An evening/night ride at Croft Trails. All welcome of any ability level – no one gets left behind on our group rides. The Big Adventure Store will be there with some Exposure demo lights and other kit. Novice Friendly group starts a few minutes after the main group. This is a great chance to be [...]
Some news from Mark at Hargroves in Swindon. They’re now stocking Cannondale bikes. The first batch arrive tomorrow (Wednesday). MBSwindon club members receive a discount at Hargroves. See our full list of discounts. If you have any feedback for Hargroves then you can post in this thread in our forum.
This was a three day trip to the Cambrian mountains in mid Wales. See also photos from new year 2011. MIOWEOW – Middle of Wales, End of the Week. We stayed at the Neuadd Arms in Llanwrtyd Wells. The town is famous for the events like bog snorkelling, organised by Green Events. Friday 23rd Sept [...]
Our fund raising curry night raffle has gained a few more prizes! Total Bike in Swindon have donated two more prizes: a Bontrager seat kit and an Oxford cable lock. Total Bike 109 -110 Commercial Road Swindon Wiltshire SN1 5PL 01793 644185 Google Map for Total Bike’s location in Swindon. Kat Beeston has added two [...]
An evening/night ride at Croft Trails. All welcome of any ability level – no one gets left behind on our group rides. Novice Friendly group starts a few minutes after the main group. This is a great chance to be given a guided tour of the trails if you’ve never been before and a chance [...]
Originally it was MIOW MIOW (Middle of Wales, Middle of the Week). It’s now MIOWEOW (Middle of Wales, End of the Week). We’ve got three days of riding planned in the scenic Cambrian mountains. This is where the famous Real Ale Wobble takes place (more information and photos). We’re staying at the Neudd Arms hotel, [...]
Hargroves Cycles in Swindon are running this free MTB maintenance course for MBSwindon club members. This evening is women only – there is another course on Wednesday the 14th of September that’s open to all. They’ve also put together an “essentials kit” for a very good price. If you would like to book a place [...]
Bourton Cycles have a special offer on Gore Ride On gear cables. Limited edition grey/silver. Kit is for both front and rear mechs. £25 instead of £30. Bourton Cycles offer a 10% discount for MBSwindon club members on all other items.
A few things to talk about… Mid Wales (MIOWEOW) We’re off to mid Wales this weekend. You can come for 1, 2 or all 3 days. Spaces still available. It’s 2.5 hours from Swindon and we’ve got 3 rides lined up that take in the best of the area. There’s also a great hotel with [...]
Next build day is Saturday 22nd October! See previous build reports: June – Aug, Sat 3rd Sept, Wed 8th Sept, Sat 10th Sept, Sat 17th Sept. The aim for the day was to move as much gravel as possible. Phil and myself (Tom) arrived a few hours early and spent the time marking out two [...]
