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    Ass Saver Win Wing Mud Guard Review

    ByStuart

    Traditionally, I haven’t been a mudguard enthusiast. They’ve often caused friction issues, required meticulous adjustments, and inevitably resumed rubbing. However, I’m also not fond of ending up with a damp backside, especially considering my lunchtime route tends to be quite wet (as illustrated below). So, I decided to give mudguards another shot. My choice was…

  • Planet-X Tempest

    ByStuart

    After the Methlick Cycle Challenge, I decided I wanted to replace my mountain bike. I’d really enjoyed off-road bits of the ride, but using a mountain bike (albeit quite an old one) slowed me down on the road and hard-packed gravel sections. With this in mind, I decided on a gravel bike. There’re some good…

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    Methlick Cycle Challenge

    ByStuart

    The Methlick Cycle Challenge has been going for a few years now, initially as a ride from Ballater to Methlick and more recently as a ride based in Methlick itself. The ride offers 66-mile, 44-mile and 20-mile options. This was the first time I’d attempted the event, and I opted for the 44 mile distance….