About Mucker69
Now back on the singletrack on my 15+ year old Stumpjumper hardtail, updated with current day components and rigid Pace RC31 forks, it’s an ultralight, XC racer that’s turned me into a bit of an addict for South Downs.
My immediate goal is to complete the SDW in a day, raising as much support for Amaze (Brighton) as possible, to repay them for all the support they’ve given my two autistic sons. If you have a little spare cash, please feel free to donate.
Go well!👍🏻
4,893 km
401:13 h
Recent Activity
Mucker69 went for a bike ride.
December 7, 2025
Savage conditions. Fun tho👍🏻
02:19
42.8km
18.5km/h
740m
740m
Mucker69 went mountain biking.
June 21, 2025
An early start to get ahead of the forecast +30°C for that day. Mind you, by 8am it was already 24°! It obviously got to me as when starting the ‘last’ run down Malcolm Brenner, I was all over the place on the first jump colliding left temple & shoulder first into a tree, breaking the left brake lever in the process. Funny how you can always tell how bad a tumble was by the reaction of the rider behind who saw the whole thing happen.😱 After the world stopped turning, I limped home, severely shaken but not stirred, admiring the colourful bruises come and go as the week went on. Anyone have a spare left XT M8000 brake lever knocking around?🙏🏻
01:46
19.4km
11.0km/h
360m
340m
Spent a day being coached by Tony Doyle (ukbikeskills.co.uk/about-2) in an attempt to exorcise the 'Dead Sailor' from my mind and bring to the fore the 13yr old me still deep inside on my Kuwahara Nova.
Definitely a worthwile exercise although the humid 27°C energy sapping heat & humidity took it's toll
... and some unsuccessful Dog Egg avoidance.