Owen FransseninEmerald MTB9 Mountain Biking Holiday Destinations in SpainWhen we started planning an article on mountain biking holidays we were inundated by jaw-dropping photographs.Jul 8, 2019Jul 8, 2019
Owen FransseninEmerald MTBMountain Biking HolidaysGetting out on your mountain bike for a couple of hours after work, or for a day at the weekend is, the bread and butter all of us survive…Jul 4, 2019Jul 4, 2019
Owen FransseninEmerald MTBBest Online MTB ShopsI’m sure we can all agree that our local bike shops are worth supporting and saving. Without them, there would be nowhere to ogle the…Feb 7, 2019Feb 7, 2019
Owen FransseninEmerald MTBMountain Bike Tyre ChoicesTyres are your first point of contact with the trail. They have the biggest impact on your grip and, arguably, on the enjoyment of your…Feb 7, 2019Feb 7, 2019
Owen FransseninEmerald MTBHomemade Chocolate Protein SmoothieSo you’ve spent an hour working out to get fitter on the bike. Or you’ve just finished a long ride and really made those legs work. And…Feb 7, 2019Feb 7, 2019
Owen FransseninEmerald MTBRiding a winter hardtailIt is often said that full suspension bikes are too forgiving and that hard tail mountain bikes help to build skills. I’ve seen it in…Jan 10, 2019Jan 10, 2019
Owen FransseninEmerald MTBTop 20 Mountain Bike Youtube ChannelsWinter has set in. Days have shortened considerably. The weather has turned damp. As a result riding opportunities are harder to come by…Aug 23, 2018Aug 23, 2018
Owen FransseninEmerald MTBGrassroots versus Gravity EnduroTwo of Ireland’s main enduro mountain bike race series comparedAug 23, 2018Aug 23, 2018
Owen FransseninEmerald MTBHow to set up your suspension fork — a beginners guideSuspension forks — they are like sliced bread for mountain bikes. And they just keep getting better and more adjustable.Jul 17, 2018Jul 17, 2018
Owen FransseninEmerald MTBCamping at Bike Park IrelandQuite a few of my riding buddies live in the Dublin & Wicklow areas. Which makes Bike Park Ireland a great place for us all to meet up and…Jul 17, 2018Jul 17, 2018