Phil Allum will be leading this Spring ride around North Wiltshire, taking in as much of our glorious countryside as possible. We will be heading towards Aldbourne and using bridleways and byways that we very seldom use. This is a great area for biking and the views around are awesome. As we will be local, […]
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As you may have noticed by now a few of the club went on a trip to North Wales (Snowdonia) last weekend. This wasn’t an official club trip and as such it was a case of every man for himself. No sign in sheets, no fixed agenda, no meeting for a beer before hand to
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Words by Tim Norris Photos by Gary Palmer After a recce ride earlier in the week I was beginning to get concerned about the Novice tag on this ride, and when the attendance figures looked like they were going to climb above the dozen or so I expected, I was a little worried that this
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Lovely Richard Ford led the Clatford Clatter ride – here’s what he thought of it: “Lots of rain the week before and the threat of more rain on the day meant that I was not expecting a great turn out. I was still slightly disappointed that only four other riders turned up at West Woods
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Cwmcarn has 2 great xc trails, so lets go ride them! The plan is to set off from the car park at 10am and ride Carfall first, stop to refuel at the cafe, then have a bash at the Twrch trail. Don’t fancy doing both? Then feel free just to do one! For more info
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Words by Phil Allum On Sunday September 21st, we took a trip to Cwmcarn to ride both of the XC trails, Cafall and Twrch. Twelve riders set off to ride Cafall. The climbing being mainly singletrack keeps it interesting enough, but once up, it’s the coming down which makes it all worth while! Everyone really enjoyed it, especially
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This weeks urban round will start at the Covingham shops, next to the Messenger Pub at 7.00pm, you can also join at Coate water, by the cafe some 20 minutes later. As usual the route is weather dependant, if its good then up to Chiseldon then the Barbury area, then back down Ladder lane
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Writeup by Phil Allum The Forest of Dean is always one of our most attended rides. This is because there really is something for everyone there, see http://www.fodmtb.com/ for details of what’s there. See also our previous ride reports. So on a nice dry, mild Good Friday, a massive gaggle of MB Swindonites had gathered,
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Words by Tom Scott It was meant to rain! I had been out the previous night doing voluntary work finding homes for countless needy pints of beer, so I decided to drive to Foxhill for the start rather than riding from home. I arrived to see 14 mountain bikers all togged up and ready for
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A new red graded trail opens at Cwmcarn in February… which seems like a good excuse for a club trip to Cwmcarn! This is not a led ride as such, but a day to go to a trail centre and ride with other members of the club. As well as the new XC trail,
