Recent content by crashtestdummy

crashtestdummy because I fall off mountainbikes and rock climbs far too much. (nothing to do with "crashing" or "test", their relevance to the site only occured to me after signing up)

Currently riding a diamondback zetec pro, but will be changing the frame to something british and steel, like an on-one or a cotic... or maybe a custom built one (If I can get a new job....) Big problem where I live is the extremely abrasive mud - v brake pads only last one ride here in the...

nice looking toy Dero - been vaguely considering one of those frames myself, but decided to save up for a nice steel hardtail instead, as I'm too lazy to look after another suspension bike... Bet you'll have fun on it, they look like a nice bike for doing everything on.

If you're doing solo, my only advice would be to take it easy! Ride the first few laps as gently as you can, barely getting out of breath.... otherwise, you'll blow up by halfway. Oh, also, take some food that doesn't need much chewing - in the last few hours it's too easy to forget to eat...

Not much to say really, just thought I put up a quick intro. I'm a mountain biker from England, came to this forum to get a few training ideas. I'm getting back into rock climbing after a few years off (caused by a large biking crash or two) and I could do with a few more upper body...

Excellent. 24hour races are great fun - prepare to be insanely tired on the Monday though! They're also addictive. Did my first one (in a team) last spring and really enjoyed it. I wanted to do another one later in the year but there were no team places left so I did it solo.... which is...