Last week looked like a busy one with people dismissing the brief rain showers and still getting out for rides. I definitely knocked a few rides on the head because of predicted rain only to see that it never materialised and the chance was gone. ...
Rich Rothwell is a familiar face at Cold Brew Events mountain bike endurance races. He took part in the events from the early days, including the infamously tough Clennel Colossus. Legend has it, he rode 30 miles to the start, won the race, and then...
In 2019 ourselves and NDH organised a new event in the downhill calendar called The Descendant. This was a 3 stage enduro that would stick in the memory for all the right reasons. Of the three stages there were two which linked up various bits...
We're delighted to announce that we have created a Cold Brew Events Strava club. The clubs need to be categorised by activity type so this one is for cycling with a running one coming soon. For those of us on Strava we can see how...
The Chiller has seen its fair share of heroic rides over the years. The course is a series of rises and falls with some steady, some technical and others just downright nasty. Throw in some smatterings of heavy snow, driving rain and the occasional bout...
That rush of wind on your face. The sound of rain as it starts to pitter patter against your waterproof top. A glimpse of a sunbeam cutting through the sky as you gaze at another beautiful sunrise from on high. With the onset of enforced...
It's been a hard fought battle throughout 2019 to see who comes out on top of the Frontier XC Series. Going in to the last event, the Deadwater 100, there was still a lot to play for. After the final totalling up of points some...
"What shall I have for breakfast tomorrow?" says mischievous mother cow. "Well grass of course!" replies bullock. "Not this time son. Tomorrow we'll have to choose between red and white tape or yellow signs. If you're feeling strong then how about eating both?" mother cow states. "Ah! It...
Osprey 12 was the third race in the Frontier XC Series and has really mixed things up in the overall standings. The last race, Kielder MTB Marathon, is going to be a battle ground to decide those final podium spots. Those people who have consistently...
The Cheviot Orbital is a route created by the irrepressible Ted Liddle. He's been at the forefront of cycling development in the north east for decades and has pioneered and maintained many of the routes we take for granted today. Having met him many times...