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Welcome to the first in (hopefully) a series of industry profiles, features and interviews of various mountain Biking VIP’s. People that have been there through the ages, observing, commenting on and sometimes defining the times we all now refer to as the halcyon days of our sport. In the first of Retrobike’s ‘20 Questions* with…’ series, we are proud to present an interview with the creator of everyone’s favourite mountain biking sheep, Mint Sauce. To those of you not aware of Jo Burt’s colourful and imaginative mountain biking timeline, check out the website dedicated to our woolly little friend, his chums and their seminal comic strip at www.thisiswhy.co.uk. *Retrobike reserves the right to make 20 Questions with… less...

After a closely foaught contest Defiant's Serotta ATX takes Bike of The Year 2008. Nice one! Click here for details of the build.

Well done Kingroon, a well deserved win !

Be there or be sqaure!

A good win for a very purple very euro build!

Oury made some of the finest grips back in the day. To celebrate the release of the Oury 2009 range the UK importers Descent-Gear.com have given retrobike a pair of grips to give to the lucky winner of the November 2008 BoTM contest. So, over to the importer for a rundown of the new range Oury Grips have been around since year dot as you can see by their still popular 80's retro grip designs. New for 2009 are these new colour ways for an ever expanding rider base. Oury Grips know exactly what their doing, as you can see they have been doing it for long enough! Whether your into Moto-X, ATV's, Jet Ski's, BMX or Mountain Bikes then Oury have a grip for you. For those of you with small hands and small things to grip onto this is the...

A fine victory for a handbuilt British classic.

A well deserved victory!

Looks like Dr S is in fine form. His Fat chance Shock-a-billy takes a well earned win in the august 2008 contest.

Yes, the annual peaks ride is back! (well, two years running now ;)) Expertly organised by our very own MrK, this is more than just a meet! A great ride, unofficial awards, pub quiz , random detours and extreme banter will all feature. More details can be found in the discussion thread ongoing here.. All welcome, ability/fitness not important (as you will see) - look forward to seeing you there!

A well deserved victory for a classic ride. John's 1993 Fat Chance Yo Eddy in Grello with red anno parts finally takes the top spot in the coveted Bike of The Month competition.

June 21st-22nd saw retrobike make their annual pilgrimage to Eastnor Park to take part in Mountain Mayhem. With over 25 riders and various hangers on it was an excellent turnout. Despite the British weather a great weekend was had by all, due in no small part to the excellent organisation of the event. The full aftermath discussion is going ahead in the forum here. The galleries can be seen here. Bring on next year where we'll hopefully have an even bigger and better turnout.

The win goes to Gump's Mountain Goat Whiskeytown Racer. This bike won a very early contest when owned by Jez. History repeats itself!

Retrobike BoTM for May 2008 is Retroking #1's GT Quatrefoil tandem!

For those who haven't picked up the buzz on the forum retrobike will have a big presence at Mountain Mayhem 2008. As well as 4 teams, 3 solo riders and assorted hangers on we are once again having a stand in the main arena. If at MM this weekend come and say hello!

Retroking #1 takes his second BOTM crown with this awesome quatrefoil, truly a retro machine and a half....