Posted by: mike61 | October 23, 2009

22nd Oct bbq Ride

FireWorks & bbq

FireWorks & bbq

After final - planning the bbq went off without a hitch. Read More…

Posted by: mike61 | October 20, 2009

Ride Report: Sat 17th October 09

Rob on a roll...

Rob on a roll...

The weather was great, the company was very enjoyable,  the trails were bone dry and Rob handed out loads of free beer at the end. What more could we wish for. This ride was returning a  favour to some folks from Tunnel Hill Trolls who showed us around their playground earlier in the year.  Jay and Andy gave themselves plenty of time to drive to Brighton and arrived way early, newbie Garth arrived while Pete and Rob got stuck in traffic but at 10am about 12 of us were ready to roll. Read More…

Posted by: mike61 | October 14, 2009

Gill’s Devon C2C

Gill stretching her legs....
Gill stretching her legs….

Seems like a good time was had!

Check photos for more embarrassment.

Posted by: mike61 | October 10, 2009

Ride Report 26th September: Brighton

Alice experiences the magic of tangfastics

Alice experiences the magic of tangfastics

My first ride with you guys, feel pretty nervous, number one priority is to not make a fool of myself……….like almost passing out at the top of the first hill!! What a way to introduce yourself to a group (not one I intend to repeat, note to self to carb load next week and not to go out boozing the night before)! Read More…

Posted by: neilhsmith | October 5, 2009

End of Summer Barbeque – Thursday 22nd October

20070925154817_summer_sun-800Yes folks, Summer is nearly over (officially ending on the last Sunday of October).

In celebration of the changing of the seasons and in recognition of the natural (and naturally-inspired) trails we’ve all come to enjoy on a regular basis – we thought we’d combine a normal night ride with a woodland barbeque. Read More…

Posted by: mike61 | October 5, 2009

Ride Report: Kingley Vale 3rd Oct

Snack Stop

Snack Stop

I’m not usually the person you want doing the ride reports for the simple reason, as Rob will attest, I can’t remember most of the places I go to! But I have actually done this route with Rob before and a lot of it is familiar from years gone by. Here goes with memorable moments from Saturday’s ride. Read More…

Posted by: mike61 | September 29, 2009

Site Faffing

Following post ride carpark discussions we are in the process of re-jigging the site. Our objective is; 1) maintain the focus of the site on our adventures while mtb riding in our corner of the world, 2)articles on gear that we are think deserves particular comment and 3) encouraging fellow mtb enthusiasts to get out and ride either with us or exploring on their own.

Videos and photos are now accessed via the widgets on the right hand side of the site, click the title for the specific item or click the RSS link to access the photo and video sites where you can select from the albums.

This work is ongoing and changes will be made as we work through the list.

Posted by: mtbnomad | September 23, 2009

hair

I recently visited Tai’s hairdresser’s before going to university to get my hair cut. I had previously been once before to get my hair coloured as a mystery shopper. Read More…

Posted by: mike61 | September 16, 2009

Plea for money: Gill’s Devon Coast to Coast Adventure

Gill on the trail

Gill on the trail

This is a flagrant plea for money!

I’ve signed myself up to do the Devon Coast 2 Coast adventure race at the end of September.  Having subsequently realised that this involves 225km of running, cycling and kayaking over 2 rather painful sounding days, I figured at least someone should benefit from it. So I’m raising money for Practical Action, which develops small-scale projects using appropriate technology to help alleviate poverty in developing countries.

Click here to find out more about the race (e.g. that the last of the 7 stages involves a 19 mile fell run… arghh!), the charity and if you’d like to sponsor me.  

A massive thank you if you do decide to donate. So far I’ve raised £454-00 of my £650-00 target so any donation you can make is really very much appreciated. I’ll let you know how it goes (in words and pics)- once I’ve recovered that is..!

You can make donations here

Many thanks, 
Gill

Posted by: mike61 | September 14, 2009

Isle of Wight

Isle of White

Isle of White

12th Sept we hooked up with Paul, James and John  local riders on the Isle of Wight for a tour round some of their favourite trails. Great company, great weather and  great trails topped off with beer and fish-n-chips on the seafront as we watched the setting sun.

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