Monthly Archives: March 2011

Roots, Ruts and Hucks – Pearce Cycles uplift, Hopton Castle

Posted on March 29, 2011 by trailbikejournal

Date of ride March 20th 2011; Bike used Commencal Supreme; No. of persons Multiple; Weather Overcast; Ground conditions Dry After leaving the rest of the crew in FoD, two of us made the journey up the A49; myself and the inimitable Mr Lewis. We … Continue reading →

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Flyup uplift, Forest of Dean

Posted on March 28, 2011 by trailbikejournal

Date of ride March 19th 2011; Bike used Commencal Supreme; No. of persons 7; Weather Sunny(!); Ground conditions Dry (woohoo!!) It was an early start. A 7.30am meet on the M4 meant a 6am alarm call, and so I started this awesome weekend of … Continue reading →

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Review of Troy Lee Designs Moto shorts

Posted on March 28, 2011 by trailbikejournal

I got these shorts as a Christmas present back in 2009 and they quickly became my shorts of choice for any downhill session. Having said that I’ve worn them for riding trail centres and they are ideal for those colder … Continue reading →

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Red Run in the Dark

Posted on March 21, 2011 by trailbikejournal

Date of ride March 17th 2011; Bike used Orange Five; No. of persons 3; Weather Misty; Ground conditions Muddy, water-soaked chalk and slippery roots The location of this ride will remain a secret as the trails are only open during daylight hours. However, where … Continue reading →

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Review of men’s ColdGear Tactical Mock baselayer

Posted on March 8, 2011 by trailbikejournal

For those of you that know me, then you understand why I love this baselayer so much. You see, I sweat like Julian Assange in a Swedish nightclub so I need a baselayer that lets me stay dry and warm … Continue reading →

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W2, Glyncorrwg, Wales

Posted on March 1, 2011 by trailbikejournal

Date of ride February 26th 2011; Bike used Orange Five; No. of persons 5; Weather Rain then sunny with some cloud; Ground conditions Rocky and muddy with huge puddles on the trails Glyncorrwg is nestled at the end of one of many old mining … Continue reading →

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