Sandland & Co Freeride Tour
9 January 2006
Balfa.co.uk team freerider Elbry Sandland has started the Sandland & Co. Tour, a gathering of riders at loads of the UK's top freeride spots.
First stop will be Haldon on the Last Sunday in Feb (26th).
The idea is to get all the local freeriders and to meet up and have a blast for the day, and in doing so help promote each spot by getting more riders to be part of the local freeride movement in each area.
Haldon kicks things off on the last sunday in Feb, Simply turn up and have a good session with like minded local and not so local riders.
So spread the word!
More details will be posted on www.northshorefreeriders.com
First Tracks Coaching and Guiding packages
8 January 2006
Northern Irish mountain biker Glyn O'Brien has opened a mountain bike coaching and guiding business called First Tracks, designed by riders for people who want to ride.
They accommodate for beginners wanting to have fun, right through to the advanced rider who wants to learn new skills and tackle the toughest terrain on offer.
First Tracks is based in Newry, Co Down, close to the Mourne mountains. There are a number of locations throughout Ireland to choose from. Whatever your requirements and fitness levels are, our coaching and guiding packages will let you explore the most scenic terrain Ireland has to offer.
Anyone wishing to try out mountain biking for the first time, or more advanced riders wishing to brush up on their skills with a world class rider check out www.firsttracksguiding.com.
Avon Timberland Trail Improvements
5 January 2006
There really is no excuse for getting lost on the Forest of Avon Timberland Trail now - the new fluorescent pink and yellow waymarkers can't be missed!
The two different colours mark out routes designed for different abilities. Novice riders are encouraged to try out the yellow routes, whereas the pink route in 50-Acre Wood is more challenging with one or two surprises.
Local volunteers have been working hard to improve the trails over the last year and there are now more route choices and better path surfaces. The local quarry, owned by Tarmac Southern Ltd is continuing to supply all of the stone required for trail repairs and over the next six months, the Bristol Trails Group will be doing further improvement work on sections of the track, particularly in 50-Acre Wood.
The Avon Timberland Trail has been popular since it was opened in 2003. Data from new monitoring equipment installed in the Summer shows the Trail is being used up to 3000 times a month!
A brand new Avon Timberland Trail leaflet has just been printed and this contains all of the updated user information. You can get hold of a free copy by calling us on 0117 9532141. New information panels are also being installed at key entrance points.
New North shore section for Cannock Chase Trail
3 January 2006
The Chase Trail team of volunteers have just completed a 45m new section of north shore, which will take riders above ground and routes them across the infamous Puddle of Doom.
New Grant signals go ahead for Bedgebury project
2 January 2006
Sport England and the Big Lottery Fund has given the Forestry Commission a grant to redevelop Bedgebury to build its first purpose built mountain bike trails.
Cedric Gracia leaves Cannondale for Commençal
2 January 2006
The news is now official, from the 1st of January 2006 Cedric Gracia will be riding for Commençal Bicycles!
Coed Llandegla Forest - New Black Run
1 January 2006
A new black run is now open at Coed Llandegla Forest, complete with steep downhills and a wild series of jumps.
Shed the hassle, shed the worry
1 January 2006
Forget the idea of a bike shed being the place with the leaky roof where you parked your bike at school. Together with Bristol City Council and the Department for Transport, Mud Dock have created a new standard in comfort and convenience for commuting cyclists: The Bistol Bike Shed.
Scotland better than Canada
22 December 2005
Mountain biking in Scotland has achieved "Global Superstar" status according to an independent international report.
Greg Minnaar Inks New Deal with Honda South Africa
16 December 2005
2005 Downhill World Cup Champion and South African cyclist of the year, Greg Minnaar, was handed the keys of a brand new silver Honda CRV by John Laurence, Marketing Manager of Honda SA, earlier this week.
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