We feel like our feet haven't touched the ground this last fortnight. Here's what's been keeping the mojo topped up...

Longer nights and the lure of the log-burner have us staying in a bit more at the moment. ' Abstract ' is an awesome Netflix series which is keeping us glued to the sofa. Creatives from lots of different disciplines talk through their inspirations & processes and you can't fail to get motivated, whatever your job.
Inspired by our ambassador Shauna Coxsey, we've booked our Christmas do at the Depot climbing centre in Sheffield and have been swotting up on 'crimps', 'dynos' and 'beta'. Check out a short BBC piece she made on how to " Climb like a girl ".
Does weight matter? We answer a lot of "isn't it really heavy because it's steel" questions about our bikes... Because steel is so strong, we can use less material so our bikes are a very competitive weight. This podcast from Bike Radar attempts to answer the unabating question.
These things are lifesavers. Almost all the team are running at least one Exposure light on their bars or helmet. The batteries last forever, they're made in the UK and most importantly they're really bright! If you want to get out for a ride at night, these are what you need.
If you ride a Flare or RocketMAX there's a 99% chance that Will was rocking the 80's metal whilst he assembled your frame. He reckons it imbues the frame with a healthy disregard for the rules - or maybe he was just born in the wrong decade!
Who'd have thought you'd head to the Lake District to escape the weather but that's exactly what Sam & Paul did to host the latest Cotic CC ride. Read about it HERE . Next stop is the Dirt Factory in Manchester on December 3rd.

As often as we can, we like to offer the ex demo kit to the mailing list first. Check out our Warehouse Specials page to see what's new (old!) on there and grab a bargain. The Small BFe will be perfect for the Dirst Factory CC event, jus' sayin'! Click HERE
This Transmission's background has been provided by the simple beauty of dual racing. A few stakes in the ground, a whistle, a stopwatch and some friends. If we keep going on about it, it's because it's ace.
Organise one - it's easy (and let us know how it goes).

Look after yourselves, from all at Cotic,

Cy, Paul, Kelvin, Richard, Sam, Will, Hannah & Darren
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