Wow. Your website and business venture in general look really good - best of luck!
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New mountain bike centre in Shropshire on the Long Mynd!
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Best of luck with the business venture.
Any plans to develop the woods at the southern end of the Mynd nearest to your base? Definitely scope for some decent trails in there. Would be a good idea to develop that area, as it would keep the future (potentially high) volume of riders away from the popular walking trails us locals have been riding for years. It will only take one yeee-haahhh rider to clatter into a rambler on one of the Minton Batch/Townbrook/Motts Road corners and you'll get more than close scrutiny from the National Trust landowners.
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Right, Ill try and answer some of your questions!
Mounty - the Wednesday night rides usually last between 1 - 2.5hrs, depending on how everyone is feeling. There is a steadier group that leaves slightly before the quicker group with the intention being we should all finish at the same time! Its really chilled so don't worry about it being an evening of beasting! Would be great to see you there.
Elmo - Yes we are open on Saturdays, from 9 until 6ish, give the shop a buzz if you need to sort out a later time to drop in etc!
Yellow belly - At the moment there are no such plans to develop the woods at the southern end of the Mynd. We have so much natural riding on our door step that right now, its not something were considering However, you never know what the future holds... We are hoping to have our pump track completed within the next couple of months though.
Hope these help, any more questions, please ask.
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We went and stayed in a pod last weekend. It was really cool - the pod was ideal for winter 'camping' - very warm, and nice to have electric lighting, a heater and power in there. The pub on-site served really nice food, and the people in the bike shop were friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be going back, and I hope it's a big success. The riding was great too (not our first time riding on the Long Mynd), and I can assure you that it's plenty hilly enough for anyone!
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Looks a great set up you have
Think a road trip maybe on the cards
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I take my hat off to Richard, Lesley, Ben and Will. They have created the perfect venue - Ride, eat, drink and sleep. Brilliant location, excellent facilities and very very nice people
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I ride the Mynd fairly regularly, but i dont feel like i know half of what's around there! I will call in and see you guys next time i'm up there.
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I prefer the Stiperstones to LM. Up and over the Lawley and Caradoc used to be my back garden ride.
Seems like another Ride pounding the Shropshire Hills on a Wednesday night, then?
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What are the conditions like round your way at the moment? I'm going to be in the area this weekend, and I'm wondering whether it's worth trying to sneak in a ride on Saturday.
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I'd say as a Shrewsbury local - there's a lot more than just the Long Mynd and Minton Batch for riding.
However fancy trying out the pods!
Also isn't there a new MTB shop in the centre of Church Stretton now too?
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Hi guys, sorry for the delayed reply!
Yes the more the merrier on the Wednesday rides, everyone is welcome. We have 2 groups - a steady group and a quicker group but its all pretty chilled so dont worry about being left behind!
The conditions up here are pretty white at the moment... I went out last night and the snow on top of the Mynd isn't too bad. Its deep in some of the drifts but rideable. The descents are a different story however! Due to the snow filling up all holes in the ground, its very hard to see the line and I freqently ended up going over the bars last night due to a hole swallowing my front wheel! Visability isn't great up there so take a map if you dont know the area too well. Its definately worth a ride though if your up for a challenge!
Yes there is a new bike shop in Stretton - Plush Hill Cycles.
Our pods are perfect for this time of year, there really warm with the electric heater in, most poeple end up turning the heater down as they get too hot!
Cheers
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