Rachael Wight
Articles by Rachael Wight
UK farmers say "Get on my land" to cyclists
Cycling UK has just launched a new campaign called 'Get On My Land', with the goal to provide funding for farmers who make it easier for cyclists and the public to enjoy their land. They are now asking the public to support the call on Government to provide funding.
GT Bicycles Malverns Classic Festival Returns - 15th to 17th June 2018
The biggest MTB Party of the year, the GT Bicycles Malverns Classic is nearly here! Kicking off this Friday, the most awesome weekend of all things mountain bike in the stunning Eastnor Deer Park, set In the Malvern Hills.
Cool things in for test this week from Dakine, Louri, GUP and Norco Bicycles
There's a theme this week that involves taking things out of your pack and putting them on your bike. To help us out there's kit from Cyclorise in the form of the Louri frame strap and GUP sealant, plus a Hotlaps Stealth bum bag from Dakine. Time to get the weight off our backs and go riding!
Hope Technology R4+ LED Front Light Review
The R4+ LED front light sits in the middle of a range of external battery mountain bike front lights from Hope Technology. It powers out 1500 lumens, costs £239 and comes with a well designed (as you’d expect) bar mount. It was, however, a little lacking in sheer power when compared to others in its class.
Why you no longer have to call your mammy at Bike Park Wales
BikePark Wales announce some big plans for further investment, trail building and other updates to the cafe and uplift track. As part of a major new investment programme BikePark Wales will see improvements throughout 2018 and into 2019 and beyond.
Bristol Bikefest is back at Ashton Court on the 30th June 2018
The much-loved Bristol Bikefest mountain bike race is back – with a new format, a new venue and a new sponsor – The Bristol Beer Factory!! The event takes place on the 30th June 2018 but if you want an entry to any of the kids or adult races you'll need to be online at 9am on the 5th April.
New Hero camera from Go Pro is just £200
The new camera shares the looks like the Go Pro Hero5 and Hero6 camera, but has more entry-level video camera intentions for just £200.
Downhill racing looks forward to a new era with the HSBC British Cycling DH Series this weekend
After the demise of the British Downhill Series at the end of 2017, we wondered if that really was the end of downhill racing as we knew it. But even as enduro fever gets stronger every day, the launch of the HSBC British Cycling National Downhill Series proves there is still a love for pure gravity fed, adrenaline filled DH racing on some great UK tracks.