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Sestriere Snowboarding Edit
I have always loved photography and film and this year have decided to have a go at creating videos. These video's was shot sing a Go Pro Hero 4 Black and a Go Pro Hero 4 Silver. Film lesson one was I accidentally changed the resolution on one camera so have had to...
An adventure to Afan
Last weekend Michelle, and I travelled to Wales for Battle on the Beach, the UK’s only beach race which takes place in Pembrey country park, South Wales. On our way we stopped at Afan forest to test out our legs on one of their trials. I haven't been to Afan in ages...
Battle on the Beach Race Report 2016
On Sunday 20th March around 700 mountain bikers descended on this quite coastal country park for the UK’s one and only beach race. Now in its third year this race has grown in popularity year on year with 2016 being its biggest and best so far! Battle on the Beach is...
Back to the Mountains of Italy
I felt like I had been waiting ages for our snowboarding trip this year. Martyn has been checking the snow forecast for months. To start with the season had a dusting of snow with many runs closed but as we edged closer to March the snow angels got to work and the...
The 100km training breakthrough!
Today was my long ride training day. I had checked out the forecast and it was sunny until about 11 and then predicted rain, as a time crunched cyclist I don’t have the luxury of being able to pick and choose so I can train in good weather. So I pulled on an extra...
Wiggle Southern Rough Ride Sportive
Last weekend was my first race of 2016! I had a major mechanical on Friday which left me a bit apprehensive as I packed my stuff. I like to make sure everything is sorted and in the car the night before as this helps banish my pre race nerves....
Grip Grab high vis leg and arm warmers
Here is my latest product review for Grip Grab this time it's the high vis arm and leg warmers. Not only are these super comfy and warm in the winter but they also serve a safety purpose making you more visible on the roads and trails. As a cyclist who trains mostly...
Early Morning Sprints Training
Today was sprints day these all out efforts for a minute are exhausting but they help build my explosive power and fast twitch muscle fibres, otherwise known as type 2a and type 2b muscle fibres. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes"...
Bird Zero Bike Review
Last week I tested the Bird Zero. The first thing you notice about this bike is it’s knockout fluorescent yellow paint work with bright pink logo which makes the bike stands out from the crowd around trail centres with its colourful personality. Once riding the bike...
Bike – Silverback Syncra 2
For my 2014/2015 racing season I rode a relatively new brand to the UK called silverback. The bike was the Syncra 2 which was carbon with 130mm travel. (I soon learnt this was far too much for an XC race bike) I was really impressed with the Silverback design the...