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Southern XC Series and Southern Enduro Race Report – Jacob
Southern XC R 1 31.3.24 Couldn't wait to race since this was the first Southern XC and I was hoping the course improved from last year. We arrived very early so lots of time to practice the course which helped. The race went to plan (pushing the pace to try and get...
Southern Enduro Race Report QECP – Tom
Southern Enduro Round One Queen Elizabeth Country Park - Hampshire. Arriving When I arrived at the event, I was very excited but also quite nervous. We met up with my new race team beyond the mud, at the tent Rafe had set up for us. It was great to meet with the team...
Battle On The Beach Race Report
Saturday morning waking up to a gale in our little Welsh air bnb I suddenly realised I had forgotten my heart rate strap! As someone who loves to see her numbers this really threw me... I didn't' need to worry as on a message to Dave from RCR he had a spare I could...
What is ITAG?
I.T.A.G stands for International Trail Ability Grading and was created for mountain bike coaches to encourage standardisation and safety out on the trails in the UK. When I (Rafe, art of the Beyond the Mud team) dreamt up I.T.A.G Framework at the tail end of COVID...
Welcome to the team – Ben Matthews!
Hey there, I'm Ben, hitting the ripe age of 34 this year. I've been tearing up the trails for a solid 22 years now, dabbling in all sorts of cycling disciplines along the way. Started out with dirt jumping and I then quickly got into riding Downhill back in 2006....
Do something different this Black Friday
Black Friday has become a big deal. It's primarily a time for big companies to compete in a 'race to the bottom' with massive sales that produce massive waste. You could boycott it, but our view is that if we want to do something more positive. Let's take that Black...
How Pilates can help with neck strain caused by cycling
Cycling is becoming increasingly popular in the UK. It is popular as a mode of cheaper and environmentally friendly transport, it is increasingly enjoyed for leisure with people wanting to get out and enjoy the fresh air, and, of course, it is a popular sport. And...
A Comprehensive Guide to Mountain Biking
Welcome to Beyond the Mud! As passionate mountain biking enthusiasts, we are thrilled to present this comprehensive guide that will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to embark on your mountain biking adventures. Whether you’re a beginner exploring this...
Discover the South Downs with a Mountain Bike Guide
Whether you are a novice mountain biker or have been enjoying the great outdoors by mountain bike for a number of years, one thing is certain, and that is that you will probably have spent a good amount to ensure that you have the right equipment. The right bike, kit...
Bike Packing with a toddler – what you need and what you don’t
Back in May, seems like a distant memory now! We went bike packing for three days across the South Downs with our then 18 month old toddler, Ffion. Travelling with a toddler, even in a car, can be a logistical nightmare and game of how much can we really fit in the...