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  • HMB for muscular strength, density and power.
    Matt Hart
    (22/03/2004)

    HMB (Beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate) is a metabolite of the amino acid Leucine. This means that it is a natural bi-product of the breakdown of leucine, a constituent of normal dietary protein. Small amounts of HMB are found in certain foods like catfish, alfalfa and it is a natural component of mother’s milk, but generally speaking it’s pretty scarce in the average diet. HMB was first discovered in the 1950’s and has been studied for several decades, but only really became popular as a sporting supplement in the mid 90’s.

    Nutrition Performance Product Update
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  • Phil conquers Big Cow.
    Matt Hart
    (17/03/2004)

    TORQ-tuned Phil Rayner (Team Halfords) is currently recovering from a heavy weekend’s racing. He won the BIG COW event on Saturday and managed a very creditable 6th place amongst a very strong field at the Gorrick on Sunday. The Big Cow was a great way for the TORQ riders to kick-off the season. Being an enduro, it was kind of like doing a long training ride and most of them are used to doing those! Phil managed to muster some speed for the Gorrick on the second day too though, so well done mate. Here’s what he had to say:

    Race Report
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  • A couple of things.
    Matt Hart
    (17/03/2004)

    A very disjointed article for your interest. Just an excuse to brag about TORQ’s continued drive towards world domination really!

    Team TORQ bar is only weeks away from being launched – debut at the first NPS over Easter weekend. Our kit is TOP SECRET, so no previews until we’re suited and booted thank you very much. However, Team Larkfield Cycles were far more organised and got their kit design into production way ahead of us. Larkfield Cycles have teamed up with TORQ this season and I think their kit looks rather fancy don’t you?

    TORQ Team
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  • We're getting out there this weekend
    Matt Hart
    (09/03/2004)

    Just a quick reminder that we’ll have our trade stand pitched up this weekend at 2 venues:

    1) Saturday 13th March: Big Cow MTB Enduro. Please click here for further details.

    2) Sunday 14th March: Gorrick MTB Spring Series. Please click here for further details.

    Event Update
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