The Midweek Ride Picture Thread.

After yesterday’s storms and Finale Outdoor Regions closure of some of the trails we didn’t think we would get much riding in today.

However our guide Mario from Trails Adventure came up with a plan and we did 27 miles and 1100m of descent on dry trails. Great day out in the hills

Early slope off from work again today. Didn’t rain as much as expected yesterday, so hoping for dry ish trails.

Weather had other ideas though and had a good 20 mins of heavy rain on the drive over. Was a tad moist, greasy over firm. I am not used to riding slidey stuff!

Nevermind, the sun came out and we still had a good laugh!

Looking and feeling very autumnal all of a sudden. This time last week it felt like we were still clinging on to summer a bit.

Rode our from Pietra Ligure today as our guide Mario wanted to take us on trails that aren’t regularly riden in the Verzi/ San Lorenzo region. Was out in the saddle for six hours. Steep rocky technical climbs and some amazing descents.

Is always good to ride new trails. Had a bit of an off on a techy uphill switchback and rolled down onto the trail below. Few cuts and bruises but it’s all part of the fun.

Weekly group ride last night and I sneaked in a short pre-ride to catch the sunset first – buried myself on the climb and only just caught the sun dipping below the hills.

Despite feeling knackered I still dragged myself out of bed for a pre-work ride – best decision I’ve made in a while. Clear sky, slight frost, between 2-4degC and I caught the sun rising from a nice vantage point. Return ride alongside the canal was special.

Cracking pics there @a11y!

Having a blast here on Elba. Found so many great trails. It really is an Ebike paradise

Bedfordshire floods, would normally ride along these trails!

Wetter than a wet thing last night.

Nice evening in Glen Pattack last night.

After moving on from Finale this was our first day out in the hills above San Remo. Started with a 11 mile and 1700m climb to get to where we planned to start our descent. Played about on some of the ridge trails to stay high up Then started to follow the different trails down. 20 miles of DHs and 2100m of descent saw us to the sea.

Some awesome trails all to our selves

I love the pics on this thread.

Took loads today but can only upload five. I thought it was going to be increased

First ride in the UK since early September. Did an old favourite with a couple of new climbs thrown in for emtb interest. Not many pics other than the obligatory one at the lonely Shepherd.

First ride back at home since returning from holiday.

Moody Sky. by Stuart-B[/url], on Flickr

IMG_20241002_122354130_HDR by Stuart-B[/url], on Flickr

Loamerrrr by Stuart-B[/url], on Flickr

Beers Earned.? by Stuart-B[/url], on Flickr

Few days off work this week, Purbecks today and lots of firing going on over the ranges.

Some more great trails above San Remo. It’s a bit more rustic than Finale but we’ll worth the visit. Moving on up into France tomorrow but not decided where to as yet. Was going to be a trip back to Les Orres but it’s a bit cold there at the moment.

Sunset almost made up for the mud

Quick rip round some of the hand cut stuff  this morning.

Stoned. by Stuart-B[/url], on Flickr

A whizz around the tops after a long day

Quick blat around to the north of Leeds on the gravel bike at lunchtime. Looking beautiful out there! Not too muddy on the trails either

The monument on the spot where Edward I, Hammer of the Scots, sh£t himself to death in 1307!

Looking down on the A465 Heads of the Valley road towards Brynmawr last night.

Golden hour ride last night.

Morning ride out with local gang from Active Travel hub, pleasant company and humongous cakes.

Just off the Fife Coastal Path, as its dropping to dusk, and I only had a rear light. Time to turn around and head back to the holiday let in Lower Largo

Last night’s weekly mates’ ride. Sometimes it’s worth remembering to stop and take in the view over the city: Stirling.

Borrowdale Bash yesterday.

Nice day out 😎

Views from Rivington Pike were great last night

Throwing this down the steeps is fun. Get some weird looks. 

I had to fly to Thailand Saturday evening for a last minute job, got home late last night, so out for a few hours this afternoon.