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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Learning to ride

Matt’s son masters riding his bike. The best invention the world has seen for cheap, reliable mobility.

Filed under Bike talk, Lifestyle in February 2009.

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Embers Merino Evolution long sleeve baselayer review

Embers are a British sports clothing brand specialising in Merino wool based products. Here’s a review from Matt of the Evolution long sleeve baselayer.

Filed under Clothing, Reviews in February 2009.

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Fibre Flare – a versatile red light?

There’s a new rear light on the market which appears to combine genuine flexibility with high output. It’s called the Fibre Flare.

Filed under 2009, News in February 2009.

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This sounds like us on a good day

What cetegory of rider do you fall into. And by category, I don’t mean competitive cycling, I mean what’s really your niche in the cycling diaspora.

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2009 Shimano Deore

Shimano finally get round to replacing the Deore groupset with plenty of trickle down technology from their more expensive kit. Looks promising for 2010.

Filed under 2009, News in February 2009.

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Ride report: Wednesday 11 Feb – Norbury loop

A short night ride round the ranmore and Norbury area in wet, muddy conditions.

Filed under Rides in February 2009.

A cake stop at Reigate in February

Reigate Hill tea room

A review of the Reigate Hill tea room which sells a limited range of food and drink for walkers, mountain bikers and road riders.

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Ride report: Sunday 8 February – Bookham to Reigate Hill

With 13 inches of snow earlier in the week, only the committed were out for a Sunday ride from Bookham to Reigate Hill.

Filed under Rides in February 2009.

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In the pipeline

A round up of new bikes that the Moles have acquired in the past few weeks.

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Ride report: Sunday 1 February – Ranmore and Leith Hill loop

The start of February sees us heading to Leith Hill from Bookham for a great days riding in the woods. But managing four punctures over a collective 240 miles was a bit of a shame!

Filed under Rides in February 2009.