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Ben Haselden

Ben Haselden

I'm an outdoor mad, adventure seeker who has ridden bikes, played with bikes, modified and fixed bikes. I've been around bikes since I was a child through racing, crashing and enjoying them.

State of it!

It’s been quite a while since the bike industry was in quite the state. Covid times to be fair but more so in the boom scenario. But has that boom and the greed of the boardroom seen the potential demise of their very industry? Possibly.

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Destination - Derby

If I could write a feasibility study on the successful implementation of converting an area known for tin mining in the old days to a thriving MTB trail network, I could simply write, “do what they did in Derby”. It’

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A Norcal Flow Expedition

I can hand on heart rate Marcels service as a 5 out of 5. After mere minutes you feel like you're riding with a long lost MTB bud that curates a days (or multi days) rides that suit exactly what you're looking for. Marcel's time to sound

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Occam LT - Ride Review

Like all good craft beers, a good one has a base recipe that is often around for a few seasons. But like bikes, beers often need subtle tweaks like a bit more punch, a little more sweetness or a subtle

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