Mountain Biking Forum | Supported by JD Cycles, Ilkley

MTB skills and demo day

2008-11-17T22:59:29+00:00

Try-Cycles Ltd. have teamed up with Surosa Cycles and local mountain bike club North West Riders to promote cycling throughout the borough by hosting cycle activities open to members of the public so why not come along and join in the fun. The event will be held at the beautiful setting of Crompton Moor on Sunday 23rd November 2008 with activities starting at 11:00am and finishing at 3:30pm with a range of activities to suit everyone from children to adults.

Try-Cycles will be running skills sessions, aimed at those new to mtb’ing and looking to improve their skills. Open to anyone aged 6 and upwards (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult) riders must supply their own bike and helmet. Our skills course and qualified mountain bike leaders will improve your bike handling techniques and teach skills for off road riding to encourage and motivate riders to get the best from themselves and their bikes with an emphasis on fun.

North West Riders will be on hand to get involved and encourage membership to this relatively new club made up of passionate people with an interest in developing more legal trails in the surrounding area.

For the more experienced rider Surosa Cycles will be teaming up with hi-tech German bike company Bionicon and Cube mountain bikes who will have their current fleets of bikes available for test rides throughout the day, so come and try them out on a longer ride taking on some exciting single track and bridleways around Crompton Moor lead by the team from Surosa.

The event is supported by Oldham Council through the Countryside Service and the Unlocking Oldham’s Cycling Potential initiative with a view to promoting this beautiful site of special scientific interest as Oldhams’ “Jewel in the Crown” for a wide diversity of users including equestrians, dog walkers and nature lovers from the local community and beyond.

The event is located at Crompton Moor, Brushes Clough Quarry, off Buckstones Road, Shaw (Grid Ref. SD928107) where basic refreshments will be available. Ample parking on site.

Winter spin classes

2008-11-06T14:08:51+00:00

Hi all. I just thought I’d let you all know that I am running spin classes over the winter period at Fitness Fusion in Ilkley. This is situated in the main car park in the centre of Ilkley and is located on the second floor above the shopping parade (next to la scila).
If you’ve not done spinning before its a bit like using a turbo trainer except you have motivating music and other people to push you that bit harder!
I find its a great supplement to winter outdoor training rather than a substitute for it. I promise come spring you will notice a difference in your fitness levels.

The classes I run at the moment are:
Monday-7.30pm
Wednesday-7.15pm
Thursday-6.30pm
Friday-6pm

I am willing to look at operating a special “Jd’s” class if the demand is high enough, and we can find a suitable time slot.
Classes cost £6.50.
Call me if you are interested or would like some more information.

Richard Dillon
07963068351

Nottingham bestwood loop

2008-11-03T17:58:57+00:00

http://muddy-bikes.co.uk/trails.php?route=38

Enjoy

is anyone riding tonight?

2008-09-16T15:00:17+00:00

Not sure if the group meets at the cattle grid anymore? if so is it still 6:30?

Coed-y-Brenin This weekend……

2008-09-02T18:27:42+00:00

I’m going down to Coed-y-Brenin this weekend. Leaving around 3pm Friday and getting back early evening Sunday. Anyone who fancys a trip down there is welcome to tag along for a share of the fuel cost. I’m meeting 2 mates there and staying in Dolgellau. There are B&B beds avail still. Could either ride with us or do your own thing. If anyone wants to go I can take the minibus and carrier if need be. Last minute I know but ideal opportunity to get down there on the cheap!

Nige
Escape Mountain Biking, Ilkley
01943 600459
07792 711793

Grassington Ride tonight

2007-07-24T03:55:17+00:00

Ride planned over the Grassington Lead Mines tonight:> Threshfield > Kilnsey / Conistone > Mossdale Scar > Leadmines > Hebden Gill and back through Grassington (Fish & Chip finish?!) About 25km all weather route. Medium pace. Setting off from outside pub (Old Hall Inn) in Threshfield at 7pm. Anyone who wants to join us is welcome.
Nige

Ride 26th August?

2008-08-26T12:15:44+00:00

Hi,

I’m new to the site & see that there is often a ride on a Tuesday night.

Is it open to all comers?
What’s the standard?
You appear to meet at 6.30 at the Cattle Grid - is that the one by Millenium Gardens?

David

Hairy Coo Mountain Bike Challenge

2008-08-23T17:53:38+00:00

Hairy Coo Mountain Bike Challenge 2008

The Coo is back, with bells on!

Fancy a day out in the mud in beautiful rural Perthshire? Comrie Croft Bikes and the Crieff & Strathearn Drovers Tryst are delighted to announce the return of the Hairy Coo Mountain Bike Challenge, to be held on 18 October 2008 at Comrie Croft, near Crieff. The Coo is a fun multi-lap race around our testing trails with forest road climbs, technical singletrack cross-country loops and some fantastic descents over a variety of terrains.

We have extended and modified the course for this year, so the majority of the downs are on singletrack, but we can still promise some challenging climbs, the odd jump and of course some adrenaline packed racing action! There are categories for all abilities, starting at age 12, and there’s a fun category for dabblers who have never raced but would like to give it a go.

If you were with us last year, you’ll know all about the glorious weather and delicious snacks that come alongside the racing, as well as the family activities to keep the spectators amused throughout the day. In addition to all that, Comrie Croft are holding our annual barn dance and ceilidh on the evening of the race day. This is a great event with fantastic live music, wholesome soup and a licensed bar. As a way to round off a great days biking, you can’t beat it.

Also being held as part of the Drovers Tryst this year is the St Fillans Mountain Bike Challenge. This is also in its second year, and is run over an excellent course in a single lap around Glen Tarken, behind St Fillans on the shores of Loch Earn. This is a great race, which had excellent feedback from its first time out, and is held to raise funds for The Margaret J Gordon Art and Craft Trust. It is held on the opening weekend of 12 October 2008, so why not race both!

Praise for last years Coo
“just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the Hairy Coo challenge”
“It was just a great mixture of a course, so much singletrack and all with a fab natural feel - the rocks through the forest were my favourite!”
“Thanks for a great race on sunday, I really enjoyed the day. Awesome course !”

For more details, or to enter online, see the website http://www.droverstryst.co.uk, call the Crieff TIC on 01764 652578, or email for further details.

Slovenian Madness

2008-08-21T10:32:09+00:00

Hello Lovely People!

Bit short notice I know, but if you’ve got a couple of days free come to Slovenia for the Dowka BC Downhill Marathon from Friday the 19th of September to Sunday the 21st of September. Just take a minute to look at the website, it looks mental! http://www.dowka.si

We’re good mates with the guy thats organised it and he has pleanty of gear to rent, otherwise on your (own) bike!

We’ve got a place to stay, and pleanty of other mates places that can be rented all for 22 Euro’s per person per night.

Give me a shout if your interested.......oh yes and did I mention the beer is cheap as chips!

Leeds Liverpool Canal Bikeride - Help!!

2008-08-17T21:52:49+00:00

I’m riding the Leeds Liverpool Canal with a friend in October, there and back, and i need some advice on a few things.

First of all, has anybody done this ride before and what is it like?

Second, we are planning to do it in four legs, meaning we’ll need a B&B or Youth Hostel around Burnley or Blackburn, does anybody happen to know such a place? The cheaper the better!!

Finally, I’ll be using a that has rear suspension, could this be a problem for pannier racks?