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, [b]tool in hand! [/b]
"s****" 😆
Any of your handiwork in this little wood Mugboo 😉
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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....
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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.
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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.