Tom Scott will lead this nice and easy novice friendly ride. If you got a new bike for Christmas and are looking for a group ride to take it out on, here’s the perfect opportunity! This would be a great ride for novices (although the seasoned pros are allowed to enjoy it, too!). Possibly an […]
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Words by Chris Hopkinson – Photos by Tom Stickland and Gary Palmer nd it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made: And he sent forth a raven, which went forth to and fro, until the waters were dried up from off
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A long time ago in a forest far, far away, our mountain biking forefathers told tales of a mythical trail. A trail so perfectly sculpted and feature-packed it drove some to give up the sport of mountain biking altogether as it would never be that good again. Others refused to leave and are
Words by John Speed The 1st Round of the Spring Gorrick series was at Crowthorne Woods, located next to Swinley Forest. I have been training over winter and using these events as a training guide until the main events start in March, as it’s important to get race experience! I was racing in the ‘Open’
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Due to ground conditions following the recent wet weather, Kristian has decided to change the route for this ride. It will now be a Devizes circular via Urchfont & Potterne. Although there will be some hills, most of the ride will be along gravel double track and some quiet country lanes. There may (obviously!) be a
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Using the Urban Round loop as mapped by Swindon Borough Council, which takes in part of Route 45, this route is a mixture of purpose built cycle tracks, old railway lines and road. A decent set of lights is required as there are some sections with little street lighting (mainly the old railway line sections).
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Words and pictures by Tim Noris “I am sorry.” Said an increasingly worried ride leader as they rode through another stretch of muddy bridleway. “It was nothing like this when I rode it last July!” The weary riders carefully tried to avoid murky puddles of unknown depths. The day had begun with bright blue skies
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Tim Norris will be leading a novice friendly ride in the Calne area, taking in Yatesbury, Avebury and the Cherhill Monument. The route will be between 15 and 20 miles, depending on conditions on the day, and won’t contain anything too technical. There will be some steady climbs, but nothing too big, and probably quite a
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Using the Urban Round loop as mapped by Swindon Borough Council, which takes in part of Route 45, this route is a mixture of purpose built cycle tracks, old railway lines and road. A decent set of lights is required as there are some sections with little street lighting (mainly the old railway line sections).
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Words and photos by Kristian Price Sunday morning dawned bright and breezy and, as usual, I had an entirely dry ride planned for the 17 riders who turned up for this ride out to the Cotswold Water Parks. Dry, that is, from the sky; I never said anything about the condition of the paths around
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