By Tim Norris (see if you can spot the 17 song titles embedded in it) Why does it always rain on me when I ride in Wales? Well that isn’t quite true but all but one of the MBSwindon rides I have been on to Wales have been wet. Someone is only happy when it […]
Rainy Days and Mondays – A Cwmcarn Ride Report Read More »
It was one of those rare days, the sun was out and the sky a glorious shade of blue. My Fingers were crossed, hoping it stays this way all day. Arriving at Barbury Castle, I was greeted by no less than 19 eager bikers, unpacking bikes and throwing on layers. It may of been sunny,
Barbury Castle Ride – 2nd Feb 2013 Read More »
This was a weekend trip to North Wales, staying at the Welsh Long House with Hit The Hills. I set off from Stroud in the early evening with an open mind as to the possible snow adventure that lay ahead. I’d already had a text message saying that some roads were impassable. Morrisons at Leominster
Ride report: North Wales with Hit The Hills inc Dyfi Winter Warmup Read More »
Some youtube videos and photos from our members.
January snow videos & photos Read More »
A short video showing the down section from the January Red Kite race at Coed Trallwm in mid Wales. See some rides that we did with Red Kite events: Jubilee trip June 2012 , Crychan Forest Dec 2011, MIOWEOW 2011. There’s a whole series of events in 2013. More information on the Red Kite website.
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First set of photos from the summer trip to the French Alps. We stayed with Ski and Summer Morzine who offer a club discount. Videos. We’re going back in 2013 – keep an eye on Facebook for more info. 2011 photos. The photos show some riding near Les Gets including a tour of the mountain,
Ride report: French Alps 2012 Morzine + Passportes pt1 Read More »
This was a last minute trip to Afan to check out the modified Wall trail and to visit the new skills park. See the photos from our last trip there when we did W2 (the Wall plus White’s level). The May 2010 report includes an Afan trail guide. We’re going back in February. Event link.
Ride report: Afan Whites Level – 6th Jan 2013 Read More »
On the fifth of Jan, Nigel Gregson led a Novice Friendly ride from Barbury castle. Here’s his ride report: “This was my first outing on the bike of 2013 and was billed as a novice friendly ride, if it wasn’t before it was certainly going to be now after the over indulging at
Ride Report: A Novice (and very friendly) ride from Barbury Castle – 5th Jan 2013 Read More »
This was a joint ride with Bigfoot MBC, an active mountain bike club based in Gloucestershire. They had agreed to show us the best trails in the Painswick and Cranham area. The driest summer on record since Noah used his ark had turned the original route into a bike wrecking slippery mess. So Jason from
Ride report: Painswick & Standish with Bigfoot MBC 11th Nov 2012 Read More »
Photos from the 661 DH race at the Forest of Dean on 2nd Dec 2012. We went for a ride round the Freeminers trail before taking the photos. See Pedalabikeaway and Dean Trail Volunteers for more info. Also see one of ride reports from the Forest of Dean.
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