Back-lit photography can be extraordinary but can also be very challenging. For a while now, I’ve really struggled when subjects are directly lit from behind. It poses the problem that the detail can be lost in the front of the subject. When it comes to bikes, that can mean that the rider’s face can’t be seen in the shot. The seemingly simple answer would be… Read More »Bikes Don’t Sit Still Long Enough
If you’re regular reader of this blog, you will know that I love nothing more than jumping on the bike without a rucksack. Recently, I’ve been carrying a massive rucksack full of camera stuff, but there’s nothing more freeing than just getting out to ride from time to time. Now that’s not to say that I don’t go underprepared when I leave the bag at home.… Read More »Packless Mountain Biking | 2020 Kit List
I love photography. Aside from mountain biking, I’d say it’s my favourite hobby and it probably ties on the top spot. I love creating feelings through images – capturing the way something looks is one thing but bringing the image home and tweaking it to make it feel the same as it did when I took it; that’s the draw of it all. Inevitably, this… Read More »It does mean carrying a ridiculous full-size rucksack about
Red Bull Hardline is one of the most insane courses out there. If you read the piece I wrote about walking it, hopefully it gave you an impression of just how steep and technical the track is. Actually being able to walk down it with Gee Atherton was an incredible opportunity but a few weeks ago I was also lucky enough to be invited back.… Read More »It won’t surprise you to hear that she thought it was incredible
When my brakes gave up at Llandegla it was time to consider getting a new set. I’d bled them before, had them bled at a bike shop nearby and then had them bled again at One Planet. The resulting change in braking wasn’t anywhere near perfect; they just about got by stopping me. Apparently, Guide Rs are renowned for being a sub-par set of brakes… Read More »When things get a bit loose, at least I’ll be able to stop now
When I bought my BMX last year (or was it two years ago now?), I knew I wanted to get another lid. After all, my trail lid is supposed to protect my brain on the trails. If I crashed at the skatepark, and I was sure I would, I didn’t want to be without a helmet for the mountain bike. I had a bit of… Read More »I had a black sharpie. What could go wrong?