The Downhill yearbook has become a staple in my collection, and I'm only missing the inaugural edition, which I'll soon acquire. The creators' enthusiasm for the sport is evident, and the book offers... See more
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The Downhill yearbook has become a staple in my collection, and I'm only missing the inaugural edition, which I'll soon acquire. The creators' enthusiasm for the sport is evident, and the book offers... See more
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When a printed magazine, arriving months after the event, is more immersive, more captivating and more real than watching the event live on tv, you know the writers and photographers are doing somethi... See more
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When Dirt Mag folded I found there wasn’t any MTB print that I related to. Luckily when Misspent Summers came along they filled that void with excellent photos, design, and stories all wrapped up in c... See more
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Great pictures and quality books that capture mtb history in a new way. I like! And the people behind Misspent Summers seem very friendly and super passionate about the sport. I ordered two large p... See more
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Misspent Summers is a cycling media company and store producing and selling books, photo prints and merchandise from the world of mountain biking and two-wheeled good times. The company is UK-based but has a worldwide pool of contributors, staff and followers. >>We love love love bikes and we are passionate about our products. We try our best to make everything to the highest standards using humans, small producers and responsible manufacturing while being as transparent as possible. >>After making our first downhill yearbook (Hurly Burly) in 2016, we went on to make an enduro yearbook (The World Stage) the following year, as well as several other projects including Eskapee Anthology, Downtime EP and Spent (about everything we think makes mountain biking great). We now sell our books, magazines, zines, clothing and merchandise worldwide and enjoy our relationship with a core group of fans and supporters who help us keep creating cycling media and products. >>Our newsletters are circulated for free and include news, views, opinions and rumours from the world of mountain biking. While we are massive fans of high-level racing and our yearbooks are the core of our business, we care about promoting mountain biking and cycling as fun, not too serious, a friendly community and adventurous – that's why we make Spent and why you'll find lots of fun (we think) stuff on our social media channels and in our free-to-view YouTube films like Tea & Biscuits and Cosmic. >>Anyway! Enough rambling. Every review, good or not so good, helps us understand and improve what we do so thank you in advance for taking the time to leave a note. >>To hear from Ben and James, the founders and chief distractionists, listen to their recent Downtime Podcast episode here: https://youtu.be/cZpRk-AHMDg
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I’m really happy with my purchase of the EWS Decade photo book. Great quality product. Also the Tea & Biscuits videos are my favorite! Sam Hill in Pila!!!

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Great company providing great content. I have recently bought a t shirt which I'm very happy with! Follow their social media channels as all the content is brilliant.

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Beautiful photographs and well thought out commentary on world cup downhill racing. I regularly buy their yearbooks, and their arrival is something that's eagerly anticipated by everyone in the family. I hope they continue to produce quality work and document mountain biking history.

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Hands down the most beautiful magazines we own (and we subscribe to other gorgeous publications). Will never not order an issue again.

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I got to know your work through your collabs with Chris Hall of Downtime podcast fame, who is a very old dear friend of mine.
I personally love the webzine newsletters and wonderful photos, your direct, clean approach and commitment to quality!
Keep it up and maintain your values!

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The books are fantastic. The pictures breathtaking, the stories and news always perfect. What an amazing enduro and downhill bike experience when you can’t visit the world cups !!!

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best webzine out there, made by passionate people !

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High quality and brilliantly designed publications with world class photography and journalism to vividly recall all the highs and lows of the season. Indispensable post-season memento if you’ve followed the MTB DH or EDR series.

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I bought an old copy of Hurly Burly a while back and keep it in the car for a quick trip down memory lane while waiting around. It’s well written, insightful and well constructed with pretty amazing photography captured within, and pretty cool to look back in time and remember what happened; surprisingly hard to do without this little window in time. Cheers team-keep up the good work.

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Gotta love what these fellers do, would love to see a greater selection of wall prints available.

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Print and online global mountain bike coverage and content that is creative, high-quality, authentic, and largely advertisement-free.
Always looking forward to what Misspent Summers does next. Would love to see more coverage of regional riding culture and trail development in addition to the great race coverage.

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I have been purchasing Hurly Burly regularly at the end of the season for the past few years. I treasure those books. I revisit them often and they are always able to provide some emotions, from smiles to goosebumps. Highly recommended. I purchases some other gear from them too, t-shirts, mugs, and it was always of great quality and sent safely overseas. Cheers!

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Such great content from some super amazing creatives. Love it when they drop something new.

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Top company, great products. Books are absolutely awesome, in fact a must if you’re seriously into MTB. Gotta say I’m in love with the tee-shirt I recently purchased to, great quality, top job chaps!
Altogether an awesome company who are a pleasure to deal with…
Well done guys, keep up the great work!.

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If you love mountain biking then Misspent Summers titles are a no brainer. I’ve bought everything they’ve ever published and will continue to do so. In a time when print publications in the MTB space are fewer and fewer it’s awesome to see these publications be so high quality and continually bringing better and better content with each issue.

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I love the Misspent Summer high quality content and products. I am US based and have ordered books and t-shirts without any problems.
If you love mountain biking support the Misspent Summer team.

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Our bookshelves, walls and newsfeeds are filled with Misspent Summers and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Lovely people, lovely stuff.

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I’m no expert on DH mtb but I do watch, follow and enjoy it, I’ve purchased 2 Hurly Burly books , superb photography mixed with great humour and well written articles, must have for DH fans, The books are top quality .

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Best way to spend your money if you are a mountain bike fanatic, the quality of the paper is great, and the pics are amazing!

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