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Give it a go, you never know where it might lead.
My first ever race was near Oxford so on the morning of the race Martyn and I travelled up to the race from Southampton, I was so nervous! Whilst I went to get my number Martyn got my bike off the car. I had changed into just a gym top and shorts, only to be told I...
Trail 42 Classic Bamboo Tee
Trail 42 Bamboo Tee Having never owned or worn a bamboo technical t-shirt before I wasn't sure what to expect from my Trail 42 bamboo tee. Slipping on the t-shirt the first thing I noticed was the soft texture unlike any cotton t-shirt I had it seemed smooth on my...
Mud Sweat and Gears Round Three, Codham Park
On Sunday the alarm went off at 5.30 ready for the drive to Codham Park in Essex for round three of the MSG series. It was my first MSG of the year on one of my favourite courses, Codham Park. I arrived at the Park in the bright morning sunshine, the car was already...
British National XC Series Round Two Redruth
Last weekend Martyn and I traveled down to Cornwall for my second race of the season in RedRuth. This was the second race in the national series and I felt quite excited about being back on a course I new and had enjoyed last year. Or so I thought! We arrived late on...
USN Protein Fuel
As a cyclist I do a lot of my training on my bike out on the roads and trails taking my bike on the back of my car to the forest. After a hard session out on the trails or road, I know that it’s key to refuel quickly with good quality protein and carbohydrate. Often I...
Southern Cross Country Series Round Two – Crow Hill
After dislocating my elbow five weeks ago I have only been out on proper single track a couple of times. I have had to re build some of my confidence and realise that my elbow is not just going to pop out of joint again! So today was my first race of the season and my...
XC Mountain Biking Race Day Planning
I am a great believer in what Benjamin Franklin said; “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Today was my first race of the season (race report to come) so as usual planning for my race day started on Wednesday when my bike went in to have a cheeky...
Bounce Balls
I have recently discovered Bounce Balls, these convenient natural energy balls come in a variety of interesting flavours packed with protein, complex carbs and the vitamins and minerals we all need to keep our bodies fuelled and raring to go. Whether your about to...
USN Cyto Power HP
This high performance energy drink which comes in powered form, is mixed with water to create a sweet orange tasting drink. The Cyto Power HP from USN has key electrolytes and 40 grams of carbohydrate to help your body refuel and sustain high intensity training. I...
Energy Gels
Cross country mountain biking is fast paced and the ground is often rough with roots, rocks and other obstacles which make opportunities to refuel few and far between. Races last around 1 hour 30/40 minuets so taking on board fluid and energy is very important for...