Added my latest video route guide:

Hamsterly Forest – Doctors Gate Route

Taken some of the feedback on board, muted the sound and tried to steady the video shaking where I could.

Thanks again for all the feedback.

Cinnamon girl,

I rode a variation of the classic Derek Purdy Alwinton route yesterday. Weather was kind and the route was amazing. 17 miles in all with almost 700m of climbing. Some of the views were spectacular.
:-) :-)

Cinnamon Girl,

Northumberland is a big place so I don’t think by promoting a few routes it’s all of a sudden going to turn into the M25 or 7Stanes. I look forward to meeting other riders on the trail, it’s a nice opportunity to exchange pleasantries and discuss the ride. There are far more walkers and horses about than bikers.

7hz,

Thanks for the constructive feedback, I will be putting a new video together soon for a ride completed at Hamsterley, I have a new mount so my new footage is much smoother. Thanks again.

I love my Garmin 800, check my review here: http://www.nemountainbikeroutes.co.uk/mtb/Welcome/Entries/2011/3/27_Garmin_800.html

I picked the mount up so i could use memory map for use on routes i've never ridden before. Cheaper than picking up a Garmin or SatMap Active 10 which are £300-400.

I've now posted the video in HD. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNta-99r0-o. Sorry, I did not mute the sound.

i'll be racing tomorrow at Aske. Can' wait!

Drac,

Like the look of the Kidland route.

Stu.

Drac,

Thanks for the links. It's look like there is quite a bit of climbing to be had up at Thrunton. Are you allowed to ride anywhere or are there footpaths that you have to stay clear off?

Stu

ir_bandito,

Will be up for a ride at Hexham. Not be able to make next week but should be OK for the following weeks. I'll be in touch.

Cheers,

Stu.

It's a canny climb and some of the singletrack sections through the trees can be tough if it's been raining.

Check the route profile out using the link below,

http://www.nemountainbikeroutes.co.uk/mtb/Deadwater_Fell.html