We arrived at Pippingford on Sunday morning, rain seemed to be holding off although there were threatening grey clouds everywhere. However I was looking forward to riding, and had a set of Strada tubular wheels I was looking forward to trying. I got the bike out of the car and set off to pre ride… Continue reading »
Sep
11
Aug
02
Help needed for the Brighton Big Dog
Hi all, Oli from Morvelo got in touch, the Big Dog is in need of some help marshaling. If you want to help them out this is what you will get in turn for your time: Marshall Pack Goody Bag as above (Worth £20+) Morvelo Event T-Shirt (Worth £15) The Ride Journal Issue 5 (Worth… Continue reading »
Jul
18
July Quest ride report
We were pretty lucky with the weather and a good group turned out for the ride, including Ronnie from Brighton MTB, who usually uses a passport to come this far west So for once I actually had a route in mind and I was looking to do something a little different to usual. Lozzer was… Continue reading »
May
31
Gorrick 100 race report – Big Daddy
There’s a fair bit of history between my good self and Enduro racing, most of it unhappy and unsuccessful, particularly the Gorrick Enduro, traditionally in the variable conditions of the first weekend in May. I’ve started 3 times, twice in the 70mile version and once in the 50 miler, and hadn’t got a finishers medal.… Continue reading »
Feb
09
Will’s first race
Will dipped his toe into the world of xc racing, he didn’t get it bitten off though. In fact quite the opposite! He tells the story……
Oct
26
About our rides
I’ve just updated our ‘About our rides’ page. If you’re curious about what we get up to or are interested in joining us go and take a look. Hummerlicious
Sep
29
MaXx Exposure 2010
Yet again the weather looked promising for the MaXx Exposure. They have been very lucky the last few years and despite the fact someone seemed to have flicked the ‘winter switch’ on the whole it was a nice evening and perfect for the race. We were manning a checkpoint again and as in previous years… Continue reading »
Sep
12
Quest ride this Saturday
It’s come round again, this Saturday (September the 18th) is the next Quest ride, all are welcome and don’t forget your cake money for Parklife afterwards So get yourselves down to Quest Adventure in Broadwater on saturday at around 09:45 to roll out at 10:00 (or when my capuccino cup is empty, whichever happens first!).… Continue reading »
Aug
29
Cannock Chase
As some of you know an occasional one of our crowd, Steevo, lives up on the edge of Cannock Chase. While we sadly don’t see him down this way very much, the Hummerlicious family unit often goes up to Cannock to say hi and also to sample the trail lushness that is on offer up… Continue reading »
Jul
26
New Exposure lights
When we were at the 24/12 this weekend I managed to catch up with Rory from U.S.E./Exposure lights. On the surface he had the full range from 2010, but after a quick word he produced another case when asked “where is the new hotness”! The lights benefit from the newer LED technology, as a result… Continue reading »