Finally confirmed my entry for this year's Dirty Reiver, and signed up for the 200km version. Fingers crossed for no medical issues that interfere with training, and hopefully no mechanicals on the day. Decent weather on the day would be nice too.🤞
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Finally got out on the proper gravel bike for the first time since April(!)
Not too bad, all things considered. My legs were tired and my lungs aren't working properly, but could've been worse. The rain held off, not too muddy on the trails, just a couple of sketchy sections that were like a thick layer of wet sand. No call for any heroics anyway, especially as I was by myself. (I had phone and satellite tracking, I'm not a complete idiot.)
Conquer the New Fronthill: Kielder’s Red, Black & Double Black Trails Await!
...#MileDownTrail #KielderForest #DownhillMountainBiking #VeloSolutions #NorthernDownhill #MountainBikeTrails #UKCycling #ForestryEngland #ManonCarpenter #AdamBrayton #DeadwaterTrail #LonesomePine #ReiversTrail #LakesideWay #KielderCycleCentre Source link The new "Mile Down" trail at Kielder, a collaborative effort between Forestry England, Velo Solutions, and Northern Downhill (NDH), has…
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Making the most of our weekend in Kielder by getting out on the big bike today. First time round the Lonesome Pine trail. Feeling a bit out of practice, and didn't have anybody with me, so taking it very steady on the way down, but great fun. Definitely worth having another go when I'm feeling more confident.
https://www.forestryengland.uk/kielder-forest/lonesome-pine-trail-kielder
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Starting on the Lakeside Way, the trail heads up to the top of Purdom Pike at over 1000 feet where you will be greeted by quite simply breath-taking views of the North Tyne Valley and beyond. To help get you across the boggy terrain of Purdom Pike is a 1000 yards of timber 'fly-over', the longest of its kind in England.To find out about mountain bike hire, contact our on-site hire specialists.
Out to check the route for next Saturday, starting from the wrong end of the reservoir (because it's closer to home).
A few gnarly sections where the tracks have been recently reinstated, and some fallen trees that will be removed before next weekend, but mostly in pretty good condition.
Glad I've opted for the short route this year, wouldn't have been able to get the training distance in this year, for "reasons".
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More than 8,000 hectares of land will be left to #nature to help boost #wildlife #biodiversity.
The new #forest management project by #Forestry #England will be carried out in 4 areas, including #CastleNeroche in #Somerset & #KielderForest in #Northumberland.
The #project will include a number of activities, such as the possible #reintroduction of lost wildlife like butterflies, rare #plants & beavers & the moving of #funghi to restore #soil.
Another (mostly) glorious day out in Northumberland. A little bit of drizzle towards the end, barely enough to get wet.
I think I might have lost a kidney on one of the sections where the timber wagons had corrugated the surface, though. If anybody finds it, please send it back.
Nice to get out for a proper ride today, after aborting yesterday's attempt due to an early mechanical.
Much better weather for it today, and the scenery was just spectacular.
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I'd almost forgotten what Type I Fun is like, but it turns out that if the weather's decent and the trails are good, gravel cycling can be enjoyed while you're doing it, even if the puddles had ice on when I started.
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