Category: BIKES

  • Worn: Leatt Airflex Hybrid Knee Pads

    Worn: Leatt Airflex Hybrid Knee Pads

    There was a time in the not-so-far-distant past when knee pads would get you laughed off the trails. Especially if combined with Lycra, which will rightfully still get the same reaction. But now knee pads are almost as de rigeur as helmets and gloves, which seems to make sense as the mountain biker’s knees cop a…

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  • ACXF.21: DELTA FORCE 

    ACXF.21: DELTA FORCE 

    Alpha Charlie X-ray Foxtrot crossed the finish line before Delta bunnyhopped across the ditch to ruin the party. And thank fck for that. A second consecutive pandemic interrupted ACXF would have been a hard pill for the doc to swallow.  Quicker than you can say “bell lap”, hoarders have cleared the shelves of flour and…

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  • Insanity Distilled Into Music

    Insanity Distilled Into Music

    Fuck me. How did this escape me until now? We may never get to witness or be a part of a scene like this ever again. Don’t let it happen. We Need This. A healthy insanity, good for the mind, the soul. Tear it out yourself, let no one do it for you. We Need…

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  • HUTTCROSS 21.4: SIX ICONIC CYCLOCROSS COURSES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

    HUTTCROSS 21.4: SIX ICONIC CYCLOCROSS COURSES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

    JINGLECROSS  A highlight of the cyclocross calendar Stateside, this iconic event started life as a fundraiser for the local Children’s Hospital before it evolved to a World Cup regular. Its’ defining feature, Mt Krumpit, is utilised in several ways from a slalomesque cambered descent to lung-busting climb – complete with a small step at the…

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  • Instagram Is Bullshit

    Instagram Is Bullshit

    Instagram is bullshit. But I need it. NO,  I don’t need it, but somehow it’s got me by the balls, because of commitments I’ve made to others. My supporters, partners, sponsors, donors, call them what you will. Those who are kind enough to trust my experience and give me parts and clothes and accessories to…

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  • Huttcross 21.3: A Classic Recipe 

    Huttcross 21.3: A Classic Recipe 

    Makes 308 portions DF, GF, Vegan, Hipster, Connoisseur, Newbie This is a lovely recipe full to brim with cyclocross goodness. Great as a Sunday mid-winter pick up or shakedown while training for your next summer goal. Also loved by kids. Best served chilled. How To Make A Huttcross  1 cup DROP BARS 2 cups SKINNY…

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  • HUTTCROSS 21.2: DIRTY SIDE DISMOUNT 

    HUTTCROSS 21.2: DIRTY SIDE DISMOUNT 

    “I am still surprised at the amount of mud a chamois can hold. About the same as a nappy, I suppose.” – Kirk, father and cyclocross connoisseur    Pitter patter. Squelch squerch. Drip drop. Clink clunk. Slip. Grind. Soil sampling for the twenty-twenty-one season is well underway. Moonshine provided a smattering of grease during early proceedings…

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  • The Science Of Suave

    The Science Of Suave

    Holy shit, it’s a good day when the legend of Australian music Mr Kim Salmon pops up in your feed. Especially with the first Scientists record in 35 years due to drop, the suave is back in the swamp. Even at his most haggard, he still has more style and swagger than all you motherfuckers…

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