The Kent Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance’s Double 100 Cycle Challenge is taking place on Sunday 10 June and starts and finishes at our base at Dunsfold Park (Cranleigh on the Surrey/Sussex borders). Cyclists can take either a 100 mile or 100km route around the country lanes of Surrey, West and East Sussex and Kent.
Entry fee is £25 and we ask if cyclists can obtain sponsorship. There is plenty of parking at Dunsfold Park and there will be a BBQ and music at the end to reward cyclists for their efforts. BBC Radio 2′s Sally Traffic will also be on hand to congratulate and hand over goody bags and certificates.
Further details and registration is available on the website: www.kssairambulance.org.uk/
Congratulations to Callum Seward for winning the junior prize at the Hell of the North Cotswolds.
Callum collected his Marin Shoreline Trail from our friends at Leisure Lakes Cheltenham this week and will be back in training for HONC 2013 soon on his new bike.
He tells us that he is going to be joining Winchcombe Cycling Club and will be defending his title. Watch this space for some images of Callum riding his new bike and well done from all at Marin UK.
Callum’s Mum, Kathy added…
“He is going to be joining the Winchcombe Cycling Club for the first time on Sunday, and this will be the maiden ride for the Marin –hopefully will be able to send you some pics. Taking part in the HONC and winning the prize draw has been a useful introduction to the Winchcombe Cycling Club – from September Callum will be studying GCSE PE and hopes to make mountain biking one of the elements, and to do this he must be part of an official club”.
Many thanks to Leisure Lakes Cheltenham…
http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/
And to Pat and team from HONC…
Outdoor Fitness Magazine take a quick look at the Marin Palisades Trail 29er.
29er’s feature prominently across the Marin range for 2012, check out the website or contact your local dealer now to see what’s on offer.
Last night the sky was red and the cherry tree in my garden was blossoming. This morning I decided it was about time to ditch the tights and leggings, stick on shorts and thinner layers and off-road to work. The Marin White-Line and I had a throughly great time. This morning I fell off (poor riding!), had a buzzard fly down the trail twenty yards in front of me, saw a fox, got chased by a goose, saw the sun rise through the trees and the mist hovering over the fields. And all before 7.30.
I had to get up and leave a bit earlier and work a bit harder to do it, but I arrived at work buzzing. Tomorrow I’m going a new way. Who knows? I may get lost and have to ride further…work to live, live to ride!
Marin Man.
The latest incarnation of our trail classic, the Mount Vision, features in the What Mountain Bike, Trail Bike Of The Year.
Read more @ http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/bikes/mountain/product/review-marin-mount-vision-xm8-12-46108
Marin has reworked its venerable Mount Vision for 2012, with a new Quad Link 3.0 suspension system, slacker geometry and lighter build, making it a serious contender for the perfect UK all-round trail bike.
A classic ride, made better
Bikemagic has always been fans of the Mount Vision. At one time it was one of the most popular bikes spotted on UK trails and was pivotal in converting many mountain bikers to the benefits of full suspension. With its place in the history books confirmed, the company hasn’t rested on its laurels.
It’s constantly evolved over the years to meet the changing needs of modern riders, gaining more travel, loosing weight and getting more contemporary (slacker) geometry over the years.
First ride impressions
Despite limited ride time on the new Mount Vision, it’s abundantly clear that the changes have all resulted in a bike that is a serious contender for the best UK trail bike. Geometry that works, decent sizing, great specification and improved suspension make it a bike worthy of anyone looking for a competent all-rounder.
Read more @ http://bikemagic.com/gear/marin-mount-vision-xm8-first-ride-review.html
A few days ago I had an epic ride across the Jurassic Coast from Charmouth to Studland. 90Km’s of rolling hills with awesome scenery with some very fast bike industry people. The Marin XC 7 29er was the perfect bike choice for the day, fast rolling and comfortable for 5.5hours in the saddle.
Many thanks to all the UK cycling press who came along to Peaslake last week to meet the Guys from Marin US and to ride the new bikes.
The weather held in the Surrey Hills and we had a great time with the 2012 Marin Mount Vision XM8 and Marin XC7 29er.
More to follow and a video of the 2 days from Tom Grundy…
Watch this space…
“Fast rolling 29er wheels, supple suspension and attentive handling angles all make the Marin a comfortable and friendly place to spend a day cruising, swooping, sweeping singletrack or open moors.”
“Marin’s cockpit gear is well shaped”.
“Spec, speed and smoothness are it’s strengths…”
- What Mountain Bike, April 2012.
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