Mountain Biking UK

GETTING THE BAND BACK TOGETHER

HERE’S CHRIS, DID WE LEAVE HIM BEHIND?”I guess there was always going to be a mishap or three when the team finally managed to get out for a group ride after months of solo missions during lockdown. Our last day in the office was back in March, so it’s been nearly four months since the editorial team have all seen each other, aside from on pixelated video calls. So, once we have the go-ahead to meet up, we’re all dead set on doing a group ride. Still, we have a few restrictions to follow: social distancing, travelling independently and Jimmer being forbidden from touching anyone, of course.

Herding cats

As is the case when organising any group outing, everyone has a slightly different idea of what they want it to be. The only thing they agree on is that it’s up to me to put together a ride that’ll please everyone. Brilliant! Fortunately, there are some fun trails not far from where I live, just

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