This week, inspired by road.cc blog, we've put together article full of all the news from social media that we've just not been able to cover on the site (and some that we have), plus some Instagram posts that got one of our 'likes' this week. There's a new visitors centre at Bike Park Wales new bikes, new videos and new collaborations producing some cool gear plus lots more!

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@bikepark_wales

 

 

 

 

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After well over two years of planning we've officially started working on phase one of our three year development plans! It's a really exciting time here at the park with lots of exciting projects starting to take shape, to name just a few; Additional trails A top to bottom green trail for beginner riders A bigger check in area to get riders out on the trails quicker Additional parking Additional showers and toilets For more info hit the link in out bio #bikeparkwales #trekbikes #foxmtb #rideshimano #mbuk #gopro #wtb #mucoff #mtb #bikepark #wales

A post shared by BikePark Wales (@bikepark_wales) on Nov 28, 2019 at 9:25am PST

@voodoobikes

A week or so ago this sneaky first peek snuck out of the new 1k carbon Bizango - all the details are here. 

 

 

 

 

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Who’s embracing the wet weather this weekend? Who’s up for a mudder? . . @halfords_uk #voodoo #bizango #carbon #mtb #xc #trail #mudding #outdoors #forest

A post shared by Voodoobikes UK (@voodoobikes) on Nov 8, 2019 at 6:03am PST

 

@top_chief

A new load of rut slapping goodness! The ruts are deeper than ever and are biting back too.

 

 

 

 

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Bruce lee moves in the latest @hazzard_racing film. Fixed by Fish - link in bio

A post shared by Joe Barnes (@top_chief) on Nov 28, 2019 at 3:09am PST

 

@troyleedesigns

Oakley is teaming up with TLD in a new signature goggle

 

 

 

 

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“I believe they are the best goggles currently on the market so teaming up with Oakley to produce a TLD signature series goggles is awesome.” - @troylee25 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #TLD x Oakley collection now available at troyleedesigns.com #oakley

A post shared by For The World's Fastest Racers (@troyleedesigns) on Nov 24, 2019 at 5:59pm PST

 

@davidjarthur

A.k.a. road.cc's Dave is testing a very lovely looking gravel bike at the moment

 

 

 

 

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Just too nice to get dirty! Enigma’s new Endeavour steel gravel/adventure/Allroad bike sure looks pretty. That paint work though . #bikes #bikesofinstagram #cyclinglife #cycling #gravelbike #enigmabikes #steelbikes

A post shared by David J Arthur (@davidjarthur) on Nov 27, 2019 at 3:20am PST

 

@rockmountainbicycles

 

 

 

 

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"I felt safer going fast on the Growler than I have on any previous hardtail, and even than on many cross-country full-suspension bikes." Hot off of the presses! Check out the latest Growler 50 review by @bikemag by hitting the link in our bio. Photo: @jwebbeth #lovetheride

A post shared by Rocky Mountain (@rockymountainbicycles) on Nov 27, 2019 at 4:33pm PST

@pacecycles

Whoa - this looks pretty good! The new Pace RC295 launches and is available to order. It's long, slack, got 135mm travel at the rear and 150mm fork up front. 

 

 

 

 

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Certainly was worth the wait; Our complete RC295. Pre-order yours now | £1899 Frameset | £3999 complete bike | 0% Finance available | See website for details. * Frame: full carbon fibre with a tuned Rockshox Deluxe RT3 Debonair 135mm travel. * Fork: Rockshox Pike Ultimate 150mm. * Post: Rockshox Reverb. * Wheelset: Hope Fortus 29” with Pro 4 hub * Tyres: Magic Mary & Hans Damf rear * Groupset: SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 * Stem: Pace 32mm * Handlebar: Renthal Fatbar. * Brakes: SRAM Guide RS * Grips: Deathgrips * Tubeless kit. #RC295 #pacecycles #enduromtb #carbonfibre #mypace #fullgas #gravityisyourfriend #29er #biggerisbetter #sitonmypaceandtellmeyouloveme #dreambuild

A post shared by Pace Cycles (@pacecycles) on Nov 27, 2019 at 10:02am PST

 

 

@the_yt_mob

How we all think (wish) we ride in the wet!

 

 

 

 

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@angelsuarezdh hunting those gaps . . . #ytmobworldtour #theytmob #ytmob #liveuncaged #youngtalent #ytindustries #mtb #downhill

A post shared by The YT Mob (@the_yt_mob) on Nov 28, 2019 at 3:03am PST 

@markgreshon 

This did tickle us here in the office....

 

 

 

 

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Gravel: the facts

A post shared by Gresh (@markgreshon) on Nov 27, 2019 at 1:17pm PST

 

 

@silverfishuk

Oh my.... what a way to round off a Monday with a bit of bike porn like this! The new Mondraker Crafty carbon looks so good! 

 

 

 

 

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The wait is over, the game is on! Welcome to the new world of e-MTBs, a world that see’s sub 20kg, all-mountain e-bikes capable of excelling on the harshest terrain, in the toughest environment. The new Crafty Carbon is a performance inspired trail bike with an emphasis on all round capability. Featuring World Cup developed suspension and geometry, 29” wheels, hand-picked e-compatible components and the fourth generation of Bosch motor the Crafty Carbon will amplify your riding both up and down . . . . . and then up again . . . . and down again and again and again… Crafty Carbon. Get more from life. . #craftycarbon #crafty #carbon #emtb #mondraker #silverfishuk // @mondrakerbikes

A post shared by Silverfish (@silverfishuk) on Nov 25, 2019 at 7:00am PST

 

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