Mountain Biking UK Blog

All blogs

Subscribe stuff

We Survived Bikeradar Live!

Ric 'After-Sun' McLaughlin Monday, Jun 1, 2009 3.55pm

The MBUK Office is a lot tireder, sun-burnt place after our big weekend at Bikeradar Live.

We don't know about you but we all had a mint time hanging out and lapping up all the amazing riding and blisteringly hot sun. The most any of us managed after three days on site was a grand total of 7 hours sleep and it felt like every single meal included at least one portion of fried meat.

Issue 240 is going to be crammed to the gills of all the gossip, high-lights and reports from the show but to tide you over in the mean time here are some of our favourite 'unofficial' happenings;

- Danny Mac rocking the Animal Relentless Bike Tour; The bashful trials wizard must have been all too aware of the crowds weighty expectations of him after the success of his Youtube video yet still managed to stagger everyone. His drop from the 14ft high Animal motor-home was truly the stuff of legends check out the video here.

- Sam Ren destroying the Dirt Jump comp; With a final run that included a back-flip, a front-flip and a 720 the 17 year-old walked away with a massive smile and an even bigger cheque.

- The MBUK Eliminator; All of it. The dusty track was rocket fast and the racing was elbow-to-elbow. More vids coming soon.

- The Raleigh tent; As soon as the sun went down the Raleigh tent transformed into the Drum'n'Bass capital of Europe. Glow-sticks, a massive beer fridge and buckets (literally) of cider made it THE place to be.

Anyway, as I say, keep checking this 'ere website for more and more videos over the next few days along with the inside track in MBUK issue 240 (on sale 1st July).

User Comments

There are 0 comments on this post

Post comment:

You need to login or register to post comments.

The Magazine

This issue

December 2009, on sale Wednesday 18 November

  • Wage war on winter. How to hit back at the wet and cold and have more fun than ever!
  • Win! Boy's toys special – we're giving away a Raleigh Chopper and a tank paintball battle! Plus Rapha gear, Vans shoes, etnies trainers and more!
  • FREE Rad MBUK calendar – awesome riding shots for every day of the year!
  • Winter skills school! Essential skills to tackle those slippy muddy trails.
  • New bikes for 2010. Specialized Enduro Expert, Trek Remedy R8, Giant Reign X.0 and Norco Fluid LT 6.1.
  • Viva Las Vegas! Doddy goes Stateside and comes back with news of ace new products and scorchin' rides.
  • PLUS! All the news, reviews and rides to keep you in the picture!

Next issue

January 2010, on sale Wednesday 16 December

  • Mountain bikes vs dog sleds. Man takes on his best friend but who will be fastest through the Forest of Dean?
  • FREE Mint Saracen bottle opener - a life saver for the office Christmas party.
  • Winter skills school! Ignore the wet and blast through mud, rocks and roots.
  • Here come the girls! The hottest talent, the best picks of kit - MBUK goes all girly!
  • Snow Patrol. Trailmaster hits Laggan in Scotland - in the white stuff.
  • PLUS! Reviews of £400 starter bikes, seatposts, and all the latest kit!

Buy online now