This week’s Wednesday evening urban round will start from Asda, north Swindon at 7.00pm. We will ride over to the John Lewis store via Mannington, then do a loop around west Swindon including Shaw Forest, then back towards the start point. If there is time, a lap of Mouldon Hill will be included. As usual, […]
After the success of the 2013 Hargroves Demo Day they are back with more bikes for you to try in 2014. “We are delighted that this is the dourth year that we will be holding the Hargroves Cycles MBSwindon Demo day on the 4th May 2014 at the Croft Trail.” Facebook event page. Terms and
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This is a bit of an epic. It’s just under 60km and 1000m of ascent in the south Cotswolds. It takes in some great trails around Ozleworth, Wotton, North Nibley, Dursley, Kingscote and Nailsworth. A few parts are common to the Nailsworth It ride. See the write up from the recce that Tom and
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This week’s Wednesday evening urban round will start from Asda, north Swindon at 7.00pm. We will ride over to the John Lewis store via Mannington, then do a loop around west Swindon including Shaw Forest, then back towards the start point. If there is time, a lap of Mouldon Hill will be included. As usual,
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MBSwindon are once again planning the route, marking, marshalling and sweeping for this charity event. If you would like to help then please visit the Facebook page for volunteers. The event is organised by the Prospect Hospice – entry is available via their website. See the 2013 photos and preview video. The event will start and finish at
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The Forest of Dean is one of the few places where there really is something for everyone. From the green, blue & red trails to the downhill tracks, there will be something to tickle your tastebuds. This day will follow our usual trail centre format. It’s not a led ride as such, more of a
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Urban(ish) round, starts at Asda, north Swindon (entrance to the Orbital park) at 7.00pm on Wednesday 16th. We will head to Croft via Mannington for a lap. Then up into old town, then down the former Midland and South Western Junction Railway track bed, over to Shaw forest and if time permits Mouldon hill. Route
We’re going to use a stockpile of material from the February build day to fix a section of trail and we’re also going to remodel a section to give us a new jump. Facebook event page. There’s been great progress at the trail over the last few years. See the build diary for details.
Tom Scott will be leading a Ridgeway ride to the east of Swindonia. This will not be a technical ride, just a bit hilly. It is ideal for novices due to the non-technical nature of the route and relaxed pace we’ll be riding at. There is a charge for parking at the Uffington White Horse
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We’ve got some stock piles of gravel from the previous build day. These will be used to fix various pot holes round the trail. We’ll also be working on the wood work in the triangle (continuing from last time). Facebook event page. There’s been great progress at the trail over the last few years. See the
