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The Dirty Reiver 2022
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The Dirty Reiver 2022

by Original Cyclist on May 20, 2022 3:09 pm on May 20, 2022

This was my second Dirty Reiver and was a little different to last time. I was less prepared physically but more prepared mentally. But I…

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Training Inca to become the ultimate Trail Dog

by Original Cyclist on February 11, 2022 11:04 am on February 11, 2022

This is the story of how I trained my dog to run with me whilst I went mountain biking

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Ambleside Mountain Biking

by Original Cyclist on November 12, 2021 3:27 pm on November 12, 2021

A classic Lake District route for the weather isn’t great!

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Riding with Trail Dogs

by Original Cyclist on September 23, 2021 3:53 pm on September 23, 2021

I have a dog. Her name is Inca. She is a working Lab who likes to run, A LOT. I also have a romantic dream…

Berms on the Blue Route Cannock Chase
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Cannock Chase Blue Route

by Original Cyclist on July 20, 2021 12:57 pm on July 20, 2021

Can kids ride the blue route at Cannock Chase?

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Cannock Chase Mountain Biking

by Original Cyclist on April 20, 2021 11:19 am on April 20, 2021

Follow the Dog and The Monkey Trail Cannock Chase is where I end up doing most of my mountain biking. It is not the most…

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Cycling in Lockdown

by Original Cyclist on January 29, 2021 6:47 pm on January 29, 2021

Cycling in a Pandemic It seems as though I have done more riding on my own in the last 12 months than I ever have….

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Hitting a Round Number of Miles

by Original Cyclist on January 5, 2021 3:17 pm on January 5, 2021

Why do numbers matter on a bike? The truth is, they don’t. Much like riding every day in October as I did here, there is…

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Riding every day for 30 days (in the wettest October on record!)

by Original Cyclist on November 18, 2020 10:48 am on November 18, 2020

Why ride every day? I was trying to remember why I started this challenge or what sparked the idea. It came from a chap on…

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Kirroughtree Trail Centre

by Original Cyclist on September 26, 2020 9:26 am on September 26, 2020

Ticking off the trail centres Since starting my own business 2 years ago, I said to myself I would use this flexibility to ensure I…

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Stumbled across one of the best short descents in Stumbled across one of the best short descents in Cannock Chase which was gradually being crafted by a couple of young lads. @georgegulliver.jpg snapped me and Dave dropping in blind with a look of shock on our faces.

So when you’re out riding some off piste gold, spare a thought for our trail pixies 🙌👊
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This years @the_dirty_reiver wasn’t so much a ph This years @the_dirty_reiver wasn’t so much a physical cycling challenge (although 200km is an obscene distance).
It was a mental challenge.

I split from my buddies at the 100km mark and headed out into what felt like hours upon hours of headwinds.

Whilst at first I started to get really pissed off, I remembered that it was my choice to be there, I was on my bike, the sun was shining and my legs were fine.

From that point on, I was loving every second.

Highly recommend the event if you’d like a challenge.

Video will be out soon! 

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29 miles of gravel. Very tired. This does not bode 29 miles of gravel. Very tired. This does not bode well for 200km at @the_dirty_reiver in 4 weeks. Lots of last minute training required me thinks! 😂
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Busy making a film about Inca for the course I’m Busy making a film about Inca for the course I’m doing. Whilst I spent hours setting up cameras and drones she ran wild in Cannock Chase. Hopefully it turns out ok. She’s knackered now 😂
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Anyone else keep their bike indoors after it’s b Anyone else keep their bike indoors after it’s been washed so it doesn’t get chilly or lonely? 😂🙋‍♂️
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I love having one of my bikes in my office just to look at. Bruce may be a few years old now but still so happy with it.
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I love it when the Grail is dirty. It’s like whe I love it when the Grail is dirty. It’s like when you see a 911 with mud all up the side. It’s being used!
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Great service from @2_wheelsonly after my stack at Great service from @2_wheelsonly after my stack at Gisburn on Friday. Got me up and running in time for the Lakes at the end of the week. Inca came along to cause some chaos in the shop too 😂
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These are the days. They always were. - - - #mtb # These are the days. They always were.
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Falling in love with not using a back pack. Most o Falling in love with not using a back pack. Most of my rides are only a couple of hours and so one bottle will do. Soooo enduro bro 🤙 
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Last night was special. It was the rare combinatio Last night was special. It was the rare combination of perfect dusty trails, great company, bike working perfectly and legs feeling great. On the last 2 runs I felt like I was part of the bike, perfect harmony. This very rarely happens. What a night 😍
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Hopwas. Aptly named. - - - - #mtb #mtblife #airtim Hopwas. Aptly named.
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Another short loop. She’s getting the hang of it Another short loop. She’s getting the hang of it 🐾🚵‍♂️
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Gear side down 😬. Just focus on the lovely trai Gear side down 😬. Just focus on the lovely trail 😉
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Favourite shot from my most recent video. 2 middle Favourite shot from my most recent video. 2 middle aged idiots trying to work out if the GoPro was filming the right way around 😂
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I have no idea how far we rode yesterday. It was j I have no idea how far we rode yesterday. It was just about having fun. 
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Looking back at some old footage in Kirroughtree, Looking back at some old footage in Kirroughtree, Scotland. Anyone else ridden the slab and ‘had a moment’ at the top despite it being really easy? 😂
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Throwback to last year when we met @andywatkins_mt Throwback to last year when we met @andywatkins_mtn at The Wrekin who casually took us off a Cliff edge 😂. “Yeah we’ll just drop in here...” 
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Need to get back to there!
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I don’t know about you, but I abuse my kit. Thin I don’t know about you, but I abuse my kit. Things like this @deuter bag have been ripped on tree branches, chucked around, sat on and never cleaned and yet it carries on working on every mountain bike ride. This is why I tend to buy quality. I just want stuff to work and last. Bravo Deuter, this pack has been great 👍 
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I’ve been trying out @djiglobal ‘active track’ on their Mavic Air 2. Does pretty well at following me 👍 even avoids a crash at the end 👊😂
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Fun little shot from this morning at Cannock Chase Fun little shot from this morning at Cannock Chase 
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