This isn’t my normal bike. It’s not what I normally ride on, at least not until this point. I’ve always written about, photographed and talked about mountain biking. It’s a passion more than anything else and has been such a benefit to my own wellbeing – both physically and mentally – as well as the most fun hobby I’ve ever had. And that’s what I… Read More »Why I Bought A Calibre Lost Lad
Lockdown has meant that most of us aren’t riding our usual trails. There are some lucky folk who live near trails which are still open but most of us simply don’t have them. Does that mean we’ve got to stop riding our bikes? I don’t think so. Scotland has the advantage here with their right to roam. Within reason, just about anything that looks good… Read More »How To Find MTB Trails Near Me
Since 2015, when I first started posting and writing about riding my bike, a lot has changed. I first started my Instagram account, website and twitter as a chronicle of memories; a way of looking back and enjoying good times all over again. Even though I’ve had several other ideas along the way, the idea of recording what I’ve been up to, well, that hasn’t… Read More »Have I sold out too?
Most of the people I know are running a tubeless setup on their mountain bikes. I’m running tubeless tyres on my bike. It’s something I’d recommend to anyone who’s not yet made the swap and it’s super easy to do. Tubeless, simply put, refers to the lack of inner tubes in tyres. Instead, the inner tube is replaced with sealant which stays liquid inside the… Read More »Why Go Tubeless?
Anthill have made some exceptional mountain biking films over the years. I’m a sucker for a well-played out story and some excellent cinematics to help it come to life. Of Anthill films, I think the fun and enjoyment of Not Bad perhaps makes it my favourite. Maybe. Interestingly, Anthill are sharing their latest film, Return to Earth, on Echoboom Sports at the minute. It’s an… Read More »An exploration in bikes through living for the moment
“Once this is all over, we’ll get out on a mega ride.” A few people have said that to me now. It seems a common thread in conversations in Instagram DMs, across WhatsApp groups, and on Twitter. The weather has finally turned and it’d normally be prime time for a goos set of trails and a ride with a few mates. It’s about this time… Read More »Once this is all over, we’ll get out on a mega ride