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Ride Report:Brecon Gap 2024

This is a ride that the Club has run a number of times over the years, but most of us were riding it for the first time. Fortunately we had veterans Graham and Tom to lead the way. We met at Talybont on Usk bike hub, an excellent facility with parking, toilets, showers and a…

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What goes up must come down – ride report

Ride leader – Sarah Bailey writes: Having only ever been a ride leader for ladies rides, I decided to step into the unknown and lead a novice ride. I was a bit worried to say the least as I’m not the quickest rider (especially up hill). Glorious sunshine met me at Barbury Castle and by 10am,…

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Some of the original build in 2008
Installing woodwork in 2010
Resurfacing in 2012
Installing a new feature – The Kerb – in 2016.
The Kerb raised (and damaged) so it is definitely not rollable!
Problems – damaged woodwork.
Problems – flooding.
Problems – this fallen tree couldn’t be left in place as it posed a danger to riders.
Build day in 2021.
Fixing potholes is a never-ending task.
MB Swindon club social at the Trail.
Trying out a feature at the Trail.
Riding across the Log of Doom!
It’s a place for novice riders to build confidence because they know they can just ride around the features they’re not ready to try.