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Why can’t I just ride my bike?
Now don’t get me wrong I love racing, the buzz of arenas the blood sweat and sometimes tears that have got me to the race. The starts, fast and furious, seeing my heart rate busting over 180 and knowing ive got laps to go, and having the determination to keep going!...
National Cross Country Series Round 3, Fforest fields
This weekend I travelled to Wales for the third round of the British Cycling Cross Country Series. Arriving at the venue on Saturday it was clear there was going to be some good climbs ahead! I set off on my practise lap eager to get in a couple of practises, as the...
Southern XC Regional Champs Wasing
Southern XC Series Round 3 Wasing After a not so successful round last time I was feeling a little apprehensive about my next race. After spending three hours working on my manuals on Saturday with Scott form Fit in No Time I felt a lot more confident and went out to...
Healthier Rockie Roads!
Pre race day is a day off rest and the odd spot of baking, but baking often involves high sugar contents and as scrummy as the end product may be nutritionally its not doing me any favours! So ive gone for a healthier rockie road treat which is indulgent, tasty and...
Training ride around Dunwich Forest
My latest training ride edit, from Dunwich Forest with my highly skilled videographer Dad! (thank you Dad). I love heading home to Suffolk and racing around Dunwich forest it is an unspoilt part of the countryside with wild natural trails and secret spots of...
Southern Cross Country series round 2, Crow Hill
Today was the Southern Cross Country series at Crow Hill, in the New Forest. This was my third race in 3 weeks. So feeling a little tired and having done nothing all week due to a swollen ankle, preparations were not their best. I had been unsure all week if I should...
Newnham Park Round 2 Nationals
It doesn’t get easier you just get faster! This quote rings true each time I turn up to a race, it never gets easier I just hurt more efficiently! Practise at Plymouth on Saturday with Nessie (Arrow Cycles) was far from ideal, after hearing about how ‘knarly’ the...
Mud Sweat and Gears, Henham Park, Round Three
Sunday was my first XCO(Cross-Country Olympic setyle) race this season and I was really excited about racing the Mud Sweat and Gears series as the races are always really well organised and there is always lots of people to cheer you on! My Mum Had also decided to try...
South Downs Way
An adventure along a part of the South Downs Way. Stunning scenery and some great single track! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0onf_Nu2z4M&w=560&h=315]
How to perform a front wheel lift.
My latest video on how to perform a front wheel lift. This is my first ever You Tube video, it was great fun to make, although took longer than I expected, watch this space for more to come! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJHz7tKzMwU]