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.

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2010 Pipedream Sirius R853

The new 2010 Pipedream Sirius R853 offers Reynolds 853 tubing, a versatile frame and a bargain price. I quite fancy one!

Filed under 2010, News in February 2010.

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Ride report: Wednesday 17 February – White Downs clag

Another winter’s ride across the North Downs to White Down where heavy going seemed to create a temporary hell!

Filed under Rides in February 2010.

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Motivation

Motivation comes from surprising places. Who’d have thought the least keen Mole racer we know could change our outlook on things?

Filed under Bike talk, Lifestyle in February 2010.

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Stickers! Well, round 1 anyway…

Our first attempt at producing frame stickers to promote the Muddymoles

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Ride report: Wednesday 10 February – Neck pain

A hell of a tough ride up and over a frozen North Downs looking for a mud-free ride. We succeeded but boy was it exhausting!

Filed under Rides in February 2010.

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Topeak AlienLux rear light

A novelty rear bike light perhaps but why does staying safe have to be boring? And it comes in colours!

Filed under Bike talk, Trends in February 2010.

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Shimano Alfine 11-speed internal gear hub – Spinal Tap?

Shimano announce an updated Alfine internally geared hub, with 11 speeds and broader gear range. Oh and it’s lighter too.

Filed under 2010, News in February 2010.

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Astounding Adventures mountain bike training course review

Astounding Adventures show that whatever your riding ability, proper skills coaching, rather than expensive new kit, can really help you improve your bike riding

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Ride report: Wednesday 27 January – muddy hell!

A typical UK winter ride with mud, clay and chalk. All in all, a great night ride!

Filed under Rides in January 2010.

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Striking a balance

Matt muses on the need to go with the cycling flow when it comes to regular exercise.

Filed under Bike talk, Lifestyle in January 2010.