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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Phil Wood OBB bottom bracket

The new Phil Wood outboard bearing bottom bracket (OBB) offers great looks but hopefully even better performance.

Filed under 2009, News in December 2009.

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Ride report: Wednesday 16 December – no show, no snow!

A small group of us head out looking for snow but find frozen mud and sleet. Oh well, at least we were warm

Filed under Rides in December 2009.

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Snow fun?

Weather forecasts suggest more snow is on it’s way. Hope you’re all ready to enjoy it?

Filed under Bike talk, Lifestyle in December 2009.

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Niner Bikes Air 9 Carbon

Niner Bikes annouce prices of their gorgeous Air 9 Carbon race bike. One to watch, it may even convert the 29er sceptics

Filed under 2009, News in December 2009.

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The Dachshund of Time

The Dachshund of Time by the Bike Snob NYC. A handy reckoner for estimating cycling eras

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Ride report: Wednesday 9 December – Ranmore ramble

A night ride across Ranmore and Box Hill is the perfect antidote to sitting at home watching the rain come down. Mainly because it didn’t rain tonight!

Filed under Rides in December 2009.

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Ride report: Wednesday 2 December – winter warmer

A muddy circular loop of Norbury Park, Ranmore, Denbies and Mickleham for the Moles after weeks of rainfall

Filed under Rides in December 2009.

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What’s your wet weather set up?

What is the ideal wet weather gear for mountain bike riding over the winter?

Filed under Bike talk, Lifestyle in December 2009.

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My pink anodised chain tensioner

Four4th lights help in refettling my chain tensioner with the result I now own a unique pink anodised doofer!

Filed under Bike talk, Lifestyle in November 2009.

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Ride report: Sunday 29 November – Newlands Corner

Another Newlands Corner ride with torrential rain and lots of effort. Who said Surrey Hills riding is easy?

Filed under Rides in November 2009.