In October 2010 we had 3,691 unique visitors and 23,160 page views on this site. That’s around 120 visitors and 750 page views per day and 6 page views per visitor. The facebook group has 411 members (started Sept 2008) club membership is around 85 (started Feb 2010) The forum has 75 members (started July […]
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Saturday 30th October 2010 I picked up the power barrow and whacker plate from Brandon Hire Swindon on Saturday morning. They didn’t believe that the barrow would fit in my Mk3 Golf Estate. It does, as I showed them. However, the whacker plate and planks were too much, so they delivered them in their van.
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We’ve got a campaign to surface and reinforce some existing sections to ensure that they survive the winter. We’ll be working on various sections such as Piper’s hill (1) and some other areas that need filling in (2 and 4). We’ll have the power barrow so we won’t be wasting time pushing wheel barrows around.
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There’s also a ridgeway ride on this day. We’ve got a campaign to surface and reinforce some existing sections to ensure that they survive the winter. We’ll be working on various sections such as Piper’s hill (1) and some other areas that need filling in (2 and 4). As well as Piper’s hill we’re going
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This is part of our series of novice friendly events. This will be lead by one of our more experienced riders and intended specifically for novice riders or those who want to build their confidence. Any other riders are welcome to come too, but the pace will be set for the new riders. Meet at
Another club discount! Bourton Cycles are looking to expand their range of mountain bike parts and accessories. They also offer extensive bike servicing options. You might recognise their mechanic Pete – he sometimes appears on rides with us. He’s a keen rider so can help you out with any mountain bike related queries. Christmas Party
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The way it works is: on new year’s eve you’ll decide that 2011 will be the year that you change your life like you’re always talking about. Then you’ll go back to work on the Monday with a special new year depression. By Wednesday you’ll have reovered and it’ll back to normal. Who cares anyway;
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We’d heard a lot of good things about the Cannock Chase trails so were keen to go and find out what they were like for ourselves. The trails are located between Cannock and Rugeley near the M6 North of Birmingham. Chase trails website. There are two main trails: Follow the Dog This is the main
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We’ve been talking about a visit to these trails just North of Birmingham for a long time. A lot of money has been spent on them recently. Chase trails website. Meet at 10am in the Birches Valley forest centre near Rugeley (WS15 2UQ). Google map. It’s 84 miles from Swindon and Google maps reckons on
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MB Swindon October News Update By Phil Mayger Curry Night Our Curry Night was a great success! We have yet to hear the final total raised from the sale of curry on the night, but we raised £220 from the raffle alone! Congratulations to all who won a prize, and thanks to everyone who came
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