On lake geneva…my belly forces my boyancey aid up…risky manouver!
Been a bit busy recently but here is a photo from the start of our journey to Morzine in the Alpes 😀
Driving up through the Lake District (which officially has only 1 lake in the entire district) after a family doo down in Hawkshead I decided at 40 that I wanted to go for a bike ride in the lakes. I sent the text, got replies, picked them up and then by 7pm we were parked… Read more »
Working from home allows you to get out and do stuff when there isn’t much happening, making the most of the quiet trails and doing the work you needed to do when you get back! Although, as we found out, the quick 3 hour ride turned into a morning and an afternoon after we had… Read more »
We have been organising group rides for the last few years, to try and get people interested in mountain biking, and the last 2 we ran have been absolute belters. 16 or 17 people turned up to Whinlatter near Keswick on the 10th July 2011 and here is how it went down!
I say new project, I bought the frame about 2 years ago if not more, however I intend on building it up over time, anywho…here is what I have to start with…from the year 2000 it’s an Orange Mr O…watch this space… Just found this…I have intentions of making it look just as good! http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=918136&sid=b347d8253bed981a10b36254b9c79355
Joined the Random biking crew on a trip to Newcastleton, I go with these guys when I need my fitness sorting out, they just pedal and pedal and whinge at you when you are taking too long, so it makes you try and keep up. I struggled this time, fitness and breathing went out the… Read more »
6 years ago I purchased a set of Shimano Saint cranks, under the guidance of guru Joe from Palace Cycles that they would last me forever. They are still going strong, 2 or 3 replacement bottom brackets, however I seem to have gone through more of the bolts that hold the crank arm together than… Read more »
It has been almost 2 years since I broke my collarbone (clavical) at Ae forest, and I havn’t been back there that much since. A play day was in order, so we got up early on sunday, set off at 9am and went up to Ae, we sessioned the last section of the Omega Man… Read more »
Well, I told you I was going to keep you updated on the van stuff… first bit of money spent…£15 for a set of new Aero wipers off the T4forum…the difference they make…incredible…and they look a bit nicer too!
Well, after last years success (which I did not attend) Kirstie decided to organise another weekend of fun in the Lake District! We went kayaking in Derwent Water near Keswick, took a trip over to the other side, jumped off a pier, visited 2 islands, got cold and then paddled forever to get back to… Read more »
Been in the office a week now, and I think I am going to love it! The view over Carlisle is amazing, especially at sunset!
Well, I have mentioned it a couple of times now but it is finally time to unveil our latest addition to the family. As we wave goodbye to the trusty Ibiza and welcome in the new vehicle. The wife and I were on the hunt for an estate car because squeezing everything into the hot… Read more »
Well, last night was interesting…single speed (36/16 for those who know) on semi-slicks riding the Whinlatter south side ascent, then continuing up to the top of Grizedale Pike. A long climb but the view at the top is so worth it. My chain snapped at the start so even after fixing it I still didn’t… Read more »
This is the reason I love living in Carlisle. We finished moving some stuff from house to house and then decided to take the kayaks down into the lake district, 45 minutes later and we were unloading the boats from the van, not many cities in the country where you can do that. One of… Read more »
Well it has been a while since on my trusty steel trail monster, but after a couple of rides I am still loving it, which is good to know! Must admit it is still taking a bit of adjusting to the traveling forwards and not standing sideways but I suppose that comes with the winter… Read more »
Well, after 5 months we are finally back in the UK. Having met some inspirational people along the way, we have come back with a lot of new friends and a rake load of stories to tell. Just want to say a massive thank you to all the other seasonaires we met whilst out in… Read more »
Well today we took the Jackrabbitt holiday makers to the skies! here are a couple of photos with many many more to follow!
Our final week is now here, and it has come too quick! Everyone else is winding down but here in Chalet L’Atelier of Mountain Mavericks things are just about to get going! 8 guests for the week consisting of uni mates and friends of friends, sunny weather and fun times ahead! Snowboarding in the morning,… Read more »
Just finished the edit of this weeks Just Snowboarding Camp, the Freestyle edition. We had an amazing week with these guys and getting taught by Mint Snowboarding. Breaking everything down into the basics, pipe, park and flat land tricks, making it easier to get to grips with what our bodies should be doing. It was… Read more »