This was a club weekend at Brechfa in Wales (Brechfa trail guide). We stayed at the Gilfach Wen bunk barn. See our ride report from December 2010. Friday 1st April Several people took the day off and opted to do the Gorlech red trail (18km 500m climb). The whole group met at the Plough Inn […]
Ride report: Brechfa monster weekend April 2011 Read More »
After months and months spent surfacing existing trail (see the build reports) we’re finally going to work on a new section. This on Piper’s hill just after the rock steps. The plan is for a new climb and swoopy descent that will make better use of the hill side. It’s only taken us three years
April build evening #1 – The Big Push commences Read More »
Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. MB Swindon April News Club Events Non-members are very welcome to come along to an event or two before deciding to join the club, “try before you buy” as it were. Our Friday night rides (every Friday, 7:30pm) at the trail continue into spring. We've also
We spent several months over the winter of 2010 surfacing and reinforcing existing sections of trail. Since the warmer weather the trail has dried out and is in great shape for riding. The hard work has paid off – the trail is really fun to ride at the moment. We’re in such a good mood
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n evening/night ride at Croft Trails. The clocks will have finally moved forwards on the previous Sunday. All welcome of any ability level – no one gets left behind on our group rides. Novice Friendly group starts a few minutes after the main group. This is a great chance to be given a guided tour
Croft Trail Evening Ride – first one of BST Read More »
Brechfa Trails Brechfa trails are located in Wales not far from Llandovery. In total there’s 51km of surfaced trail broken down as follows [google map distances]: Derwen trail Green: 9.2km (5.7 miles) [9.5km] 506m Derwen trail Blue 4.7km (2.9 miles) [4.5km] 307m Raven Black route 18.5km (11.5 miles) [18.4km] 725m Abergorlech Red route 19km (11.8
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The Croft Trail recently took delivery of several portable toilet and changing units. These are located in the car park and will allow the trail to apply to become a trail hub in the South West. This is all thanks to the help of a little known charity “The Southern Sports Trust” who found the
New changing facilities at the trail Read More »
The Big Adventure Store in Swindon now offer all MBSwindon club members a 10% discount. This is one of the many discounts available to club members.
The Big Adventure Store – new discount Read More »
We’re entering teams to 5 main events in 2011. Click on the images below to go to the event page on MBSwindon. Entry is open to all members – if you fancy having a go then follow the instructions on the links below. Discussion forum for team events 2011. Riders are free to enter these
The trails at Spirthill are opening for the summer on the 1st April 2011. For more information looking at www.spirthilltrail.uk.com. This year booking is being done through a central booking office. Email info@spirthilltrail.uk.com or call 07777 692615. Ride report from July 2010. View Spirthill (Spirithill) Trail in a larger map
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