The Women’s Rocday Monty Jersey There was a time when women’s MTB clothing was a bit boring, predictable, and with only a few brands offering a decent (if any at…
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
Keep The Stoke High with The ‘Shred Til Bed’ MTB Book for Kids
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchKeep the stoke high for those mini MTB shredders Raising a mini-mountain biker? If so, you need the new MTB-themed activity pack by the guys and gals at Kids Ride…
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See You At The Bottom! Cannondale is claiming it is their fastest, baddest, long-travel enduro trail machine ever. One-of-a-kind suspension and frame design, developed for the most demanding riders to…
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On the ground at Red Bull Formation 2021
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchTaking The Leap in Utah at Red Bull Formation 2021 When the sun sets behind the Southern Utah red rock canyons of Virgin, Utah, all activity at Red Bull Formation comes to a…
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Outerwear for the unpredictable elements Now the wet and muddy conditions are much more fun to ride with a breathable and waterproof rain jacket to keep you dry so that you can…
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Carry More Than Ever with The Hipster Ultra!
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchSource Hipster Ultra Review SOURCE has been making hydration systems for decades and it’s no wonder that they are up there at the top of their field when it comes…
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Talking the Torque with the Cleanskin Clik Wrench
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchCleanskin Clik CNC Ratcheting Torque Wrench Set Newton meters, foot pounds what, eh? Sounds a little bit complicated, well it can be but it’s also a critical part of how…
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Dropping The Anchor with Cleanskin Rotors
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchStart stopping with Cleanskin brake components There is no doubt about it, brakes are a critical part of your bike setup. From the levers to the pads and the rotors,…
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Knuckle Down for a Mountain Bike Road Trip
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchA mountain bike road trip through Tasmania’s wild West Coast. The very mention of a road trip sparks a sense of adventure in all of us. That sense of excitement…
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Manly Dam mountain bike track: Dangerous and environmentally concerning, riders say Track usage has soared since COVID-19 hit, with 10,400 riders during April 2020, a 144 percent increase on the…
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The future of women’s mountain biking is bright!
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchThe WA Gravity Girls Interview Mountain biking has typically been a male-dominated sport, but there has been a big shift in women’s participation over the past few years. A big…
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Mountain BikingReviewed By Us
Experience a Bounce Free Ride with Outlander 3
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchUSWE Outlander 3 & Phone Pocket – Review A good mountain bike pack can sometimes be hard to find. Getting it wrong means you end up with a pack that…