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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.

Hei hei - A Funky Kid

Ride Review - Kona Hei hei, trail 29er. For a legacy manufacturer returning to the news of mountain biking now regularly and more commonly on the word stage again, it's pleasing to see Kona back in top form and producing

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Ruapehu Express - Caped Crusade

After I endured an abusive Huka Challenge in 2015 by means of multiple areas, the hurt and shattered dreams from the mental and physical pain had me crying (metaphorically) over a small flat white and small sweet muffin in my

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Simple Steve - A recipe to Grin

Marin Pine Mountain One - Ride Review You've just turned 12, it's 1995 and your parents finally buy you that 21-speed, shimano equipped mountain bike you've had your eye on for the last year or two. Finally, you can get

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An Old Clay Track

Ngunguru, is quite often confused for a retiree, ice cream providing, sunshine hub of Northland but secretly, it offers a few unknown trails that are suitable for all riding levels and abilities. The Waipoka, Kaiatea and Te Toiroa road loop

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Gender Confused Fatty

Marin Pine Mountain 1 Marin's all new Pine Mountain series is taking hardtail trail riding Back to basics and equally to the next level with the latest fad of plus size bikes storming the global bike market. For those not

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