You know that bit of local trail that just doesn't work (too boggy/unrideable step/branches in the way).

While its wet and miserable why not do a bit of pruning or a little drainage digging?

Keep it subtle and remember not to sanitise things too much! Is it unrideable or is it something you may be able to ride as you improve?

I spend many a winter hour walking the dog, tool in hand! Its become almost as satisfying as riding and come spring i have more lines/drops and choices every year. This way i never become bored of riding my local stuff.

Its then up to you if you keep it under your hat.

you're right. I should go potter about on The Lyatt to build a few lines.

I spend many a winter hour walking the dog, tool in hand!

"snigger" 😆

Any of your handiwork in this little wood Mugboo 😉

Too wet to ride? WTF

grow some big hairy sphericals and get out in the mud you fairweather surrender monkey!!

Too wet?
I have taken this back up again….

(not my pic)

I spend many a winter hour walking the dog, tool in hand

you don't hang out in the woods near chorlton water park by any chance, do you? wearing a corset?
if so, i think binners saw you last year some time…

Big + to doing a bit of trail maintenance, Mugboo.
I do a little, but it tends more to the 'clipping back brambles in the summer months' end of the process.

Pennine – never seen it before your honour 😉

Xherby – was it pink?

Basspine – it all counts

Buzz – do it, you won't regret it. Just remember, if you don't want dog walkers, etc, to ruin your handywork then have a good scout around for any natural features you can use and don't make too much of a mess.

Always walk the whole thing first as sorting half of it out only to find a section that doesn't work is painfull! 😳

Its amazing whay you can achieve on a wooded hill with a decent rake.

matt_outandabout – Member
Too wet?
I have taken this back up again….

Naahhh – that's not too wet, just need the right tyres…

and a high bottom bracket.

Pennine/Mugboo,

I know it's only a pic of a small are but that looks like the woods round me – Lilland Lane/Field Lane area by any chance?

If so thanks for the trails, I love playing about in there.

Sorry DangerousB but i can't take credit for your trails, its in the Bingley area.