In the Front Seat with Emma Whitaker- Part 2

In the Front Seat with Emma Whitaker- Part 2

Between living the #vanlife travelling Europe and riding bikes, Emma used her creative skills to document her journey and experiences in a very unique way.

To see part 2, hit the link below. Keep an eye out for more as Emma and partner Carly continue their European adventure.

OFF THE DROP | DOM FERRIS

OFF THE DROP | DOM FERRIS

We are super excited to announce that Dom from Trash Free Trails is now riding on a lovely set of XCwide's. Dom is one of the founding members of Trash free Trails a charity working tirelessly to keep our trails and areas of natural beauty just that. We caught up for him for a quick chat here is what he had to say. 
Mind The Gap | Hitting The Whistler Train Gap

Mind The Gap | Hitting The Whistler Train Gap

Our Graphic Designer Dom has been off travelling the world and is currently situated in Whistler for the rest of the summer season putting his DH Privateer wheels through some abuse. Before returning to the lot less gnarly UK.

Whilst being in the Mountain Bike Mecca there are a lot of things that he wanted to do one of those being the Iconic Whistler Train Gap, Here is his account of pulling up. 

Brighton Big Dog 2019 | 6 of the most painful and brilliant hours of our year

Brighton Big Dog 2019 | 6 of the most painful and brilliant hours of our year

Start of August is a privotal point of the summer. Not only is the start of the end of summer but it is also time for 2 awesome cycling events, first being Ardrock (lets not talk about that one) and Brighton Big Dog. 

The Big Dog is a Local 6 hour XC race based in Brighton's Stanmer Park, just on the outskirts of the city. Being based just outside Brighton and with a large amount of our staff living in the thriving city, it is always a big talking point in the office with a large amount of our team taking part or coming to watch.

In the front seat with Emma Whitaker - Part 1

In the front seat with Emma Whitaker - Part 1

Between living the #vanlife travelling Europe and riding bikes, Emma used her creative skills to document her journey and experiences in a very unique way.

To see the full story, hit the link below. Keep an eye out for more as Emma and partner Carly continue their European adventure.

Off the drop with Emma Whitaker

Off the drop with Emma Whitaker

Emma will be touring Europe in her van and ticking off bucket list riding spots all summer long. We interviewed Emma to find out more about her, importantly who Travis was and what makes someone trade in the steady 9-5 for #vanlife.
Story time with Gosse- Pt.2

Story time with Gosse- Pt.2

Whilst part one focused his first race in Arizona and adapting to elevation, this time we learn all about the hardship and struggles that Gosse faces during his cross country trip in the USA - everything from long training weeks to dietary dilemmas.

Put the kettle on and clear some time, this one is worth the read!

WBP Opening Weekend Gallery

WBP Opening Weekend Gallery

It's that time of the year again, the sun has started to appear more and more, mud and snow is gradually fading. That can mean only one thing- It's bike season again! 
The Hunt for Whistler

The Hunt for Whistler

Dom, HUNT's Graphic Designer, has been fortunate enough to ride in many places others dream of, yet he still hadn't quite made it to mountain biking's most iconic resort. Whistler. 

Read all about the mindset and fears of packing it all in and heading for the unknown.

Story time with Gosse- Pt.1

Story time with Gosse- Pt.1

HUNT's larger than life Dutch cyclocross racer, Gosse Van Der Mere, recently got an incredible opportunity to compete at selected mountain bike races and travel the USA at the same time. 

Sit down, make a cuppa and read all about it so far.

Biggest little bike race- Steel City DH

Biggest little bike race- Steel City DH

Running every spring since 2011, Steel City has always been a little different to your average mountain bike event, with 11 year old rippers racing against World Cup stars and World Champions, not to mention one of the largest number of female racers in the UK. 

Read more about the race, losing van keys and almost crashing into Steve Peat on a quad.

Cotic Spring Party

Cotic Spring Party

The weather may have been against us, but regardless we had a great day in Calver, meeting new people and talking bikes. Even managed to get out for some 'test runs' over in Ladybower.

Check out all the fun in the gallery.