Author Archives: paulhawkins
Plymbridge Planning Delay
The National Trust announced on Monday 31st October that it is withdrawing its planning applications for the proposed cycle hub and trails at Plymbridge Woods on the edge of Plymouth. The decision has been made following the recent discovery of a … Continue reading
Century Cycle Challenge – 26 June
Sunday, 26 June 2011. The FORCE Century Cycle Challenge is a classic charity ride offering either a 55 or 100 mile cycle from Topsham Rugby Club to Tiverton and out into the countryside. By popular demand a family cycle ride … Continue reading
Midsomer Madness – 22 June
Wednesday 22nd June, starting at 7pm. A free to enter guided evening mountain bike ride taking in some of the best off-road trails south of Bath. A Bike Week event organised in association with Bath CC, VC Walcot, Somer Valley … Continue reading
Bespoked Bristol – 11-12 June
The UK’s Handmade and Boutique Bicycle Show 2011, ‘Bespoked Bristol’, will showcase the talents of independent makers and designers of bicycles, small-scale makers of premium products, components, clothing and bicycle accessories. Pop along to the Paintworks, Bristol on Saturday 11 or Sunday … Continue reading
Circus of Dirt Round 3 – 3 July
Race Face Circus of Dirt mountain bike race series continues with round 3, on Sunday 3 July at Abbeyford Woods near Okehampton. Featuring enduro and XC categories, you can find out more and register on the Shred Events website.
Haldon Evening Mountain Bike Series Round 3
Racing for all ages from 12 upwards, including a fun category for those just trying out racing for the first time. The series concludes with round 3 on Wednesday 13 July 2011, at Haldon Forest Park near . For more … Continue reading
Miners Mayhem – 18 June
Saturday 18 June, at 3pm. Miner’s Arms, Hemerdon, Dartmoor. Navigate and ride or run your way through this tough(ish) challenge event for the chance to win a whole keg of beer and some fun spot prizes. An afternoon of fun … Continue reading
Exmoor Explorer – 7 August
This is not a race, it is a long distance off road reliability trial across Exmoor’s challenging terrain. There are two routes to choose from. The short route is about 25 miles long. The long route is about 35 miles … Continue reading
Team Green Britain Bike Week – 18-26 June
Team Green Britain Bike Week is the UK’s biggest mass participation cycling event – last year almost half a million people participated at events across the country. The aim is to get more people cycling, more often, and the event … Continue reading
Bristol & North Somerset Hub update
Trail build has started at Ashton Court with the first section being the locally known ‘quarry loop’. Trail build is being carried out by a partnership of DMS and Architrail. The photo left shows how the built trail will be … Continue reading
