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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Great publications written by knowledgable, passionate people who have been covering this sport for a long, long time.
One of the last great bastions of quality mtb print media which isn’t just adverts and reviews trying to seek you kit.

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Awesome peeps working hard to make our sport even better! Thanks legends 😎

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The best quality there is, with amazing work inside.

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Great magazine, good insights, good pictures and great to see people still pushing print! We’ll all miss it when it’s gone so it’s great to see these guys trying.

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The books I've purchased from here have been second to none, the pictures alone are with the price, but the extra articles within really to make these books stand out. The history captured is outstanding

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I keep going back to past Hurly Burlys. They’re just so good. Can’t wait for this year’s! I’m glad someone is keeping mtb print alive.

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We buy our son the Hurly Burly every year it’s actually a family tradition. A great coffee table book for him and one his mates love to read when visiting. The artwork is as good as the photography and creates a mag presented with refreshing design

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I’ve purchased and read their yearbooks (Hurly Burly and The Worlds Stage), as well as their project with Downtime Podcast in the Downtime EP. Amazing print products that keep the stoke high for riding, particularly during the off season when I can’t ride as much.
The yearbooks track the sport so well, but aren’t textbook in their delivery with only numbers and stats (those are good for something, but not my favourite thing to read)
Their softgoods are always incredible (albeit shipping to Canada isn’t cheap, but such is life), and Tea and Biscuits AND Tea and Biscuits 2?!?!? Come on. That stuff was great. Awesome folks, putting out countless awesome products.

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The future (and present) of mountain bike media. Not just a bunch of ads like everyone else. Beautiful photography.

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Independent thinking, independent insight, independent journalism. Wonderfully refreshing. Thank you.

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Misspent Summers’ Hurly Burly books are beautiful, well made, and really capture the feeling of the downhill World Cup. The season isn’t complete until we get our copy! Also, their customer service has been consistently excellent.

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Absolutely ahead of the game, the quality of the products not to mention the love that’s gone in to them shows.

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I found Hurly Burly in one local store here in Slovakia. And I immediately fall in love with that book. Ordered one next day. ☺️
Stunning photographs, great articles and absolutely fantastic. Must read, must have for everyone who likes the spirit and life style of mountain biking.

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This publication (DowntimeEP) has rekindled my love for print. It sets itself apart in that it was deliberately developed for print in a digital age, and not merely trying to survive being in print like most other print MTB magazines still out there. The guys at Misspent Summers have seen where digital publications have gaps, and thoughtfully and purposefully created a print magazine that is a joy to read, hold, and flip through. Something you can take your time with and think about, in a world that is go go go all the time. Received my subscription as a gift, and I’ll happily renew it going forwards.

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The quality of the product is second to none. The book itself uses a wonderful paper stock that feels nice in your hands and a reassuringly comfy weight.
The images are some of the best content from photographers all over and the articles are well written, thought out and presented.
The best thing is NO ADVERTS well from what I recall, I don't remember seeing any anyway.
Honestly it's that good. I don't know what else I can say. Trust them and they will provide top quality reading a reference material interspersed with images you will stare at.
Top job.

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I Bought 'Meltdown', a book covering the 2020 Mountain bike race season and instantly fell in love with the company, would love to support them as much as I can but shipping prices to Australia add up.

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On point, aware, witty and gritty. One of the best publications out there and such a breath of fresh air from all the digital overload

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Excelent customer support: I ordered a book with shipping to Germany and for some reasons I could not pick it up in time (my fault) so it got sent back to the UK by my local parcel deliverer. I wrote them and they shipped it again free of charge and even added a nice gift inside! The books itself are well worth the money. You can feel that these guys love Mtb with their full heart.

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Legends.
You will not find better publications or online reporting and content... anywhere else.

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Great content in their Mags (books?) and one of the only people keeping mountain bike print alive. Sometimes a bit delayed in getting product out, but always worth the wait. Be a part of history and subscribe!

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