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 »
Bristol Bikefest 2011. Results on the Timelaps website. Female pair 4/6 “Swindon MTB Feat a Bogtrotter” Nikki Harries + Sarah Peters Female pair 5/6 “MBSwindon” Sharon Bassingdale + Verity Newell Male pair 13/33 “MB Swindon RS & JP” Robin Steward + John Proudman Male team 33/95 “Foursome” Andrew Weaver + Gary Yeates + Phil Mayger
photos- Bristol bikefest 2012 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 »
By Nigel Gregson This was the first ride organised under the heading “Novice Plus”. The idea behind this is to offer a slightly longer distance but still with the novice-friendly ethos. This was also the first ride that I’d lead and in total 16 people met at Barbury Castle on a grey but reasonably warm day.
Ride report: Nigel’s lovely jubbly jubilee ride 3rd June 2012 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 »
This was billed as a long and epic ride so we knew what to expect. There were 7 keen riders raring to go when I arrived at Coate Water at 9:30am. We started off by following route 45 to Chiseldon and then onto the well known bridleway to the bottom of the ridgeway. After declaring
Ride report: Robin’s ridgeway epic (46 miles) Read More »
Robin Steward has planned this ‘Enduro’ run out to Knap Hill from Swindon. It’s similar to our Epic Ridgeway ride from June 2011 and our FFS ride from Sept 2011 Full option: meet at Coate Water diving platform 9.30 for 9:45am start. Short option: meet at Barbury Castle car park, ready to ride for 10.30am.
Swindon – Knap hill epic (Robin’s rad ride) Read More »
