Author: Andrew Thompson
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2023 Polygon Siskiu T7E – Big Weekend Review
Wow, what an epic weekend. Indeed, what an epic week. I’ll be honest, I’ve been eyeing off the new Polygon Siskiu T7E for two weeks now, ever since its launch announcement on the BikesOnline Australia site. -
Pegasus Climb on the 2023 Polygon Siskiu T7E
In this, part 4 of our epic trail test of the 2023 Polygon Siskiu T7E e-MTB, we take on two somewhat fit XC mountain bikers in unplanned combat to the top of the very twisty Pegasus climb. -
Gravel Cycling – the best of both worlds
Gravel cycling, also known as gravel grinding, gravel biking, or adventure cycling, has emerged as a popular and exciting discipline within the global cycling and outdoors communities. -
You need a Monster Gravel Bike
“Do I really need a monster gravel bike?”, I hear you ask, “I’m not even sure what one is.” To which I respond, “In the true spirit of N+1 bike law, with N being the number of bikes you own versus how many bikes you ‘need’, then yes, you do.” Now, let’s talk monster gravel […] -
Curtis Island Social MTB Ride 2020
We headed over to Curtis Island on Sunday 19th January 2020, joining a contingent of 23 mountain bikers to explore the gravel up to Joey Lees, the flat pristine beach at Turtle Street, plus the newly built single-track green trails around Connor Bluff. -
MTB Trails – Connor Bluff, Curtis Island 2020
We rode the new Goat Head to Connor Bluff trail during a Gladstone Mountain Bike Club social ride on 19 January 2020. It was a gruelling but excellent day and we rode this trail towards the end of the ride. -
Zamia Trail social night ride 14 Jan 2020
On Tuesday night, 14th January 2020, our intrepid crew of night riders headed out through First Turkey MTB Reserve to Zamia Trail in the foothills of Mount Archer National Park. -
10 Minute Trails – Up Lower Pig Down Cactus
The Lower Pig-Cactus loop in the video below happened at the end of a Rockhampton Mountain Bike Club social night ride on 14 January 2020 at First Turkey MTB Reserve. -
Woolwash Lagoon Social Ride
On this first episode of Come Ride With Me, we hit the back roads to Woolwash Lagoon and Midgee, heading out along the old Bruce Highway. -
Why you need a fully-rigid MTB
I present this argument to every mountain biker, whether experienced, recreational, or novice: You need a retro fully-rigid MTB in your life.