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MBR magazine joined us at last months Thetford meet. The resulting article is out in this months (April 2010) MBR and is the best piece on the site in the press to date - top work! Click here to see the article and forum discussion. The article features five riders and bikes with pictures by Geoff Waugh and words by Andy Waterman. The bikes includes Jon's (aka Jonnyboy666) Orange Aluminium Elite, Neill's Eastern Woods Research, Rekiborter's (aka Chris) Parkpre Pro Image, Jango's (aka Kevin) Nuke Proof Reactor and my own Yo Eddy. Be sure to check it out.

6-7-8 AUGUST 2010, Pickering Moor, North Yorkshire Moors National Park So here it is - North East &Yorkshire Area Groups flagship event. Our second year promises to big bigger and better in 2010. There are a few innovations and tweaks to make your weekend one to remember this year. Now with RetroBike Classic Event Status we are going to be pulling out all the stops to make this one of the highlights of your year. Click here for more details!

The cool wall vote on Trek OCLVs has been closed. Retrobike has judged the Trek OCLV uncool :-(! Next up on the vote is the mid range champion of yesteryear the Kona Lavadome.

The February 2010 Bike of The Month saw another textbook win for Oneschnark. This time his immaculate 1989 Ibis SS avec Mavic VTT took the plaudits. Feb 2010 BoTM winner - Oneschnark's 1989 Ibis SS In second place by an extremely narrow two votes was Si Sithlord with his painstakingly assembled Ritchey P20. Third place was taken by TiFat's Amp B3. Feb 2010 BotM 2nd and 3rd - Sithlord's Ritchey P20 & TiFat's Amp B3 Don't forget to check out the March 2010 'Downhill Special' BoTM poll.

Saturday 27th February saw 24 riders both young and old turnout for the North West area's Trough of Bowland ride. For a full ride report and a lot of pictures check the aftermath thread here. No garage queens here

..of Paul Componenet Engineering (nice parts since 1989) fame. 1 ) Retrobike: What's going on at the mo at Paul Comp? How's business? PP: Business is very good. We're buying new machines and expanding the building to meet worldwide demand. 2 ) RB: What do you guys get asked for most these days? Hubs? Brakes? Small plastic horses? (Love those product shoots.) PP: The Chain Keeper has been a huge success, and we have several new mounting styles in the works. The market for brakes and levers is still very good too. The Racer after a few years is finally getting some momentum. 3 ) RB: I know you are just stoked to be in the shop and working away at a project, but do you still find the time to ride enough? PP: I ride almost every day...

The Lycra Kingfisher recee'ing the Gisburn trails in the snow! Welcome retrobikers to the North West of England’s very first National Retrobike Event. The riding will take place at the fantastic revamped Gisburn Forest Trail Centre. This venue has been especially chosen to blow away those winter cobwebs and allow riders of all abilities and fitness levels to enjoy some fantastic all weather trails. The retrobike banter is friendly and infectious, so if you're planning on making this your first ever retro bike ride, we guarantee that it will be the first of many. Click here for more details.

For those who have missed the various announcements we here at Retrobike are putting on a fine array of rides all around the UK this year, click here for more details. Last weekend saw a car park full of old bikes descend on Thetford Forest. Over 20 riders turned out and included some guests from MBR (watch this space ;-) ). A good ride (and lunch) was had by all on the well drained trails. For the full aftermath click here. Retrobike meets Thetford Next big ride coming up is on the 27th February in the North West.

The next Retrobike Endura kit order will be going in sometime mid to late March for summer delivery. The kit in all its glory! This time we will also be ordering custom Retrobike Endura baggy shorts and 3/4. Click here for more details and to order.

The cool wall vote on e-stays has been closed. Retrobike has judged e-stays COOL! Next up on the vote is Trek OCLV.

The January 2010 Bike of The Month was a Saracen special dedicated to the former Warwickshire bike brand currently seeing a resurgence under new owners. Heathy's box fresh 1989 Saracen Kili Flyer took a well derserved victory.. Jan 2010 BoTM winner - Heathy's 1989 Saracen Kili Flyer This of course isn't the first time Heathy has tasted sweet victory with his fillet brazed Saracen. Heathy took the top step of the podium following the bike being judged best retro ride at the 2009 Brighton Big Dog. Jan 2010 BotM 2nd and joint 3rd - Corduroyboy's 1993 Kili XTR Elite & drystonepaul's 1992 Kili Racer Second place was taken by Corduroyboy's 1993 Kili XTR Elite and third place was taken by drystonepaul's 1992 Kili Racer. Don't forget to...

The results for Retrobike's prestigious Bike of The Year (BoTY) contest, the blue riband event of the retro world, are in. The title of 'Bike of The Year 2009' goes to ameybrook's Yeti C-26 replica. 2009 BoTY winner - ameybrook's Yeti C-26 Following some initally close voting the well fancied Yeti stormed the vote. The full result is as follows - 1st - ameybrook's Yeti C-26 (76 votes) 2nd - Defiant's Serotta TiMax (44 votes) 3rd - Dr S' Pace RC-100 (32 votes) 4th - Sinnett177's 1993 Team Raleigh Dyna-Tech (26 votes) 5th - Pete McC's Doug Bradbury Manitou Full Suspension 6th equal - Archangel's 1991 Specialized Stumpjumper Epic Ultimate (15 votes) 6th equal - Pete McC's Yeti Ultimate (15 votes) 6th equal - Ragnar1984's Miyata...

The coolwall votes on Marin and Thumbshifters have been closed. Retrobike has judged both COOL! Next up on the vote is e-stays (or elevated chainstays).

Welcome to the latest in Retrobike's 20 questions series. This month the spotlight falls on Charlie Kelly (aka Repack Rider), a man who genuinely needs no introduction. Retrobike: Hi Charlie, how’s life? What’cha up to? Charlie Kelly: I have a piano moving company. My daughter is about to start her second year at the University of Oregon, and I am still married to my first wife, named Mary. I work a lot, and most weeks I can only get out on the bike on Sunday, so I try to make it count. Fortunately I have some great places to ride. RB: Ok, many will know you from the early days of MBUK. How did that MBUK connection come about back in the late eighties? Through FTF? CK: I don't remember how I got started with MBUK, but I was friends...

The cool wall vote on Spinergy has been closed. Retrobike has judged Spinergy uncool. Next up on the vote is Marin.

The December 2009 Bike of The Month was one of the stongest to date. A fine victory went to Bushpig's Mantis X Frame. Dec 2009 BotM winner - Bushpig's Mantis X Frame Second place was taken by Bduc61's Breezer Lightening and third place was taken by Tallpaul's Orange Vit-T2. Dec 2009 BotM 2nd and joint 3rd - Bduc61's Breezer Lightening & Tallpaul's Orange Vit-T2 Don't forget to check out the January 2010 "Saracen Special BoTM and of course the 2009 Bike of The Year vote.

The cool wall vote on Trimble has been closed. Retrobike has judged Trimble cool :D. Next up on the vote is Spinergy.