Want It Wednesday #14 - Cotic Soul

Quite simply my Want It Wednesday has boiled down to my desire for a new bike frame.  I figured that I wanted a full sus but have started to realise that they are just too expensive for me right now and I still don't think I can be chewed with the extra maintenance they need.I had am still considering...

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Danny Hart - Fort William

Weekend video time and here is a bit showing the ever talented Danny Hart on a practise downhill run at Fort William.  His ability to react at these speeds is just amazing. Where most average riders would be slowly meandering down the course carefully picking out the lines between the rocks, he just seems to float over them and make the course seem mildly bumpy.  I assure you, Fort William is as tough a course as you are ever likely to try out. The...

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I'm A Cyclist - Why I Don't And Won't Pay Road Tax

In light of nearly being run off my bike yet again from someone not giving way and looking properly coming out of a junction, I am reminded of the old 'ger off the road you don't pay road tax' argument.  I've no doubt many of you have come across this argument even if its not in a heated debate...

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#13 Want It Wednesday - Morvelo Jeresy

Yesterday was a bit of a disaster really.  Not only do I find out that my job is at risk but then the zip on cycle tights breaks so now I've got a large hole up the back of my calves just in time for the temperatures to plummet below zero.  Obviously the job bit is more serious, but I get...

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The Times Cities Fit For Cycling

Some of the more astute of you or those that follow me on twitter will be aware of my recent pledge to the Times new cycle safe campaign - Cities Fit For Cycling.  In the first half of 2011 there was a 12% increase over previous years before with 1,850 deaths or serious injuries involving cyclists....

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Highlights From UCI MTB World Cup

A few videos for the mountain bikers, who like me never get to see any televised coverage of the MTB World Cup races.  These three videos give highlights of the mens and womens races from rounds four five and six.  &nb...

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Schwalbe Nobby Nic Tyres - Review

Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo 2.25 I have been using these tyres as a front and rear combination for over a year now and thought I'd give you my opinion on them. I've put these tyres though their paces and have tried them in various conditions now from dry dusty conditions to wet sloppy mud on rocks and...

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