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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

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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  1. Media Company
  2. Book Publisher
  3. Clothing Store

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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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m really happy with my purchase of…

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!!!

29 March 2023
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Thank you! Glad you liked both. We are very proud of them and especially getting to film Sam in Pila!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company providing great content

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.

13 August 2023
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Glad you like the t-shirt – thank you for the support and taking the time to leave a review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful photographs and well thought…

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.

15 January 2023
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Glad to hear it! Thank you for the continued support and kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hands down the most beautiful magazines…

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

14 December 2022
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Wow that's good to hear! Thank you. We are lucky to work with talented folk and great printers in Wales.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A commitment to quality!

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!

13 August 2023
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Reply from Misspent Summers

Thank you! And thanks to Chris too (we are lucky to get to work with him). We'll keep going :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The books & news are fantastic

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 !!!

13 August 2023
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Thank you for these kind words. Great to hear our books and stuff show some of the spirit of the races if you can't make it to them. Cheers!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

High quality and brilliantly designed…

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.

25 December 2022
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Thank you! Hopefully we can keep improving to provide the best possible product for fans of both series :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

a window back in time

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.

13 July 2023
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Reply from Misspent Summers

Thank you for taking the time to write this in-depth review. We'll keep it up. And glad the book is of use as a time capsule type thing :)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Gotta love what these fellers do

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

12 August 2023
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Thank you! Good point – we'll be adding more to our print store as soon as we find a bit of time. Cheers!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Authentic mtb media

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.

12 August 2023
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Reply from Misspent Summers

Thank you for the kind words and input. We'd certainly like to shine a spotlight (or at least a Maglite) on regional stuff. We're launching Spent 2 soon which covers some of it and would like to go a lot further to try and support smaller scenes. Cheers

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hurly Burly goosebumps

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!

31 December 2022
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Reply from Misspent Summers

That's great to hear! Thank you for the words and support. Glad you enjoy the books and stuff. Cheers!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top company

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!.

12 August 2023
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Reply from Misspent Summers

Cheers! Glad you like the t-shirt too – hopefully we'll get more designs on sale soon. Thanks for taking the time to leave a note.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you love mountain biking

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.

12 August 2023
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Reply from Misspent Summers

Wow thank you for the words and the support! We'll keep trying to improve and hopefully add to the titles we already make. Cheers

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Misspent Summer is the best!

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.

12 August 2023
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Reply from Misspent Summers

Thank you for the words and support! Great to hear this and that your orders have come through seamlessly. Cheers

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely people, lovely stuff

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

12 August 2023
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Thank you very much! That is great to hear. Kind words and compliments :) Cheers

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m no expert on mtb but I do watch it…

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 .

12 August 2023
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Reply from Misspent Summers

Thank you for the support and the review! Hopefully you'll enjoy the new Hurly Burly this autumn :)

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