ReCycle Rides

Riding in the mud:

So now's the time of year when mountain biking becomes a bit colder and very muddy.
Now, I love playing in the mud as a (sort of) grown up, but it's worth thinking -if it's really that muddy, should I ride it?

You can easily clean your self, clothes and bike when you get home, but what will that trail look like next time?

I'm not riding lots of the local trails during the winter (apart from when the ground's frozen) to not damage the trails. You can turn them into muddy puddles really quickly, which also causes the trail to widen, damaging the natural environment.

If you're planning a ride, think about how it will be compared to summer, and whether it's going to be worth it, and save some for the best weather.


Been speaking to many people who were in the Showroom last week watching From the Inside Out - great MTB film, riders doing HUGE stuff in beautiful British Columbia with posh cameras - trailer below: