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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 The original planning application was withdrawn in October 2011, following the discovery of a restrictive covenant … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Roadford Lake trails complete

The new trails at Roadford Lake are now complete. Signage has been installed and after what was a very wet winter on site the trails have bedded in nicely. These are short trails ideal for families wanting their first taste of off-road cycling. The 1.8 … Continue reading

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More in this Section

  • £2m fund launched for Rights of Way improvement
  • Cycling used to support those with mental illness
  • National Trust postpone submission of Plymbridge Woods planning application
  • Research Creates a Winning Image
  • Mountain Bike Club goes from strength to strength

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