Is this work?

Spent the afternoon messing around in Macc Forest with Cy Turner from Cotic today. Cy was over for a quick photoshoot for Wideopen. Obviously I can't share photos for the mag here, but thanks to Dunc I've some great shots of me for once! Take a gander...

Macclesfield 23/3/2009

Back on the bounce...

Macclesfield 12/03/2009

Jon and I headed out to Macc forest both aboard the full bouncers for the 1st time this year. Apart from a slightly seized headset (that's freed up ok - but will need changing this year - probably after Scotland) all was well. Took a few snaps, scoped out where the Nike 6.0 advert (in the March issue of Dirt) is shot (oh my god - there is absolutely no landing area, Sam Dale is insane!) and had a blast. Singletrack was MUDDY rather than slippy with a few big trees down too...

Other news

• Photoshoot with Cy from Cotic for Wideopen on the 23rd, can't wait :)

• MacBook should be with us tomorrow if UPS pull out the stops!

Splash the cash

Not on a bike mind this time... but a new laptop.
A MacBook white should be winging it's way to me in the next few days - I can't wait :)

No Fuss - Wee Triathlon

On Saturday I was up in Fort William to take part in my first triathlon. Organised by the same guys that do 10 Under the Ben, Endurance DH etc, the Wee Triathlon is a sprint distance race that I entred thinking it would be a good pre season event to get me into shape for the student champs in 2 weeks time.

The race consisted of a 400m swim, a 10mile XC bike ride and a 3 mile run. Swimming isn't my strong point so a pretty average preformance meant I had to beast the bike section to make up some places. I arrived at the transition area to see only a handful of bikes left by those alreaady out on the run so I knew if I could hold my position I'd be doing okay. The 3 mile run seamed to be the longest 3 miles I've ever ran. I didn't overtake anyone, but then I wasn't overtake either so finished 6th overall with a time of 1:25.07, some 8 mins down on the winner.

It's something I'd deffinately do again, but only after a bit more pool time I think. Stu Thompson from MtbCut.tv was there so expect to see a video on the site soon I'd image.

On Sunday I made my way down to Glentress for a couple of hours messing around in the freeride park on the Holeshot. It's been built back up into a single speed, 24" wheeled play bike. It weighs a ton as all the parts are bombproof, and the Z1 BAMs are a little undersprung for the big hits, but it's a really fun bike to throw around the place.

I also met some guys filming for a college documentary. Adam if you're reading this e-mail me when you get your film together!

Next race is the student champs at the UK bike park on the 20/21st, where I'll be taking part in both the DH and the XC sport race.