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Winter time in Yorkshire can be a pretty rough place to ride, but if you attack it with the right attitude and plenty of clobber on, for me its some of the best fun you can have on a bike.
For those of us who aren’t lucky enough to be able to ride from our doorstep to the trails or track, which I’m guessing is the majority of riders out there, we are presented with the task of getting our bikes and gear to the trailhead or race venue. And while that’s a simple job, at least in theory, one forgotten or misplaced item can send you on major u-turn back home to retrieve it or make for a day off the bike. Enter the van. The storage unit on wheels. Shaggin’ wagon. Fun-mobile. Whatever you want to call it, a van is often the best way to move your things from point A to point B.
One mountain biker who has harnessed the power of the van and used it close to its maximum potential is Brian Lopes. Over the last two decades, Brian has tried out pretty much every size and configuration, and he’s … More
After three seasons together that produced five World Cup wins and an overall title, Aaron Gwin and Specialized are parting ways. The reason? A differing of opinion when it came to how much Aaron believes he’s worth.
Whispers of the separation, of which both parties say is happening on good terms, had been making the rounds over the last few months. Even so, it’s still somewhat surprising that the quickest downhiller in the sport, who also happens to be an American, is parting ways with one of the largest American cycling brands … More