The Wombat MTB Trail on the outskirts of Woodend gets pretty busy during the weekends. I’ve been wanting to get back there since the last Vanilla Slice Quest so thought it would be best to go Wombat Off Peak and headed over late afternoon. During the week you pretty much have the place to yourself. (more…)
Less than Downhill, more than XC – not really a great description of All Mountain imo but one that seems to pop up often in MTB forums. (more…)
Hang around for a minute or two and it’s obvious the Ibis crew clearly love what they’re doing, are having a bunch of fun doing it and are happy share the love around. It’s evident in their bikes, and in how the company interacts with the unwashed cycling masses. (more…)
The changes I made to the bike the other day felt great again during today’s ride so I reckon I’m onto something. Just goes to show don’t mess with the groove as even a few mm in the wrong direction can mess things up. With my weight a little further back again it’s probably a good time to recheck the sag in the rear shock, especially since the weight I usually carry in the backpack has increased too. As it was the Mojo did feel super plush today and while it might not be great riding technique it can be a lot of fun to roll your weight back on the rear of the saddle and go along for the ride, cruiser style. (more…)
I’d never been to a Formula One race, slack of me I guess as the Albert Park circuit is not much over an hour away by car. (I have ridden a geared unicycle around the circuit though but that’s another story!) With the future of the Australian round in doubt I figured it was time to check it out, especially since I would be in Melbourne on the Friday of the Formula One event. (more…)
An Ibiroo, a kangabis, or maybe a Mojoey? :) Keep your eyes peeled, you just never know where the next Ibis sighting down under might be!
I haven’t been in the groove much lately, not sure exactly why though a lot of life stuff has been going on. The groove is a funny thing. When you’re in it the ride has an effortless, almost slow motion flow. Blissful, relaxed speed — lost in the rush of moving forward as they say. When you’re not in the groove though you’re often just banging around, struggling, cursing, locking up, hanging on. (more…)
