Strength In Numbers
It could be said that the HD super slow mo thing is happening too often. But when it looks this good, who can argue. Can't wait for the Strength In Numbers to come out.
It could be said that the HD super slow mo thing is happening too often. But when it looks this good, who can argue. Can't wait for the Strength In Numbers to come out.
With a style so smooth you can instantly forget the questionable soundtrack. I literally can only dream about manualing and riding rhythm sections this elegantly. The nose wheelie to manual on the step-up at 2.45 is awesome . . .
One of the few select events we sponsor is the Black Mountains 3 Day (www.blackmountains3day.co.uk). Proper big scale mountain bike multi stage racing. Hard, technical and as my old man would say 'character building'. You'll not find a finer test of your mountain bike skills and was rightly included in the Top 10 Must Ride Events. *cough (along with the Brighton Big Dog) *cough
So it's our duty to let you know that there are less than 30 spaces available! This 3 day stage event set in the Brecon Beacons is set to be another great year with some amazing tweaks to the routes and the tented village. The dates are between 29th June – 1st July 2012.
Day one is a 15km time trial in the amazing Glanusk estate followed by two days of approximately 70km of rugged, remote and sometimes exposed terrain. This is a fully serviced event so the price riders pay covers everything from tented accommodation, food, route support etc. so the objective is riders pitch up and focus on the riding! They even have free beer post each stage – as a thirst quencher J
We've designed a new jersey and tee especially for this years race. Time to take it up a level.
We love collaborations. We love coffee. We love bikes. We love beer. We love cycling culture. So we're super excited about this latest jersey partnership with cycling institution Look Mum No Hands who relish the things in cycling and life that we do. We have a few in stock in mens and womens sizes but obviously the best way is to pay them a visit, enjoy the atmosphere, get your bike fixed and cycle off with a damn fine cycling jersey.*
Firstly, thanks to you to all of you that have bought Ride Journal kit. Unfortunately we are experiencing unexpected delays in this and now expect delivery at the end of May. We're gutted. However if things are worth doing, they are worth doing well and sometimes that means taking the decision to go back a few steps to ensure all is upto scratch. We're appreciate how frustrating this is and thank you for your patience. We'll try our hardest to get them out to you sooner if possible of course and will keep you updated. Do get in contact if you have any questions/rants/sympathies/. Sorry.
It's no secret we love cyclocross. Especially when it's cyclocross out of season! So have a look at this bad boy supported by our friends at Kinesis Bikes UK . . .
KinesisUK Hell of the West
Dartmoor (Devon, UK) Dust off your ‘cross bikes! The KinesisUK 'Hell of the West' Cyclo-X Sportive will show that there’s a lot more to Dartmoor than epic views and ponies. Held on July 1st and badged as a Cyclo-X Sportive the KinesisUK Hell of the West is also open to riders on 26ers, 29ers and maybe even the odd 650b. It's a 'run what you brung' 100km epic that should see the fittest duelling it out for a chance to win a Kinesis Pro 6 frameset and the rest of us taking in a challenge that will be etched on our brains for a lifetime.
KinesisUK will be bringing their new Kinesis CX bikes, and the Kinesis Morvelo Project team aim to set some fast Strava segment times. The National Trust are hosting the event from the lovely Parke Estate in Devon whilst PacificHealth are providing Accelerade and R4 sport drinks to give riders a much needed boost during and after the event.
Event organiser SpikePR’s Simon Young said, “We’ve got a truly memorable course that is not only scenic, but varied and challenging. If you want a fast time you’ll have to really work hard for it!.” Backed up with with some great prizes for entrants and finishers alike it’s shaping up to become the new classic Dartmoor event.
Rory Hitchens of KinesisUK is excited about the partnership between Kinesis and the event, "KinesisUK bikes love to 'ride it all' and the Hell of the West will be a true test of man and machine. We love mixing it up and bringing a better ride experience in the process. Our UK designed Crosslight range of frames and bikes deliver on all levels. The Pro6 model introduced last winter is our first disc specific frameset with race pedigree geometry yet practical features. We think it makes the perfect bike for a Cyclo Cross Sportive. Kinesis UK and Hell of the West…a match made in heaven!"
The Hell of the West is also supported by the National Trust, the scenic surroundings of Parke Estate make a natural gateway to Dartmoor. Jim Pascoe from the National Trust said, "Cycling is a key part of the Trust's ambition to get people outdoors and closer to nature. There's no better way to show that Dartmoor is a great place to get off the beaten track on a bike than by supporting the Hell of the West."
Date: Sunday 1st July 2012
Start / Finish: Parke Estate, Nr Bovey Tracey in Devon
Estimated route times: Gold: <6 Hours, Silver: <7.5 hours, Bronze: <9 hours
Age restrictions: Minimum 16 years (parental consent required at registration)
How do you enter: Entry available on British Cycling Entry fee : £27 or go to www.hellofthewest.co.uk
We all like to improve. Get faster, fitter or just more confident so you can take on new challenges and enjoy your riding to the fullest. Even if you're an experienced rider bad habits can become ingrained. This is where skills courses come in, the newest of which is Pedal Progression, which aims to inspire, excite and develop Mountain Bikers in Bristol and across the South West, although that doesn't seem to stop them traveling further afield.
If you're a fan of cycling, bicycle culture, design, art, beer and cakes then come by The Vulpine Fete on the Monday of the Jubilee weekend - 4th June, at the impressive Balham Bowls Club. What better way than celebrating the rule of our dear Queen, than checking out some of Britain's finest up and coming cycle companies - us included! We'll be showing and selling our latest collection alongside long time partners in crime Kinesis Bikes UK, two of our newest stockists Tokyo Fixed and Pearsons, future collaborators The 5th Floor, friends and Morvélo supporters The Ride Journal and Look Mum No Hands, plus many more.