Muddy mince pies
Sunday is Dig Day No really, it is. People will try and convince you that it’s a great time to go Christmas shopping, but I can assure you that it… Read more >
Skills area update
After last weeks meeting I have been speaking to a few local trackbuilders who are pretty experienced in this sort of thing,Things are looking good,with lots of contacts and information… Read more >
3rd December 2009 Archive, BCC, Building, Skills Area 1 Read more >
Calling all DH'ers or extra hands
Hello to all the gravity affected dudes. This Sunday is the dig day at the woods. It starts at 10:00 then finishes before it gets dark and the wolves come… Read more >
1st December 2009 Archive, Building, Dig Day, Downhill, News 2 Read more >
Three guys, a girl and a mattock
The above (grainy) photo shows the first bench cutting on the new singletrack that was constructed last Sunday (along with a LOT of raking) by Me, Chris, Dave and Marjory (as well… Read more >
Save Still Woods
Many of you will be aware that the trails at Still Woods have been closed down, this is terrible news for the local riding community but not unsurprising given it’s scale and illegitimate nature…. Read more >
19th November 2009 Archive, Building, Learning, News, Volunteering 0 Read more >
Brothers Wells
You may have heard of Jack and Sam Wells, they’re brothers from Frome who are pretty flipping handy with a shovel and even more so with a bike. Having suffered… Read more >
19th November 2009 Archive, Building, Crash, Trips 0 Read more >
First Stage Complete
First Stage: Tuesday 17th November – Route confirmed and first rake complete. Second Stage: Sunday 22nd November 13:30 – More raking, bench cutting, log cutting. Volunteers very welcome! (Feedback and… Read more >
18th November 2009 Archive, Building, Dig Day, The Allotment 0 Read more >
Trail Designing
Over the next few months we’ll be working to design and build three new trails / trail areas; project Groovy Blue, project Skills Area and project Spine. Chris Sheppard, Chris… Read more >
16th November 2009 Archive, Building, Groovy Blue, News, Skills Area, The Allotment 0 Read more >
Plumbers needed!
With all the wind and rain we’re having the Allotment is going to be in a bit of a state by the morning. So if you’re thinking of riding it… Read more >
13th November 2009 Archive, Building, The Allotment 0 Read more >
Skills Area
Over the past few months I’ve been working closely with the committee designing the skills area. The area will cater for all and help improve everyone’s skill level; from technical… Read more >
8th November 2009 Archive, Building, Skills Area 4 Read more >