Using the Urban Round loop as mapped by Swindon Borough Council, which takes in part of Route 45, this route is a mixture of purpose built cycle tracks, old railway lines and road. A decent set of lights is required as there are some sections with little street lighting (mainly the old railway line sections). […]
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The Red Kite Events cross country race series runs throughout the winter. These are 2 hour races using mtb trails plus tracks in mid Wales. More info on the Red Kite website. Series 1 (Oct, Nov, Dec 2013) use a short course. Series 2 will be longer. This event takes place at the Coed Trallwm trail
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Tom is currently at work planning a, like, totally rad, big phat bike ride (or like, whatever!) This ride will take in the best of Swindon’s urban single, double, gravel, tarmac and concrete tracks! Nothing too technical, relaxed pace, frequent stops if needed. Optional laps of Croft before and after! This will be a
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This is a one day course with Wolverest group that provides a certificate in basic first aid. It is based at their training centre in Swindon. Read our first aid story to see why training can really make a difference. It will cost £40 per person inclusive. Meeting at 9:30am at the Wolverest Training school. 21 Cherry
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Gary Yeates will lead a ride from Wroughton on Sat 23 November. Meet at the Ellendune car park, Barrett Way, Wroughton SN4 9LW (next to health centre) ready for a 10am start. The route is 25 miles with about 445m of ascents/descents. Although not strictly ‘novice-friendly’, this will be ridden at a relaxed pace and
An evening/night ride at The Croft Trail. 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 of the trails if you’ve never been before and a
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Using the Urban Round loop as mapped by Swindon Borough Council, which takes in part of Route 45, this route is a mixture of purpose built cycle tracks, old railway lines and road. A decent set of lights is required as there are some sections with little street lighting (mainly the old railway line sections).
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Phil Allum will again be leading this epic ride around some of the spectacular Bronze Age scenery in North Wiltshire. A return to Silbury Hill for another classic XC ride with big views across the Vale of Pewsey. Taking in parts of the Wansdyke, this ride will involve a fair bit of climbing and as
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Sharon Bassingdale has arranged to host a ride at Croft with the ladies from Malvern Cycle Sport. Sharon will lead the group on a full guided tour of Croft highlighting and explaining the obstacles followed by a number of full on laps. Of course all of this will be followed by tea and cake
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The Real Ale Wobble is a great event in mid Wales that combines mountain biking with beer stops. See the write up from 2012. MBSwindon Facebook event page. Enter the event via the Green Events website. There are a few places on the sofa at Tom’s parents’ house. Also: Neudd Arms Hotel The Drover’s Rest Google
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