Luke Wins Second Round of Gorrick – on Course for the Series
by Tony on Mar.11, 2010, under Whyte News, Whyte Racing
Whyte Racer Luke Smith is not one to rest on his laurels. After a superb third in the appalling conditions in Thetford forest he rode two races last weekend – a Surrey league road race on Saturday and the second round of the Gorrick MTB series Sunday where he was back to his winnings ways despite being taken off course by a wrong turn and having to fight back to the front from mid pack. He is on course to win the series. These are Luke’s reports: (continue reading…)
Billy Wins Final Whyte Winter Race and gets Lap record
by Tony on Mar.11, 2010, under Whyte News, Whyte Racing
The final round of the Whyte Winter Series for this season was almost held underwater it was so wet. The appalling weather didn’t deter the hardy riders and Whyte racer Billy Whenman was on the podium with a win in the shortened four hour race on the day and a third overall. (His colleague Luke Smith rode to a superb third place on the day too – making it a double whammy for the Whyte lads!) Billy also won the Under 23 series.
To really rub in the boy wonder’s ability – in some of the worst riding conditions they have seen at Thetford he managed to record a record fastest lap. This is his report: (continue reading…)
E-120 XT on Cyclist No 1, the new web mased magazine.
by Keith on Mar.03, 2010, under Whyte Racing
http://www.cyclistno1.co.uk/gear/bikes/mountain/whyte-e-120-xt.htm
Hi, please see the latest review of the e-120 on the new web based magazine, Cyclist No 1. Thanks and enjoy.
It’ll Be All Whyte On The Night
by Tony on Feb.25, 2010, under Whyte News, Whyte Reviews
Let’s face it, bike manufacturers spend fortunes on research and development to create bikes that inspire riders.
So when we hear about some praise from an ordinary ‘man on the mountain’ about our product, with no axe to grind and nothing to gain from saying nice things about our bikes it is music to our ears. (continue reading…)
Luke’s First Season Victory on Home Turf
by Tony on Feb.23, 2010, under Whyte News, Whyte Racing
Whyte Racer Luke Smith – the Botswana National MTB Champion – has won his first race of the season on home soil, the Super Masters at the first round of the Gorrick. Luke’s no stranger to success in the series and was seen as the man to beat on what was described as a dry course despite the snow. He rode his Whyte 19 hard in the four-lap event. This is Luke’s report. (continue reading…)
Get Fit With Billy
by Tony on Feb.12, 2010, under Whyte Racing
The joy of riding up hill and down dale is that anyone can do it, but cross-country pros do it faster and for longer. Here, cross-country ace Billy Whenman teaches you the essential skills you need to get riding well and help you overcome the tricky scenarios you might encounter on the trail. Read Doddy’s article for MBUK here or go to http://www.bikeradar.com/fitness/article/flow-like-a-pro-hone-your-skills-with-billy-whenman-24909
Billy’s Double Whammy Win
by Tony on Feb.12, 2010, under Whyte Racing
For most racers, one event in a day is enough and certainly they usually stick to the same discipline. But not for Whyte racer Billy Whenman. He recently took on a Cross race and an MTB event in one day and won them both with the Whyte Jersey on the podium. This young man is a force to be reckoned with. This is the report of Billy’s big day out… (continue reading…)
MBR’s First Look at Entry Level E-120S
by Tony on Feb.08, 2010, under Whyte Reviews
MBR published its first look at the all-new Whyte E-120S in the March issue of the magazine and described the bike as extremely agile on tricky singletrack.
What the Trailhead said: “Great clearances and good choice for all year round use.”
“Good fun on loamy trails!”
You can read the full write-up here or go here for your nearest Whyte dealer.
Whyte 905 Hammers Stumpy in MBR Head to Head
by Tony on Feb.08, 2010, under Whyte Reviews
Whyte’s aluminium hardtail – the 905 – has won a head to head with a Stumpjumper in the March edition of MBR magazine.
The 905 scored a 9 pointer – two full points clear of the competition.
What did they say about the Whyte? “This bike could actually convince us to mothball our full-suspension bikes in the winter!”
“Ride quality is streets ahead!”
Visit the MBR website here. Or Find your local Whyte dealer here for a test ride. (continue reading…)
Luke Braves The Brass Monkey Weather
by Tony on Feb.08, 2010, under Whyte Racing
Whyte Racer Luke Smith is shortly off to defend his African national title on his Whyte 19 but is still getting his eye in the UK where conditions have been a little colder than the sun-worshipper can expect on the sub-continent! At the Third Round of the aptly named Brass Monkey Luke managed another podium finish despite learning a lesson about mixing old parts with new. This is his report: Brass Monkey Round 3
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