Do you ever get those moments where you think things can’t be right? You know, when something seems like it’s too good to be true. It normally is, right? That’s exactly how I felt when I got an Instagram message on a random Wednesday at just after half two in the afternoon. It went something along the lines of “Hey, we work for Red Bull… Read More »We want to invite you to ride with Gee and Dan Atherton
I imagine most of the people that read this blog will be people who know me one way or another. You’ll likely be one of the people who have been involved with #MTBTalk over the last four years, or someone who I ride with, or someone who has watched me on YouTube. That’s who I imagine reads this drivel. If you’re new here, hello and… Read More »In the end, this separation in style is what put an end to To The Trail
It’s not often that I don’t ride my bike. I work full time so I don’t get out as much as I’d like, but almost every weekend there’s a day I dedicate solely to the bike. During work holidays, I’m sometimes able to get two or three rides in during a week. When I’m not riding or working, I’m usually writing, drawing or reading about… Read More »Stops me from getting out
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
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
