After unpacking...