Trails are as old as humanity, but mountain bikes bring a unique marriage of ancient rhythm and modern art. Both humbling and empowering, to build a trail is to fall…
Jason Lorch
Jason Lorch
Born and grew up in Wales but now a fully fledged Aussie. A passionate mountain biker, hiker and general nature addict. I'm also a bit of a muso and enjoy a good craft beer every now and again (probably too often). I hope what we do here at Tyres and Soles will inspire people to get out there and experience first hand, the natural wonders that surround them. So, pump up those tyres, don your favourite boots. Grab a mate, a partner, a pet… and head out into nature. But tell us all about it when you get back.
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Featured ArticlesMountain Biking
Ride Better, Look Better in SENDY Gear
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchSENDY GEAR – INTERVIEW There are so many positives about riding bikes; the physical and mental health benefits, the focus on learning and self-discipline, being out in nature and a…
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Mountain BikingReviewed By Us
Get Smart with the SP Comnnect Phone Mount
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchSP Connect Bike Bundle – REVIEW Having your phone within a fingertip’s reach is something we’ve become accustomed to and this is why SP Connect developed their secure bicycle phone…
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Revel RAIL – REVIEW Bike brands have come and gone over the decades with a key few who seem to be here for the long haul. Brands that were considered…
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Mountain BikingReviewed By Us
Pump Up The Volume with the Cleanskin Shock Pump
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchCleanskin Shock Pump – REVIEW Why do we sometimes feel the need to pay double or triple the price for a product that does exactly the same job as a…
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Ride Concepts VICE Shoe – FIRST LOOK!
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchVice fills the void for a technical bike shoe with a modern, low-profile aesthetic and lifestyle component at an affordable price point. Competitor offerings in this category have been stagnant, continuing…
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Mountain BikingReviewed By Us
RIDE CONCEPTS HAVE TRANSITIONED INTO A NEW LEVEL OF FOOTWEAR, HAVE YOU?
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchRide Concepts Transition – REVIEW Ride Concepts seem to be going from strength to strength with their range of mountain bike shoes. A fairly new brand in the MTB shoe…
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PNW has released a new gear shift lever called, The Shifty Lever. Inspired by their Loam Dropper Post Lever, they wanted to create a fun way for riders to match their dropper and shift levers. The lever…
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Light The Path Ahead with the Incredible Value for Money CleanSkin Unite 1000 With the nights starting to draw in, we’ve arrived at that time of year again when we…
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On Bike Storage Solutions from 76 Projects This little piggy stayed home, this little piggy had roast beef, this little piggy had none, but this little piggy cried “wee wee wee” as you hurtled down the trail. How…
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SPANK SPIKE 30 – GRIP REVIEW SPANK Industries started as the brainchild of South African designer/manufacturer Gavin Michael Vos, and German distributor Sven Mack. Their goal was to create the…
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Featured ArticlesMountain BikingVan Life
Book The Ultimate MTB Holiday With a White Knuckle Camper
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchWhite Knuckle MTB – INTERVIEW The feeling of excitement, anticipation, and expectation of things to come is at an all-time high as you take in your surroundings. You’re sat in…