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Posted on November 29, 2018November 29, 2018

Growing Pains – The EWS & Doping

What does Richie Rudes and Jared Graves failed drugs test mean for enduro?

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Since I started working from home and swlf isolating 10 days ago, I've been walking locally with my family everyday. I have the enviable good luck of being in a rural spot with more walking route options than I hope to cover before this is over. That said yesterday I had an hour or so "sanity ride". . For us riders, road or MTB, riding is not just a way to stay fit, it's a way to stay sane. Clear our heads and reduce anxiety, I work out most of my problems in my head space during climbs and arrive at the decents feeling lighter for it. . Just remember . Not Gnar Not Far Not by Car.

Recently I've been trying out some MSC tyres courtesy of @bennachie_bike_bothy and @terra_venture. First up we have the Singletrack, an intermediary tyre not disimilar to a Han Dampf, probably best suited for natural and trail centre graded surfaces or drier conditions, or so you would expect. . I set this up as a rear tyre, having experienced it on graded tail centre reds and blues, were it handled itself well without drawing attention to itself. Which I what I want from a tyre, good traction without any quirks that make you think about the tyre as you approach a feature or section of trail. I don't want a tyre that has me thinking about how a tyrd will deel with a root section before I get there. And on graded albeit wet surfaces the single track did that well. . Next test, natural trails mud and loose loamy and rough rock. . For this I have been taking it round my local Scolty loops. Taking in things like Bone Yard, Log Run, MDK, the old tower DH, so a fair spread. . On the climbs I found it handled things better than expected, in thick greasy mud where a dampf, specialized butcher or aggressor would have flagged up and spun out it kept going. And in the downs a similar affair, held enough traction to not sow seeds of doubt in my mind and think about the trail and not what the tyre was doing over it. . That is not to say it didn't had it's quirks, it doesn't brake as hard as I would like in an ideal world, but with the shorter tread pattern compared to a Mary or the MSC gripper that is to be expected. Traction was on the whole good, but it would slide out side ways and then catch itself again. The more aggressive side knobs kicking in and catch you. This was similar to the old High Rollers but I only found this drift on the climbs, I'm sure with enough commitment this ability to break traction and drift with confidence would be a real attribute. . These are my first Impressions, but on the whole, this tyre did so much more than rights should allow, especially when thick and slick mud was concerned! Very pleased so far. . Best it's bringing in the Gripper up front. . . #msc #mtb #enduro #stravaigingmtb #scotlandmtb #speedpiece #spitfire #bansheebikes #tyres

I listened to my bank balance and missed out on the @aberdeenshiretrail bike jumble. Seeing what the stalls had on offer made me wish I'd ignored it! . . Big kudos to all those who attended and organized it. First of many I hope! . . To make up for it I embarrassed my self by going so slowly in the slop. It's greased weasel territory up there right now for sure! . . #spitfire #scolty #stravaigingmtb . . @bansheebikes @canecreekusa @rimpactmtb @marzocchi_mtb . . #speedpiece #spitfire #bansheebikes #sendnoodz #stravaigingmtb #chainbreakerscc #royalracingroots #enduro #scoltyhillmtb #scotlandmtb #bikesofinstagram #bikecheck #trailbike #downhillerstrailbike

Maybe it's a sign.... I'll get me coat. . . #fastshow #nightriding #scoltyhillmtb #nightrider #scolty #stravaigingmtb #nightriding #mtb #magicshine #xc #basemiles #abikecalledsven #stravaigingmtb #hardtailmtb . . . #scotlandmtb #scolty #instabike #bikesofinstagram #bike #bikecalledsven #winter #nature #scotland #mtb #iamspecialized #bensapprentice #chainbreakerscc #royalracingroots

So Santa Cruz have brought out an E-Bike and Danny Mac has made it cool in the same way he did for the Bronson. Which to be fair at the time, didn't need much help in selling. . . Names however are important, they bring heritage and denote intention. No one will argue that the name of Heckler is any less so. . . So the name of Heckler has morphed from a single pivot, rowdy every mans SC to an e-bike that only dentists can afford. My wife's car finance was more affordable than the mid tier build of this bike on tick. . . I have no issue with e bikes, they have their niche, but this bike, this heckler is not a Heckler. . If your bringing back a name, why not the Tazmon. . . Their first bike, a full suss bike. And if the e bike was a Tazmon it would mark a fresh chapter and a first new kind of bike. That would have been poetic. . . This use of the name heckler, this is not poetic. . . Again no issues with e bikes or their riders, I rode a heckler 5.0 for some years. It is a special bike to me. And to many others. . . #santacruz #heckler #ebike #endurobeforeenduro #notaheckler

The @doonthabraeevents Aboyne enduro last year was a highlight of my riding year. I had an absolute blast as back marker. The day had perfect weather and trail conditions, unfortunately for this lad that didn't stop the mechanicals or punctures! Cannot wait for this years Aboyne stage of the series! . . Also, this guy totally brought a gun to a knife fight. #kudos . #aboyneenduro #doonthabrae #enduro #aberdeenenduroseries #stravaigingmtb #scotlandmtb

It happened, 2 wheels off the ground even if it is only just enough to clear a snail. . Still happened. . . . . @nofussevents #racing #introduruo #endroducing #speedpiece #spitfire #bansheebikes #sendnoodz #stravaigingmtb #chainbreakerscc #royalracingroots #enduro #scoltyhillmtb #scotlandmtb #bikesofinstagram #bikecheck #trailbike #downhillerstrailbike

Finalising the bike check edit tonight on this wee weapon. The colour confuses cameras no end. . . . . @nofussevents #racing #introduruo #endroducing #speedpiece #endurohardtail #hcht #steelisreal #sendnoodz #stravaigingmtb #chainbreakerscc #royalracingroots #enduro #moxie #scotlandmtb #bikesofinstagram #bikecheck #trailbike #downhillerstrailbike

I had the pleasure of test riding this beast of a bike last weekend at the @nofussevents Intro enduro last weekend. Keith of @terra_venture let me ride a few stages on his 1st gen Moxie . . This "hard-core hardtail" is a lot more versatile than it's enduro based intentions would suggest. I ran a few stages with both plus and 29er XC wheelsets to see how the character of the bike changed . . In short, I was well impressed! Full bike check and test ride in the edit and coming soon. . . . . @nofussevents #racing #introduruo #endroducing #speedpiece #endurohardtail #hcht #steelisreal #sendnoodz #stravaigingmtb #chainbreakerscc #royalracingroots #enduro #moxie #scotlandmtb #bikesofinstagram #bikecheck #trailbike #downhillerstrailbike

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