I'm a regular reader, but have only just got round to the latter parts of no. 57. Have to say I felt curiously insulted by Dave Andersons 'Down The Local' comments, be-littling trail centres and peoples enthusiasm for them, while inviting us to ride down the needle-stick-strewn, dog-s**t covered walkways that are the 'hidden' access ways of urbanity.
Luckily for me, I live right on the edge of the Pentlands so the bulk of my riding is local anyway. But I've no problem with going to trail centres. I trust Dave won't be gracing us by forcing himself to the STW Weekender??