Are you a Pumper?
Posted by mugboo on 2010-08-30 06:29:04 UTC

When you ride your bike are you just a passenger or are you a driver? Think about the difference between an F1 driver and a Moto GP rider. One sits in a seat and pilots his car round a track (yes i know they are good at what they do!) and the other constantly adjusts his body weight to control his machine....

Cyclestreet in York are the latest shop on board as a SingletrAction Sponsor
Posted by mugboo on 2010-08-24 20:07:29 UTC

Cyclestreet of York are welcomed on board as a SingletrAction sponsor. They have generously agreed to a generous 10% off bikes and 15% off accessories (excluding sale items) on production of a SingletrAction membership card. Word on the street is they are having a “bling” clearance sale – Cannondale scalpel, Flash carbon, RX140 & RZ120’s all with 15% off! www.cyclestreet.net

Scared of buying a Carbon Fibre Superbike?
Posted by mugboo on 2010-08-19 06:42:53 UTC

A mate of mine, a true bike wrecker, (Mbuk take note, Sam's a one man wrecking crew!) has broken his Carbon Fibre Lotus superbike.

Dalby Trial Building Day - August 2010
Posted by Ian on 2010-08-18 20:40:44 UTC

After months of earth moving, organic layer removing and building the features, the first tyre prints have appeared on the pump track. We are entering a crucial period for the pump track. As the final features are built and shaped, the surface finally looks smooth enough to ride. Trouble is, it isn’t really strong enough to withstand any major use. We can’t put up keep off signs, but we would be really grateful if those in the know (thats you reading this) could help by giving us time to complete the track before riding it.

Stainburn Trailbuilding day August
Posted by Knacker on 2010-08-12 07:42:43 UTC

Not only did we get a decent turn out to finish the Decent Line but the Sun only went and showed its face for our BBQ! Me & Jon grabbed an early blast round Norwood, which is riding real nice at the moment before joining the rest of the guys in the car park, a quick change of footwear and we hot footed it down the hill to help out Knacker & Dave who had started early as usual.

Dalby trail building day report - July
Posted by Knacker on 2010-08-10 07:02:29 UTC

The Dalby pump track is really starting to take shape now. After a few months of shovelling and removing the soft organic layer, the track is starting to emerge from the ground to reveal its swoops and berms. This month’s progress was helped immensely by Stuart Startup (Forestry Commission Bike Ranger) who turned up on his day off to bring along some motorised assistance.

Are your precious bikes under insured?
Posted by mugboo on 2010-07-29 07:08:46 UTC

My pride & joy Have you ever sat down and calculated just how much your bike is really worth? Recently one of our esteemed crew had the misfortune to have his garage cleared out... They came armed with a few simple tools inc a big set of bolt croppers (no doubt nicked!) and left with three very expensive bicycles.

Hope XC Race Series 2010 Race 2 (27th June) Race Report
Posted by SimonB on 2010-07-17 18:18:17 UTC

News in from the latest Brownbacks Race at Lee Quarry, Bacup. Glorious weather saw a dry and dusty course, with temperatures rising it was clear it was going to be a hot day in the saddle for the racers. Despite competition from the world cup and the national road race championships just up the road there was a strong entry again. A new course with some "off piste" favourites and new surprises saw a few riders going straight over the handlebars comedy falling into a run on the first lap before the pace settled down.

Dalby Dig Day Report - June
Posted by Ian on 2010-06-30 18:43:36 UTC

The hottest day of the year so far, and we volunteer to move tonnes of soil? That ll be the June Dalby dig day then! Lots of new faces, some of which stopped to lend a hand mid-ride! Respect to anyone who will stop mid way around the red route to shift tonnes of soil, then set off into the midday heat. Cheers to Rob and Ian for making a big dent in the soil shifting.

Squirt lube - this stuff works !
Posted by Mark B on 2010-06-25 15:26:51 UTC

Ever since we met the Squirt lube team at the Chevin Cycles demo day where they kindly degreased our chains and cassettes and applied the first coat of Squirt lube a number of SingletrActioners have been using the chain lube. And i have to say i think we're impressed. Ok so it's been dry for a while now but even when we've had intermittent rain chains and cassettes have kept on running with an improvement in shifting.