Check this out at 'active maps Ltd'
A while ago we were asked to contribute to the South Downs section of a new publication…..We provided lots of photos for the South Downs area (including my favourite of Rob dP on p16) and some ideas for riding spots in our corner of the world.
New Face
Where I live in Brighton has a whole community of urban foxes but hopefully this fellow wont move in.
It may be a bit of a long shot but…..check this
Gill enjoys a Scottish summer!
Here you go for a description of the Strathpuffer 24hr race I did. Not sure it’s going to draw people to Scotland though! Continue reading
It was a chilly night as I raced down the hill to the new meeting point outside the Swan Inn. A little bit late again. I’ve been coming out for the Thursday night ride for the last six months or so and therefore still see myself as bit of a rookie, especially in the wet. The variety of the rides according to the differing conditions, the complex web of trails and the knowledgeable company means there’s plenty of scope for entertainment. Continue reading
Alex' new wheels
Our post Xmas ride organised by Laura and Alex via the singletrack world forum went off without too many problems, at least for those who actually made it to the meeting point.
The roll time was upon us when my phone beeped. It was Brian reporting that Alex had slipped on snowy roots and tumbled, he couldn’t walk, his wife had bundled him into the car and they were on their way to A&E.
After witnessing this Brian decided that the trails were too slippery so he wimped it and headed back home. Continue reading
Trashed exit ramp
A couple of us found this damage to a wooden ramp on one of the technical trails in Stanmer….. The ramp that has been pulled out is the downside and riding this would have resulted in a very dangerous accident. Be careful and check everything out before riding the other obstacles and features.
We fixed these ramps using steel brackets and big coach bolts, it looks as if the ramp has been twisted resulting in the bolt heads getting pulled through the steel bracket. Due to the considerable force that must have been used this action must have been deliberate.
Happy Christmas
Lunar eclipse explained
It is now 22nd December so we are on the home straight for the onset of warm weather and dry dusty trails, this year the shortest day (21st December) coincided with a lunar eclipse. Continue reading
Two reports from two different Thursday night rides 
On One steel 456
On One appear to be developing a family of 456 frames with the original steel, titanium, carbon as well as the Summer Season versions. I bought an 456Ti in July 2008 and it has been my main mtb ever since. After communication with Luke via the STW forum we met up to try each others bikes and offer our opinions on both the Steel 456 and Titanium 456. Continue reading
Guess who had mudguards?
Three of us met at Westcott Church on Sunday 14 November for a ride of exploration.
Mike and Pete had both ridden parts of the proposed route, but not for some time, and not joined together. Continue reading
