Hunt Beyond Rider Rodney Soncco

Meeting Rodney Soncco

We catch up with our supported rider Rodney Soncco. Rodney has been making waves in the world of Ultra racing over the past few years and has recently returned from the Inca Divide in Peru.

Read on to find out about Rodney’s cycling career, his path into the world of Ultra cycling and how Inca Divide went for him.

Dom Ferris getting ready to shred

OFF THE DROP | DOM FERRIS

We are super excited to announce that Dom from Trash Free Trails is now riding on a lovely set of XCwide's. Dom is one of the founding members of Trash...
The Mason Bokeh on top of the Pyrenees

Bikes of Further

Further is an intriguing event in terms of equipment. The race route around the Pyrenees is based around a series of 'sectors' which must be completed in chronological order, however the riders must plan the best route between each sector.

We took a look at some of the bikes of Further to see what riders thought was the fastest option...

The Hunt Team getting ready to race

Brighton Big Dog 2019 | 6 of the most painful and brilliant hours of our year

Start of August is a privotal point of the summer. Not only is the start of the end of summer but it is also time for 2 awesome cycling events, first being Ardrock (lets not talk about that one) and Brighton Big Dog. 

The Big Dog is a Local 6 hour XC race based in Brighton's Stanmer Park, just on the outskirts of the city. Being based just outside Brighton and with a large amount of our staff living in the thriving city, it is always a big talking point in the office with a large amount of our team taking part or coming to watch.

Hunt Rider, Dom, sending the Whistler Train Gap

Mind The Gap | Hitting The Whistler Train Gap

Our Graphic Designer Dom has been off travelling the world and is currently situated in Whistler for the rest of the summer season putting his DH Privateer wheels through some abuse. Before returning to the lot less gnarly UK.

Whilst being in the Mountain Bike Mecca there are a lot of things that he wanted to do one of those being the Iconic Whistler Train Gap, Here is his account of pulling up.

The Bombtrack crew rolling into the German woods

BOMBTRACK GROUNDWORK 2019

We were stoked when Bombtrack invited us along for the 2019 edition of their Groundwork event; a few days in the forests of Kürten in Western Germany with key media, team/sponsored riders, distrobutor staff and even a couple of lucky connected brands (including us!).

Usually around 40-50 of the "Bombtrack family" go along each year, and we sent Ollie to get the scoop on the 2020 range and suffer in the dirt...

A compass and map showing the Pyrenees

FURTHER race 23rd-26th August 2019

Further is a brand new bike packing race based in the Ariege department of France. Despite the growing number of bikepacking and ultra races on the calendar, Further stands out as something a little different.

The brain child of cycling photographer Camille McMillan, Further aims to showcase the Ariege region of France in the form of an autonomous adventure bike race. The event is aimed at more than just racers though, the Further Rally allows supporters and families to gather and enjoy the long weekend while the race is on.

Camille McMillan

Meeting Camille McMillan

Camille McMillan is a cycling photographer and the brains behind Further, the new long distance cycling event based in the Pyrenees. Camille grew up racing bicycles before picking up his camera and documenting bicycle races.

He has followed the Tour de France and shadowed the Garmin-Sharp Professional Cycling team. He's edited journals and curated exhibitions, but now he turns his focus to creating and new and different bike race. We caught up with Camille to find out a bit more about his history and about Further.

Hunt Rider, Rodney Soncco

Introducing Rodney Soncco, Peruvian Ultra master

We are pleased to be supporting Rodney Soncco with Hunt wheels . Rodney grew up near Cusco, high up in the Peruvian Andes before moving to Italy.

Rodney has been making waves on the ultra cycling scene over the past few seasons dominating the Bikingman series. In the past 2 years Rodney has won Inca Divide twice, Bikingman Oman twice, Bikingman Corsica, and Bikingman Taiwan.

Emma Whitakers - In the Front Seat Part One logo

In the front seat with Emma Whitaker - Part 1

Between living the #vanlife travelling Europe and riding bikes, Emma used her creative skills to document her journey and experiences in a very unique way.

To see the full story, hit the link below. Keep an eye out for more as Emma and partner Carly continue their European adventure.
Hunt Rider, Simon McNamara, winning his race

Finish work at HUNT on Friday. European Masters Champion by Sunday.

On Friday, as is traditional at The Rider Firm, we popped over to The Partridge after work for a beer or two in the sun. Si told us he was heading over to The Netherlands for 'a race' with some teammates from the local South Downs Bikes RT, and promptly pedalled home after his pint. Fast forward to Sunday, and he's the newly minted European Masters Champion. We're over the moon about it here at HUNT HQ, as it truly couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. Well deserved, and certainly earned.
Jenny Tough riding on a gravel track, with the Mountains in the background

Meeting Jenny Tough

If you ever wanted to find Jenny Tough then you'd probably be best to start in the mountains. Jenny spends her time exploring the world via human power. Her ongoing project is to run across a mountain range on every continent, however when she's not running across mountains she can be found on her bike.

Jenny will be lining up in Burgas, Bulgaria for her second attempt at the TransContinental race. Her first attempt ended with illness and a scratch so she back with a point to prove