The Warminster Wobble is a local cycling event which takes place over two days in National Bike Week. Last year brought the first edition of the Wobble with great success and long may it continue!
Make sure the Wobble is in your diary so you don’t miss out on all the fun! This year they’re bringing you more competitions, more prizes, more things to see and more rides.
Have a look at the MTB Challenge Trophy course (it looks great) below, reckon you’ve got enough beans to win?!?!!
Check out the website for more information and details on this year’s event and a chance to look back on last year’s great weekend…
After the success of last years inaugural event the team behind the Warminster Wobble are thrilled to be able to offer another weekend of cycling fun.
With three organised rides and lots of attractions there should be something for everyone. Held over the 19th and 20th of June there’ll be a Mountain bike ride in the local woods led by experienced MTB guides, a Road ride down the beautiful Wylye valley and finally a Buggy ride for those with trailers and bike seats with a stop for a picnic.
Saturday was the ‘ride day’ of the Warminster Wobble. Along with the buggy ride, the organisers held a road ride and an MTB taster.
“5 miles of gentle MTB for all” was the hook, so with an open invite we had no idea just how many would give it a go. Thankfully the number was manageable, with two qualified ride leaders and myself we were able to keep things running smoothly. All in there must have been around 30 participants, from newbie to expert, pre teen to “I remember when I was a teen”. The weather was glorious and everyone had a smile on their face. Special mention should be given to Andy and Jon of the Plain Green (Military) MTB club in Warminster who officially ran the ride and did a great job. You’ll not meet a more friendly, enthusiastic and genuine couple of blokes.
Aside from a few chain problems, some wet feet and an earwig attack the ride was enjoyed by all, most of whom hadn’t ridden their bikes in ages, let alone off road.
In true BCC fashion we all stopped off for a drink and bite to eat at the end of the ride. It was nice to meet everyone and see how much fun they had; it’s great when you look at something through the eyes of a novice as it reminds you of all the little things you take for granted; the buzz of riding through a deep puddle, sense of achievement when you ride over a log or thrill when you ride your first bit of single track.
Hopefully the wobble will inspire people to ride their bikes a little more often, and perhaps off road once in a while.
