http://www.chocolatefoot.co.uk/ Mountain Biking stuff and nonsense from the North Downs and around.]]> en-us earljenx@gmail.com Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:12:46 +0000 http://www.chocolatefoot.co.uk/journal/wa/archives/2008/07/000476-woodwork.html I don't ride planks myself but those that like to ride on chicken wire might find this mildly interesting. This is definately forum fodder but as thats dead I thought I would stick it here to keep you away... http://www.chocolatefoot.co.uk/journal/wa/archives/2008/06/000475-chocolate_fireguard.html The site's got a bit toasted since a migration to a new server. This should improve the stability eventually, as it's been a bit mashed for a few weeks now, but at the moment the forum is dead. It's sunny... http://www.chocolatefoot.co.uk/journal/wa/archives/2008/06/000473-specialized_09_spy_shots.html Specialized stick with the understated paintjob for their 09 bikes. Whistler is a fun place to ride, and just about as good as anywhere to test a good all rounder bike, or a bigger tank weapon like the Specialized... http://www.chocolatefoot.co.uk/journal/wa/archives/2008/06/000472-towpath_challenge.html Matti Lehikoinen taking it easy at Fort William after (and then before) his injury. Scotland's Downwards Towpath Challenge race was held over the weekend, in Fort William, North. Greg Minaar took the win from some other cyclists. Matti's headcammed... http://www.chocolatefoot.co.uk/journal/wa/archives/2008/05/000471-20_off_cf_togs.html Enter the promo code: KICKOFF20 and get 20% off your Chocolatefoot fashions. Isn't it time you got a new outfit to match those posh new grips?... http://www.chocolatefoot.co.uk/journal/wa/archives/2008/05/000470-specialized_deviant_carbon.html WA http://www.chocolatefoot.co.uk/journal/wa/archives/2008/05/000469-big_really_big_mountain_riding.html http://www.chocolatefoot.co.uk/journal/wa/archives/2008/05/000468-first_ride_of_the_season.html Finally got my arse out for a ride. Mt. Fromme, North Vancouver.... http://www.chocolatefoot.co.uk/journal/wa/archives/2008/04/000467-300_seasons.html The Collective: 300 Seasons video mashup. The new Collective film Seasons is being premiered all over the place in the next few weeks. Whistler today, London soon. I'm loving the choice of a 100% Vivaldi soundtrack, too. That's inspired,... http://www.chocolatefoot.co.uk/journal/wa/archives/2008/03/000466-trail_baskets.html Spring, and then with depressing inevitability, a season that passes for summer, are coming to the northern Hemisphere over the next few seasons. Accessorising your bicycle and bodily attire with this seasons styles, colours and fabrics is key to... http://www.chocolatefoot.co.uk/journal/wa/archives/2008/02/000465-filth.html This weekend we are blessed with the sun donning a hat and the trails will be running unseasonably sweet. But alas, there's loads more wintery pissing rain and mucky trails to come. This little video reminds me that you can... http://www.chocolatefoot.co.uk/journal/wa/archives/2008/02/000464-ned_overend_not_dead.html To contrast the ATBing community's collective mourning of bicycle maintenance legend Sheldon Brown - writer of many things bike, but especially for me, the best guide ever on building wheels - I thought it would be good to mention... http://www.chocolatefoot.co.uk/journal/wa/archives/2008/01/000462-safety_bike.html Steel framed safety bike. Lance McDermott wowed the crowds with his front flip antics at Crankworx 06, and the Qashqai Challenge last year, but he had to learn the technique somewhere. The smart money says that our-boy-done-good Vance McDoormat... http://www.chocolatefoot.co.uk/journal/wa/archives/2008/01/000461-adventure_cyclismo.html At the end of the summer, most of the guides from Ticket2RideBC quit to get some riding in and we went on a road trip. Whistler resident, Spike, joined us and we were graced with a couple of cameo... http://www.chocolatefoot.co.uk/journal/wa/archives/2007/12/000460-dialled_bikes_special.html Alpine Mike, The Alps 07 Dialled Bikes in the last year has seen growing interest and coverage in respected industry publications and it seems to have achieved this largely through word of mouth sporned on forums such as this...