After a great night last year we are again organising the MB Swindon Curry night to be held on Mon 3rd October. The Bombay Lounge restaurant (at Peatmoor) and Swindon Link magazine offer community groups, charities and good causes the chance to raise money whilst enjoying a great curry. Hanif, the Bombay Lounge Owner, donates […]
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New start time: 9:30am! The photo on the front of the Good Mountain Biking guide 2011 is on the Long Mynd. It’s another area of natural single track that’s worth exploring. Wikipedia entry on Long Mynd. Local rider Mike Hickey is going to show us the best parts. He’s also going to show us around
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An evening/night ride at Croft Trails. All welcome of any ability level – no one gets left behind on our group rides. The Big Adventure Store will be there with some Exposure demo lights and other kit. Novice Friendly group starts a few minutes after the main group. This is a great chance to be
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Some news from Mark at Hargroves in Swindon. They’re now stocking Cannondale bikes. The first batch arrive tomorrow (Wednesday). MBSwindon club members receive a discount at Hargroves. See our full list of discounts. If you have any feedback for Hargroves then you can post in this thread in our forum.
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Our fund raising curry night raffle has gained a few more prizes! Total Bike in Swindon have donated two more prizes: a Bontrager seat kit and an Oxford cable lock. Total Bike 109 -110 Commercial Road Swindon Wiltshire SN1 5PL 01793 644185 Google Map for Total Bike’s location in Swindon. Kat Beeston has added two
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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
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Hargroves Cycles in Swindon are running this free MTB maintenance course for MBSwindon club members. This evening is women only – there is another course on Wednesday the 14th of September that’s open to all. They’ve also put together an “essentials kit” for a very good price. If you would like to book a place
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Bourton Cycles have a special offer on Gore Ride On gear cables. Limited edition grey/silver. Kit is for both front and rear mechs. £25 instead of £30. Bourton Cycles offer a 10% discount for MBSwindon club members on all other items.
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A few things to talk about… Mid Wales (MIOWEOW) We’re off to mid Wales this weekend. You can come for 1, 2 or all 3 days. Spaces still available. It’s 2.5 hours from Swindon and we’ve got 3 rides lined up that take in the best of the area. There’s also a great hotel with
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Next build day is Saturday 22nd October! See previous build reports: June – Aug, Sat 3rd Sept, Wed 8th Sept, Sat 10th Sept, Sat 17th Sept. The aim for the day was to move as much gravel as possible. Phil and myself (Tom) arrived a few hours early and spent the time marking out two
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