This was only my third sportive, and the second time that I had done this one. Registration was done in a few minutes and I went through a few stretches as I listened to the safety briefing before heading off on the short route – 50 miles. It didn’t take long for the range of […]
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This promises to be a great race, with a twist on the usual gravity enduro. Practise in the day, and race in the night! They promise “4 stages of long technical singletrack with the odd feature chucked in”. The MB Swindon Gravity Team will be there, why not come and join in the racing, or
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Come and join us for a lap or two of the trail, make it the start/finish/halfway point of your own longer ride or just come along for a drink and a chat around the fire. Now we’re in BST you should be able to get at least one lap in without needing lights but if
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Come and join us for a lap or two of the trail, make it the start/finish/halfway point of your own longer ride or just come along for a drink and a chat around the fire. Now we’re in BST you should be able to get at least one lap in without needing lights but if
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This week’s Wednesday evening urban round will start from Asda, north Swindon at 7.00pm. We will ride over to the John Lewis store via Mannington, then do a loop around west Swindon including Shaw Forest, then back towards the start point. If there is time, a lap of Mouldon Hill will be included. As usual,
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The Forest of Dean is one of the few places where there really is something for everyone. From the green, blue & red trails to the downhill tracks, there will be something to tickle your tastebuds. This day will follow our usual trail centre format. It’s not a led ride as such, more of a
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Tom Scott will be leading a Ridgeway ride to the east of Swindonia. This will not be a technical ride, just a bit hilly. It is ideal for novices due to the non-technical nature of the route and relaxed pace we’ll be riding at. There is a charge for parking at the Uffington White Horse
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Word and photo by Andrew Weaver This was to be Tom Scott’s ride, but something cropped up and he asked me to lead it. I was happy to help, but had little time beforehand to prepare a route. Still, no matter; I know the area pretty well and thought others would lend a hand. The
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Tom Scott will be leading a Ridgeway ride in the hills south of Swindonia. This will not be a technical ride, just a bit longer than normal with several ascents on and around the Ridgeway. This ride should be ideal for regular club riders and those who wish to step up from novice rides
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A new red graded trail opens at Cwmcarn in February… which seems like a good excuse for a club trip to Cwmcarn! This is not a led ride as such, but a day to go to a trail centre and ride with other members of the club. As well as the new XC trail,
