please - might be heading up that way for the weekend soon & was wondering if it's worth taking the bike?
scenic bimbling along waymarked tracks only, subject to £500 fine for getting caught 'off piste' !!
http://www.new-forest-national-park.com/new-forest-cycling.html
scenic bimbling pretty much covers it, unless you should happen to become disoriented & lose your way...
it's potentially very boggy in parts if you don't know what you're doing
at this time of year, think I'd suggest asking for a guide rahter than just having a go (not me I'm afraid, I don't get out at weekends)
there is also some nice road riding, if you partake of that sort of thing
I was under the impression (I could be wrong) that the brideway restrictions had been changed/lifted? At least partly?
The local club - New Force - might be able to help 🙂
After this weeks deluge, i wouldn't bother. World class accident seems to be the fountain of knowledge on this area, but be prepared to be bombarded with BBB info and led around by a strange fixed wheeled contraption. And no arguing with horse riders, eh Pete.
I am sworn to silence about the Big Bike Bash 2010 which is happening around August 20th next year. I specifically mustn't mention how good last year was and the fact we will have even more next year. You won't see me mention this at all, anywhere until the website goes live at the start of January and you can buy your tickets. I might even have a few spare t-shirts once the printer has delivered the order so as I won't be mentioning that I guess you will have to email me with requests.
Oh, and riding around the Forest is a bit damp at the moment but there are a few bits that are okay as long as you are happy to 'lose your way' and leave the main trails. NewForce are the guys to talk to.
Forgot to mention. There are some great year round trails at Avon Tyrrell Youth Activity Centre.