Ark at that wind!

Posted on January 3, 2012 by wheelist in Riding.

If this weather keeps up I’m fitting a mast and sails to the bike. I figure it’ll be a nice addition to the hull I fitted last week.

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Happy New Year – Happy New Bike!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by wheelist in Riding.

The sun is shining at Coed y Brenin! Well, actually, it’s still raining, and the mountains are barely visible through a thick cloud of hanging water, but my shiny new Specialized Camber Comp 29er has arrived at the shop so it feels like the sun is shining anyway!

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Christmas Present Panic?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by wheelist in General Bike Stuff.

If you’ve missed the post and you’re still stuck for a Christmas present for that special person, why not consider a Wheelism MTB Skills Coaching Gift Voucher? The vouchers can be for any of our courses (MTB Skills, bike maintenance, or guiding), for any amount (how much do you love them?), and can be sent […]

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Guided Night Rides at Coed y Brenin

Posted on December 13, 2011 by wheelist in Coaching.

Fancy a go at night riding on some of the best trails in the UK? Wheelism is offering guided rides over the Christmas period (and the rest of winter) at Coed y Brenin, starting at 6pm till 8:30pm. (Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays) We’ll cover route choice, the best and worst of lights, how to […]

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MBLA Night Riding Leader training

Posted on December 4, 2011 by wheelist in Coaching.

I spent the day and night yesterday up at Nant Bwlch yr Haearn above Betws y Coed with Jonathan from 1MTB1 being assessed for the Night Riding Module add-on to the Mountain Bike Leader qualification. It was a fun and involving day, spent sharing knowledge with a few other lads (also being trained and assessed) […]

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This week’s coaching session – technical climbs and drops.

Posted on November 28, 2011 by wheelist in Coaching.

I had a good one-to-one coaching session this week at Coed y Brenin with Teresa, who wanted to improve her technical climbing skills and learn to conquer drop-offs. We first looked at movement around the bike, shifting bodyweight to aid balance, and focussed on some basic skills including the manual, powered front wheel lift, and […]

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Very Low Altitude Weather

Posted on November 21, 2011 by wheelist in Riding.

It’s a beautiful day today. The sun is shining and the sky is blue. At least it was when I set off from up the mountain. Unfortunately, a few hundred feet lower riding along the valley floor, there’s all this V.L.A.W. (Very Low Altitude Weather) to ride through. Thankfully there’s a massive climb coming. Joy.

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Sheep can jump.

Posted on November 17, 2011 by wheelist in Riding.

On today’s commute to/from the shop I arrived at a number of scientific and not-so-scientific conclusions: 1. Watching David Attenborough’s Frozen Planet isn’t good mental preparation for a frosty morning commute in the Welsh hills – the sweat produced whilst wearing 8 layers of synthetic fibre pushes Goretex’s breathability to its limit. 2. Cadair Idris […]

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Welcome to the Wheelism blog.

Posted on November 8, 2011 by wheelist in General Bike Stuff.

Well, it’s been a while. Almost 2 years since that last puncture. But now the inner tube is finally fixed, the tyres have been re-knobbled, and we’re back riding through the bogs and blogs. So, clip into your pedals and come along for the ride…….

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