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This is not just another mountain…The Nordkette

This is not just another mountain…The Nordkette

At the north foot of the city of Innsbruck in western Austria is so vast, huge and intimidating it determines the lifestyle of a city. Rising from the river Inn, the rock face towers all the way up to the horizon. Whenever an Innsbruck local [...]

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Eurobike Retrospective 2011 Part 2 – The Gearboxes

Eurobike Retrospective 2011 Part 2 – The Gearboxes

Anyone who knows me knows that I love gearbox bikes and hate derailleurs with a passion! I am even halfway through my own gearbox bike project, so it was with some excitement that went to Eurobike, the traditional home of weird and wonderful gearbox creations. [...]

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Eurobike Retrospective 2011 Part 1- Complete Bikes

Eurobike Retrospective 2011 Part 1- Complete Bikes

Okay, I know it’s over a week since Eurobike 2011 finished, but going through my photos from the event shows that there is still much more to share. This time, Bikes.*(Please note- all prices are given in Euros- we will have to wait and see [...]

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Eurobike Day 2 – New Rubber

Eurobike Day 2 – New Rubber

One of the things on show at Eurobike this year has been the addition a new batch of gravity-focused tyres. Often overlooked, these are the vital link between you and the ground, and any development that helps keep you rubber-side-down has to be welcome. For [...]

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Eurobike Demo Day- Ratzenried, Allgau, German

Eurobike Demo Day- Ratzenried, Allgau, German

Ham and Cheese and Electric bikes! I’ve only been in Germany for one day, and already I find myself full to the brim with Ham ,Cheese and Electric Bikes! Although Eurobike proper only starts tomorrow I already know that 2011 is going to be the [...]

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Atherton Project Season 3 Preview

Atherton Project Season 3 Preview

Just when you thought it was safe to go back online, Athy Project Season 3 raises it’s head for 2011…watch out for fireworks again!