Mountain Biking UK Blog

All blogs

Subscribe stuff

Animal Relentless rock Leamington Spa

Ric McLaughlin Friday, Jul 17, 2009 10.30am

The Animal Relentless Bike Tour has now safetly become ensconsed in the British summer psyche. It's up there with Wimbeldon, standing about in fields and strawberries and cream. Sort of...

The boys have really upped their game for this years shows. Trials supremo Martyn Ashton was joined by DMR brothers Blake and Ray Samson and Gavin Bedford smack bang in the city centre of Leamington Spa.

New for this summers shows are a massive jump ramp, higher trials obstacles and some snazzy new vechiles thanks to new sponsors Mercedes Benz Vito Sport. The new kit wasn't just new to the crowd however; "It was a great crowd but a pretty scary day for me," said Martyn Ashton, "I was basically practicing on new obstacles live!"

Another rider who is making regular appearances on the tour is the newly crowned 26Trix champion Sam Pilgrim. "The crowds are always ace at the shows," Sam told us, "It always pushes me to bust out some pretty scary moves over the jump box."

Check out the crews latest video here:

Straight after the Leamington Spa show it was straight back in the Vito's and down to NASS in Bristol to wow yet another crowd. Checkout the Animal Relentless Bike Tour website to get dates for your nearest show and make sure not to miss out this summer!

Go on, why you're there, you may as well join us on Twitter too for all the latest MBUK news and gossip.

User Comments

There are 0 comments on this post

Post comment:

You need to login or register to post comments.

The Magazine

This issue

August 2009, on sale 29 July

SPECIAL HOT ISSUE!!!

  • FREE Kona All Stars DVD and stickers! Watch the Lacondeguys tear it up all over the world, Paul Bas at the Red Bull Half Pipe and more!
  • Brian Lopes rides with MBUK. We show him what British cross-country is all about! Trials legend Martyn Ashton and downhill veteran Rob Warner tag along too.
  • BikeRadar Live lowdown. The stars, the action, the gossip, the crazy antics. We bring you the full story from Britain's biggest bike show, including appearances by Steve Peat, Gee Atherton, Sam Pilgrim, Danny MacAskill, Greg Minnaar, Sam Reynolds, Hans Rey… You name it, they were there!
  • Danny MacAskill scoop! The new kid on the block talks trials, fame, and the story behind that YouTube video - seven million hits and counting...
  • Win! A Ragley Ti hardtail frame and Manitou Minute fork, worth £1750!
  • Mad volcano ride! Olly Wilkins slams the slopes of Mt Etna, dodging molten lava… maybe .
  • Our favourite bikes of 2009. The MBUK Wrecking Crew reveal their personal choices from a year of brilliant bikes.
  • 25 ways to have your hottest summer ever. The skills you must learn, the kit you must own, the events you must see!
  • Plus! All the latest reviews, news, races, course info and kit you'll ever need!

Next issue

September 2009, on sale 26 August

  • Watch downhill legend Steve Peat sweat! The Greatest of All Time undergoes a series of gruelling physical tests, all in the name of mountain biking...
  • Deal with your demons. Freerider Chris Smith returns to the spot where he broke his back.
  • First time freeriders? Doddy shows you how to get your skills dialled ready to hit the trail centres.
  • Hardcore ti hardtails shredded! We put the best titanium trail blazers to the test.
  • Suits you sir. Six of the best shoes for flat pedals.
  • Free! Six piece Allen key set.
  • Win! Superstar Components comp!
  • Plus! All the latest reviews, news, races, course info and kit you'll ever need!

Buy online now

Also on BikeRadar