Journal
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
He sends me stuff and I get some photos.
Photographing yourself on a bike is an impossible task. Well, at least without really expensive kit that could trigger the shutter as I ride past; but I’m not made of money and I don’t want to lug something like that around on the bike. So, when I get stuff to review or photograph, I need an extra pair of hands. It’s usually George. George is… Read More »He sends me stuff and I get some photos.
Local Spots | Fun Or Flop?
Obviously, it depends what your local spot is. If you’re in Wales or Scotland, you’re almost guaranteed to have some form of quality riding nearby, right? The same could be said for the Peak District, Lake District or even North York Moors, I’d guess. Not to mention the Yorkshire Dales or Cornwall’s coastal paths. However, that’s not the case for all of us. The east… Read More »Local Spots | Fun Or Flop?