Corsica - touring the scented Isle

Patrick Morgan heads to the Mediterranean in search of his ancestral roots and a cold beer...>more

Ernie's Tech Tips

Spiralling oil prices have almost thwarted Ernie’s attempts to broker a deal to use Humvees as the new Pope-mobile. An 11th hour attempt to save the deal, and Ernie’s commission, is underway. Current thinking is to replace the engine with networked pedal power. The cascading opportunities for papal fitness equipment and lightweight, quick drying cassocks has not escaped our virtual entrepreneur. He tears himself away from the abacus to proffer wisdom on the art and science of riding with full suspension...>more

Trail Tales

Land Access tit bits, including local trail news and events not to miss over the winter...>more

Inside Out

We get up close and intimate with the Two Timer WindFoil 'convertible' jacket...>more

UK Cycle Show 2008

Yep, we'll be there. So if you hang out in the UK, or are looking for an excuse to burn some frequent flyer miles, drop in and say hi. The show is at Earls Court London, 10-12 October 2008. Ground Effect is at stand F8b.
 
We have negotiated discounted entry for Ground Effect customers. You just need to pre-purchase your ticket online at www.cycleshow.co.uk/GE  

Use code GE1 to get your ticket for £9 plus a £1 booking fee – a £4 discount off the 'on-the-door' price.
 
Come and see our full range of clothing, chew the fat and help us plan our next week of riding in the UK. Being Autumn ‘n’ all it could be cold so we have a Baked Beanie with your name on it. FREE to the first 200 Ground Effect clothed attendees that swing by. Just say hi, flash your logo and the beanie is yours… and your noggin is toasty. Limit one each.