Described by the organisers as “good riding for all abilities, followed by excellent food, music and real ale” this event in Upton, Oxfordshire is now in it’s third year. It’s about 22 miles from Swindon and if you’re super fit, you could ride there/back via the Ridgeway! See www.uptonogood.org.uk for more info.
An evening/night ride at Croft Trails. 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 chance
Croft Trail evening ride Read More »
We need to build our representation within the canal trust since the proposed restoration route passes through the middle of our trail at Croft country park. Read about it here. We are working actively with the trust to develop the route, so it’s a positive exercise. Showing that we have strong support will help us.
Canal trust AGM (proposed route via Croft Park) Read More »
Once again we’re going to sweep this event. That means riding round in a group after everyone else has started and making sure that no one is left behind out on the route. Photos of sweeping from last year. If you can help then either join the Facebook event or email tom at mbswindon co
Castles Ride sweeping (volunteers) Read More »
See also the Prospect Hospice Big Ride April 22nd 2012. The Castles Bike Ride is a charity event with a choice of three cross country routes: approx. 10, 20 and 30 miles (16,32 and 48km). It starts and finishes at the Croft Sports centre in Swindon and uses the Marlborough Downs. Google map of start
Macmillan Castles Bike Ride 2012 Read More »
The Bristol Bikefest is one of our big race events. Everyone is encouraged to get involved – it’s a lot of fun even if you doubt your race credentials. See the photos from last year. The venue is also used for the Bristol Oktoberfest (see photos from 2011). The trails were upgraded in 2011, with
Ritchey Bristol Bikefest 2012 Read More »
An evening/night ride at Croft Trails. 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 chance
Croft Trail evening ride Read More »
From the organisers… “Here at AOMBR, we’re looking forward to riding a new venue for a ‘British Cycling Go-Race’ on a course which has been built by GWR’s CycloCross promotion team. The course has recently received a seal of approval from Terry (Rocky) Rock and Grant Bayton of British Cycling. They certainly know their way
Ashbury Olympic Mountain Bike Race Read More »
Nigel is leading a slightly longer than normal novice friendly ride over The Ridgeway. Meet at Barbury Castle for 10am ready for a 10:15am start. Google map of start location.
Ridgeway from Barbury Castle Read More »
We’ve got three days spare over this double bank holiday weekend so we’re going riding in mid Wales. There’s loads to do in the area. Riding straight from the door in Llanwrty Wells offers the Dothie Valley, the Ale Wobble routes plus Crychan Forest. A short drive away is the Elan Valley and also the
Jubilee Clip (‘n trip to mid Wales) Read More »
