Author Archives: mbmounta

Essential Mountain Bike Mechanical Skills

Despite the amount of friends who have decent mountain bikes and ride frequently, I’m amazed at the lack of mechanical skill they possess- and even show interest in. Except, that is, when something goes wrong, they look puzzled and ask me to Continue reading

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Gee Atherton 2011/2012

What was the highlight of 2011 for you career wise?  Probably Fort William World Cup, It wasn’t the best result for me but I really love racing in front of the home crowd. Where are you going to be training Continue reading

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Dan Atherton 2011 & 2012

What was the highlight of 2011 for you career wise? After my injury in 2010, my first race back was Fort William, It felt amazing to have the support of the home crowd. Where are you going to be training Continue reading

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Rachel Atherton 2011 & 2012

  What was the highlight of 2011 for you career wise? Winning the World Cup in Windham, America. I’d won the same event the previous year and to do it again was awesome. I love the place and the people Continue reading

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Maybe bigger is better

No amount of fancy mountain bike kit make up for natural riding ability- a rider with good technique who is happy on a variety of terrain will always pilot a bike better, and faster. Or at least that’s what I Continue reading

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