Journal
It went like the clappers
In December of 2017 I bought my dream bike. My parents helped persuade me with their mantra of “you can’t take money to the grave; live your life” – especially my dad. He’d been into his scooters and road bikes at my age and I guess he’d spent a fair bit on them. Both of my parents value happiness over money and recently my mum… Read More »It went like the clappers
Off-piste riding has brought freshness to some of the more local places I know
What’s the obsession with off-piste? That’s something I always wondered when I first started out. I mean, the trails at most centres are decent and they’re usually well maintained. The off-piste stuff that I’d seen looked more thrown together than cared for and instantly I was put off riding it. Eventually, my mindset started to change. Most local trail centres were subject to a visit… Read More »Off-piste riding has brought freshness to some of the more local places I know
Something about cocking my leg like a dog
I often get asked why I don’t race. I mean, I’m quite into my bikes and, although I’m not terribly fast and I’m sure I’ve got some dodgy techniques, I’m not always at the back of the pack when I’m out riding either. So, the logical assumption most people make is that I could do decent enough at races if I put in a bit… Read More »Something about cocking my leg like a dog
I already feel a proper part of TotalMTB
Working with TotalMTB has been an interesting recent development. For a few years now I’ve been growing a bit of an online presence. Nothing massive, no money spent and with no real ambition. It’s been a laugh though and I’ve enjoyed sharing my experiences and photos with other mountain bikers. That’s what it’s all been about really – growing a bit of a community and… Read More »I already feel a proper part of TotalMTB
Rad8 Photochromic 506 Glasses
Below is the review for the Rad8 Photochromic lenses. The full review is published on TotalMTB as part of the work I do with them. If you’re interested in a quick summary: I think they’re great. Link below.