National Trust postpone submission of Plymbridge Woods planning application
The National Trust will not be submitting a planning application for the café and cycle trails at Plymbridge Woods within the timescales originally anticipated. The original planning application was withdrawn in October 2011, following the discovery of a restrictive covenant … Continue reading
Research Creates a Winning Image
University of student Neil Ormerod, currently working with to conduct an economic study into mountain biking in the South West, has recently won a postgraduate competition. Entitled ‘Images of Research’, it aims to highlight the wide range … Continue reading
Mountain Bike Club goes from strength to strength
Established in 2001, Mountain Bike Club has become a thriving club with a growing membership, and a strong emphasis on coaching off-road mountain biking skills. EMBC became a tour de force on the Downhill Race circuit winning many podium … Continue reading
New Electric Bike Hire and Touring Company Launched
Cycling just got easier in the Blackdown Hills and Mid Devon Countryside. A new electric bike hire and day tour company called Easy Bike Days offers electric bike hire, guided electric bike tours and courses in photography on two wheels. … Continue reading
Roadford Trails Receive Their Official Opening
Last Thursday, 24th May, saw the official opening of the Roadford Roller and Rollercoaster trails in Devon by South West Lakes Trust. The two trails provide a gentle introduction for novice and family cyclists to off-road cycling. There is a … Continue reading
Survey Monkey swings into action
Last month we launched Survey Monkey on our website and Facebook pages. We want to get a feel for the kinds of people using the trail hubs, why they go there, and what they like and dislike … Continue reading
Cardinham Trail Work Starts
Following months of planning and consultation with residents and visitors, construction of the new cycle trails at Cardinham Woods in Cornwall will start in June. The Cycling Project is working with Forestry Commission England and other partners … Continue reading
BEGINNERS MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL RIDE: 26 May
Meeting at Velator Quay car park, Braunton near Barnstaple. Saturday 26th May, 10am. Join qualified trail leader Rachel Pryce for a fun trail ride incorporating some tracks, bridleways and short sections of quiet country roads. Distance will be approximately 20miles – … Continue reading
Beginner’s Mountain Bike Ride: 13 May
Haldon Forest Park, near , Devon. Sunday 13 May, 2pm-4pm. Join Kate Howell, CTC qualified mountain bike trail leader on an adventure into the forest! The ride is free of charge and ideal for anyone new to off-road cycling, or … Continue reading
The future of – beyond 2013
The project has been invested in by the Rural Development Programme for England and others until the end of 2013… But what then? That’s an important question for any grant-funded project and it needs to be addressed … Continue reading
