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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.

HT T1 Enduro Pedals - Ride Review

Having been a staunch Shimano SPD (Shimano Pedaling Dynamics) rider for well over a couple of decades, I've grown very fond of the easy, cheap and reliable system which has done me well. I have also scoffed at alternative brands

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Fuel for ya Tank

Now when anyone mentions a wilderness overnighter, two things spring to mind for me. Fun and sub-par, freeze dried meals.... If you're anything like me (old and fat with an insatiable appetite for food), food is a massive part about

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Eddyline Brewery And Pizzeria

When you throw down a paddle of fine craft beer, some delicious wood fired pizza and a relaxed atmosphere on the table in front of any hairy legged Mountain biker, you are going to have a recipe for success. How

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A belt is just a belt, right?

Well, technically, yes, a belt is just a belt... But what if I told you this was like no other belt you've ever owned? Read on.... After a brief googling of looking for a particular bike part completely unrelated to

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Te Whara Track

It's at this time of the year that I always realise just how lucky I am to be based in Northland, New Zealand. Our backyard playground is something we often take for granted living here and often need to sit

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The Oval Revolution

Every now and then something grabs your attention in the media and your ears prick up like a Meerkat in the desert. Instantly, (showing my age here) you can't help but think of another near disaster that was, the oval

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