MBSwindon North Wales Trip August 2010 This was a four day trip to North Wales. Google map of routes with links to more information.. Friday 27th Aug 2010 Most people arrived at the Llyn Gwynan camp site near Beddgelert on Friday. An evening trip was made to Coed-y-brenin for a ride. We had 12 happy [...]
Red Planet bikes are the nearest shop to the Croft Trail. They hold a ride every Tuesday night, starting from the shop. Google map of shop location. From their site: All you have to do is pitch up at your favorite bike shop between 6pm and 6.30pm every Tuesday night with your dancing shoes on [...]
Not an mbswindon event, but it sounds great and no doubt numerous members will be there supporting it. The Darren Challenge Trophy Ridgeway Bike Ride is a charitable event raising money for Headway – the brain injury association. Starting from Barbury Castle Car Park there will be 9 or 20 mile routes available. Entry is [...]
We’re planning a camping trip to North Wales. Possible rides include Snowdon, a trip over to the next valley, plus the trail centres at Coed-y-Brenin Original North Wales trail centre. Penmachno All mountain route near Betws-y-Coed. Betws-y-coed Marin trail LLandegla A bit further away, near Wrexham. Cli MachX Further South, near Machynlleth. Nant-yr-arian Even further [...]
Many riders will be going on the MBSwindon North Wales Camping Trip. this weekend, so they won’t be round for the regular Friday evening trail ride at the Croft Trail. If you’re still in Swindon then consider going to see the The Faux Fighters. Two club members play in this Foo Fighters tribute band. They’ve [...]
Red Planet bikes are the nearest shop to the Croft Trail. They hold a ride every Tuesday night, starting from the shop. Google map of shop location. From their site: All you have to do is pitch up at your favorite bike shop between 6pm and 6.30pm every Tuesday night with your dancing shoes on [...]
I’ve started work on compiling a Google map listing all the main trail centres in the UK. We’ve visited a lot of them already and hope to visit all of them over time. If you can think of any we’ve missed then contact us via email or on the facebook group. The progress so far [...]
Please note: This course is free and you do not need to be a member of the mbswindon MTB club in order to participate, however places are limited to six riders per course date and must be reserved in advance. Whilst it might lack actual mountains, our local area still provides some great places to [...]
We did a 30 mile route over the ridgeway, starting and finishing at Barburry Castle. We expected rain, but got nothing worse than a bit of drizzle. It was really warm anyway.
MBSwindon likes to be an all inclusive club, so here’s one for the fitter riders. Not entirely sure of the route yet, but we’re aiming for around 30 miles on & around The Ridgeway. Meet at Barbury Castle car park for a 10am start. Bring plenty to drink & something to eat.
