Battle on the Beach 2017 - Kev Darragh 5 past midnight on January 1st I entered the Battle on the Beach to mark the end of my Decembeer challenge with the idea of getting a bit fitter by the time I line up on the start. Things were going well I managed to stay off…
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MS&G Round 2 – Phoenix Park – Daniel Cavalla
I woke up early so I could get to Phoenix bike park for the 2nd round of Mud Sweat and Gears on Sunday 19th March 2017. By the time we arrived there were already lots of club members in the gazebo (which later nearly blew away because of the wind). I went on a practice…
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MS&G Round 2 – Phoenix Park – Jake Darragh
It is the morning of MS&G round 2, windy and slightly warm. Dad and I arrive at Connor May's house as he needed a lift up to the race. Now arriving at the venue, all ready seeing many cars, I knew at this moment that it was going to be a busy race! Not long…
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MS&G Round 2 – Phoenix Park – Matthew Darley
Sunday 19th March saw round 2 of the Mud Sweat and Gears series at Phoenix Bike Park in Kentford. It was about 6:30 when we was packed and ready for the race ahead. When arriving at the venue I signed on at the MSG tent and got ready for a practice lap. After completing the…
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MS&G Round 2 – Race Report – Robert Staines
Training has now been stepped up as we are moving into the Mountain Bike season, with the lighter evenings and better weather it has been nice to be able to get out on the bike rather than rely on turbo training sessions. We arrived at the venue at around midday and had a chat with…
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MS&G Round 1 – Race Report – Robert Staines
Today saw my first race of the 2017 season at the Velopark at Stratford, although it has come early in the season the race will be a good indicator of where I’m at with my training. We arrived at the Velopark around lunchtime after picking up George on our way. It was a very cold…
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MS&G Round 1 – Race Report – Jake Darragh
It's an early morning, sun is out but still chilly. Car is packed and on our way round to Connor May's house. (Connor is the team photographer). Now arriving at the venue, with Ben Ogden the nutritionist, parked just behind. Dad, Connor, Ben and I walk up to the team gazebo's and to where the…
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