Tag: SSWC2017

  • Slapping The Singlespeed Champs

    Slapping The Singlespeed Champs

    In November, SSWC returns to NZ. There was always an informal rule that it didn’t touch down in the same place twice, but the 2017 edition is heading back to Vegas. Although controversial, the RSS knows how to throw a singlespeed party and the sculpted volcanic trails make for an ideal course. For those who…

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  • SSWC17 Rotorua: Keeping It Local

    SSWC17 Rotorua: Keeping It Local

    Where would mountain biking be without great design – from trails to bikes to helmets, shoes and clothing? Nzo are a Rotorua clothing company making well-engineered and great looking gear. They’ve recently taken that to whole new level letting you customize your own riding clothing here. Gary Sullivan from Nzo is always generous with his…

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  • Six Out From SSWC17

    Six Out From SSWC17

    Six months until the Singlespeed World Champs 2017, in Rotorua, NZ. The first rule of Singlespeed Race Club? If you don’t want the tattoo, don’t win. Rule 2: If you’re not first woman or man, you will be 2nd equal (so don’t ask for your time or placing). “One other thing,” says Paul Laing from…

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  • SSWC2017: The Seven Year Itch

    SSWC2017: The Seven Year Itch

    Has it really been seven years since the Singlespeed World Championships in Rotorua? Well yes it has. Memories from that weekend are hazy at best, and some are best left locked safely in the vault (I’m looking at you Messrs Schnell and Kilvington). If you weren’t there then this recap video presented by Flow’s Chris Southwood…

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