Matt

Matt is one of the founding Molefathers of the Muddymoles, and is the designer and main administrator of the website.

An experienced rider, he still manages to fall off disconcertingly often. Nothing can account for this fact.

Current bikes include a Bird Aether 9, A Pace RC627 hardtail, a Cannondale Topstone gravel bike and a very niche Trek District 1 belt drive bike. A Merida Scultura Endurance bike provides road duties.

If you've ever wondered how Matt and the MuddyMoles got started, well wonder no more.

Kona Big Unit leaning against an Oak tree

Kona Big Unit

The Kona Big Unit in Scandium, specced with 2×10 gearing and set up for all-round trail fun.

Filed under Bikes in August 2013.

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Ride report: Sunday 28 July – Peaslake

Lumpy, bumpy, rattly, crashy, slippery and just a bit niggly. Today was all those things for me!

Filed under Rides in July 2013.

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Ride report: Sunday 22 July – dry and dusty

Fast Newlands riding and a non-moles accident

Filed under Rides in July 2013.

DZR Dice trainers in tan

DZR Dice shoes – trainers with cleats

DZR shoes from San Francisco make SPD compatible casual shoes, trainers and sneakers for cycling

Filed under 2013, News in July 2013.

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An evening with David Walsh and Shane Sutton

I’ve decided that this year I shall make a reasonable attempt to follow the Tour de France action from the comfort of my armchair

Filed under Bike talk, Lifestyle in June 2013.

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Ride report: Sunday 23 June – Holmbury

After a post Mayhem 2012 period of increasingly severe mechanical issues I’ve finally got the Five back to something close to decent condition. Long live my Five

Filed under Rides in June 2013.

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Ride report: Sunday 12 May – Reigate ramble

A simple cross country ride to Reigate and Gatton Park on the Orange Gyro

Filed under Rides in May 2013.

Dual Eyewear Sunglasses

Dual Power varifocal sports glasses from 2pure

Sports eyewear with a ‘magnifying zone’ for bike riders who normally need reading glasses, from Dual Power Eyewear

Filed under 2013, News in May 2013.

Salsa Horsethief 3 review

The Salsa Horsethief 3 rewards careful set up with some serious performance and offers plenty of upgrade potential

Filed under Bikes, Reviews in April 2013.

Answer ProTaper handlebars - Gentleman Collection

A Gentleman’s Friend – Paisley, Plaid or Herringbone?

Answer announce hard anodised ProTaper Downhill handlebars in a variety of wild patterns, for the Gentleman racer

Filed under 2013, News in April 2013.