The 2022 INTENSE Tracer 279 is all-new, and completely redesigned, and engineered from the ground up. It’s a hard-hitting 170mm (6.7”) travel Enduro bike… and in their (Intense) eyes it’s …
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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Ride Every Day The Bass Way. A journey with Paul Basagoitia
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchAny One of Us, an intimate look at Paul Basagoitia’s journey Six years ago, Paul Basagoitia was a household name in freeride mountain biking, pushing the limits in extreme events …
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Velo Sock Indoor Bike Cover Do you live in a house or apartment with limited space but need to bring your bike indoors for security reasons? If so, then you’ll …
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Keep On Rockin’ and Rollin’ with Rocday!
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchThe 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 …
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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 …