With the run of exceptionally hot Summer weather and everything else that’s been going over the holiday period on I reckon I’ve spent more time riding during the night vs day. An average Summer night around here is 20 degrees or less – throw on some lights and it’s a great alternative to riding in the heat of the day. (more…)
Walking past a display of digital clocks in the city the other day I felt like I was in The Matrix: ‘Who has time? Who has time? But then if we never *take* time, how can we have time?’ (Merovingian, Matrix Reloaded). OK It’s not a great quote, the one about cursing in French being like wiping your arse with silk is much funnier but I digress. The short version is seeing all people rushing around like ants in the city with all these clocks ticking time away reminded me to get my own arse into gear. (more…)
The ZEE derailluer looks to be a satisfactory alternative to the XTR one I busted a while back. (more…)
Gotta admit… it feels better than ever to feel the warmth of the Spring sun! A run of sunny days is just what the doctor ordered to help send a lingering respiratory infection on its way. I hadn’t ridden the local trails since before heading off to Melrose close to a month ago, so it felt weird and new all over again riding around today. (more…)
Just over a year ago Chris Akrigg snapped his femur when a trials move on a cliff didn't go to plan. He's back and riding better than ever. Check out…
Just before we began the rock and roll back country descent during which my XTR Shadow Plus derailleur got ripped in two, Rich put the mozz on me by asking why I’d gone with the long cage due to clearance issues etc. I had intended to get the mid cage version but when it came time to order it wasn’t available… and by that stage I was too hot and sweaty for Shadow Plus to wait any longer. All things considered though it’s been a long time since a rear derailleur got munched so I can’t complain, it’s been a good run. (more…)
Melrose has no shortage of sweet hand made single track but for locals and visitors alike it’s always fun to have somewhere new/different to ride. Rich and Al from Over the Edge have long been working on a plan to add a new gravity/flow run to Bartagunyah trails, a 2000+ acre rolling property on the edge of town which Al’s family own and is already home to the Whiskey Trail. Pretty cool when you think about – a huge property chock full of great MTB terrain owned by folk into biking and located just on the edge of town! (more…)
