Mountain Bike Time Trial - Jumps, Berms and Disqualification

Posted February 28, 2012 in andy ward, I Cyclist, mountain biking, racing, Time Trialling

Last season I focussed most of my energies on time trialling. Whilst riding yourself to the point of nausea doesn’t sound like fun, the elation of setting a new personal best always makes the suffering worthwhile. This weekend I took part in my first time trial of the season. I might still have suffered that familiar feeling of imminent collapse when I crossed the line, but that was where all similarities ended. It wasn’t the most successful race I’ve ever taken part in - I ended up disqu... read more...

The World of Downhill Bike Riding

Posted February 23, 2012 in downhill, female cyclists, I Cyclist, inspiration, Lauren Jenkins, mountain biking

I stepped out of my tiny red Ford KA into a packed car park full of estate cars and big vans. I was surrounded by men. Everybody took one look at me and went back to what they were doing, then I suddenly remembered to breathe. Sometimes I wonder what I’ve let myself in for. It was only a few weeks ago that I picked up my new bike. After suffering yet another theft, I decided to upgrade my bike and get; as it’s been called ‘my first big girl bike’. I am now the proud owner of a Norco... read more...

Mountain Biking - A Dark Art

Posted February 14, 2012 in Hill Climb, mountain biking, training, winter

The following is a guest post from Mountain Biking skills instructor Steve Owen. Catch up with him on his website - Sacred Rider Running your own business is a tricky thing to do these days, but something many of us do dream about during those ‘mundane days in the office’ or those cold damp mornings when you just don’t want to get up, or those times when you didn’t get that promotion and Barney ‘what’s his name’ got it instead.  The reasons are endless and I can feel my blood pres... read more...

Winter Mountain Bike Fun - Snow Messing

Posted February 09, 2012 in andy ward, mountain biking, training, winter

The sudden burst of cold and snowy weather has wreaked havoc with my cycling plans. Icy roads make me nervous on a road bike, and temperatures as low as -6 degrees centigrade more or less guarantee the odd patch of the slippery stuff – usually where you least expect it. Having discovered the joys of road rash in 2010, I’ve not been in a hurry to relive the experience. Shame Last week I had plans to meet Chris from Leicester-based purveyors of cycling loveliness Velobici for a ... read more...

Learning Mountain Biking Skills via Sacred Rider

Posted January 18, 2012 in autumn barlow, female cyclists, mountain biking, training

This article is going to take a long, long time to type. Who do I blame for my almost-immobile shoulders and stiff, sore arms? Possibly Steve, of Sacredrider.com, who runs mountain biking skills courses in the North West. Or possibly Joy, a local Breeze network champion who organised the day of tuition. It was the most fun I’ve had in a long time. A bit of background Facebook is brilliant. Not only can you link up with Daily Cycle, there are loads of cycling groups there and it f... read more...

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