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There is a lot of information in sport about the basic skills that are necessary for any sport, and also the transferring of skills and talent from one sport to another. Mostly it happens when people move between similar sports, like going from Rugby League to Rugby Union, or combining running, swimming and riding into a triathlon.So my question is, can you be successful in mountain biking, whether it is Cross Country, Enduro or Downhill, if you …

Going back a few weeks ago I purchased myself a new Giro Synthe helmet. What a purchase this has turned out to be.The Giro Synthe was first released back in 2014. It has fast been regarded as one of the most favoured helmets amongst all types of cyclists. The helmet offers plenty of hidden extras, including such values as breathability, style and aerodynamics. It's also the helmet worn by the pro team BMC.The Giro Synthe is a very light weight, w …

Having decided to enter the women’s Gravity Enduro style race, the Fox on the Rocks Funduro, for the first time, I thought it would be a good idea to invest in some safety gear (after I crashed). Leading into the race, I went out two weeks before and did some training runs with a fun group of riders. They showed me a few stages and everything was going like clockwork until the 3rd run down the hill. A bit of fatigue, a bit of confidence and poor …

I am not much of a fan of change, especially when it comes to my bike. If things are working and feeling good on my bike then I never give it a second thought that perhaps there is something better out there that I could be using on my bike.Since I have owned a mountain bike I have always used an air rear shock on my bike. They have always worked really well and made my bike feel comfortable and perform well.My husband recently decided that he wa …