Black Canon Collective

Category: BCC

  • Follow Me – Thanks!

    We’d all like to say a special Thank You to Jonny Ashelford for organising the Follow Me raffle that raised over £100 for the BCC!!

    The film was cracking with most people struggling to refrain from making “brappp” noises or giggling like little children at the awesome trails and tricks being drenched across the cinema screen.

    After watching Follow Me we were treated to a screening of Seasons with the added bonus of some french subtitles….all we can say is that we wish we’d paid more attention as none of us can remember what the french for “gnarly” is… “le gnarrrr” or something like that I guess…?

    Cheers to the following companies for donating to the raffle: John’s Bikes, Thor, Follow Me and KCNC and to all those who bought tickets and came along for the ride.

  • We're not the only forest users…

    …and so it’s really important that all mountain bikers show respect to walkers, dog walkers and horse riders when out on the trails.
    Unfortunately on the 29th May a horse rider had to be taken to hospital by ambulance after falling from her horse onto her face due to a mountain biker startling the horse she was riding. The incident occurred in Longleat (on a bridleway) when the mountain biker rode past the group of horse riders at high speed rather than slowing to a reasonable pace and giving way. Unfortunately the mountain biker rode off leaving the other horse riders to pick up the pieces.

    This is very rare, but does emphasise how important it is that we all take care when riding our bikes in or around Longleat, because other then our Allotment the trails are shared by so many.

    So please, ride responsibly.

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  • June TickerTape – BBMS + Massacre

    Our TickerTape DH Jam format hasn’t changed much since the first event well over a year ago…

    1 x taped DH course

    1 x white board + pen

    1 x freelap system

    It’s a jam, not a race.

    It’s about having a laugh not psyching each other out. People always cheer each other on (and wind each other up)…

    Sure you’re against the clock and there can only be one fastest time, but that’s between you, the hill and you’re ability to ignore the massive shouts of “PEDAAAAAAALL” from the onlooking crowd.

    Beans have always played a big part in every event, whether its trying a drop for the first time, fully committing to a rooted corner or doing 17 runs in an afternoon. Giving it some beans is always rewarded.

    This month Will Hardy took the fastest time, winning the coveted sticker for the first time ever by 0.38 seconds.

    Jamie Friel showed more beans than most improving by a whopping 30 seconds over the course of the day. It was his first ever TickerTape too, and he was going for it!

    Jamie McDougall also gave it plenty, suffering from about 27 punctures and hitting almost every tree in sight. Committed.

    After the event was over and tape collected we spent the rest of the afternoon sessioning Spork and riding trains down OneFourThree…it doesn’t get much better than that.

    Thanks to everyone for helping set up and pack away, to Andrew Grace for the doughnuts and bananas, to Max Bikes PR for the awesome prizes and Shimano for providing the race tape.

    Beans.




  • Ticks (they're everywhere and they're not good!)

    Ok, a little dramatic, but it really is very important that you know what to look for, how to prevent getting them and also how to get one out should you be unlucky…

    We’ve created a Tick page in the ‘about’ section of the website, and included details on the FAQ’s but please do take the time to read the advice below as Limes Disease is pretty horrible but is known to be carried by ticks in the area.

  • Follow Me Prizes

    We’re giving away 2 x year memberships + 2 x BCC T shirts at tonights Fund Raising raffle. So go on, buy a strip….

    Date: Thursday 17th June 2010

    Time: 20:00

    Place: Little Theatre, Bath

    TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FROM THEIR BOX OFFICE (just click here)!

  • Got beans? (TickerTape prize)

    Whoever gives it the most this Sat at the TickerTape DH Jam gets to take home this Dakine Jersey. Simple really.

  • set2rise 2010 – mini video edit

    Well the last one was more like a twisted (shaky and muddy) episode of big brother so I made this…

    …it’s a little more digestible and you won’t need more than one cup of tea to watch it!

  • All for a good cause…

    In the run-up to the Megavalanche this year I’m racing to raise money for Re~Cycle.

    Re~Cycle reconditions unwanted bikes and sends them to Africa to provide cheap, sustainable transport which improves the lives of people living in some of the poorest communities.

    So far the money raised amounts to £325, but there is still a long way to go to reach our target for this worthy cause.

    You can help and make a difference by clicking here;

    www.justgiving.com/megavalanche2010

    Thanks for your support,
    Charles Mountford

  • Follow Me screening (this Thursday) – Don't forget!

    This film is going to be huge! Jonny Ashelford is hosting another great night of MTB movie lushness, drinks and music to launch the much anticipated Follow Me movie by Anthill Films.
    The guys have v generously pledged to give all the proceeds of the prize draw to the BCC so please come along to support us and watch what’s hyped to be one of the best films of the year!

    The after party is TBC but most likely be at the Cork with DJ Dodd on the decks and more MTB movies on the big screens!

    Date: Thursday 17th June 2010

    Time: 20:00

    Place: Little Theatre, Bath

    TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FROM THEIR BOX OFFICE (just click here)!