Not wanting to recreate a Tubbs and Edward scene, isn’t it and shouldn’t it always be about just getting out on the bike and exploring the trails. Have we forgotten the true value of an OS Map and an inquisitive mind.
Every area has it’s own personality you adapt your riding too suit. Just get out and ride. It’s amazing what you can find if you bother to look….

Thanks to everyone for the assistance.

Islander – I have purchased the relevant OS maps for the Isle. Specific ride details would be fantastic.

Thanks

How about investing some money and time into your bike skills.

The dw link 5 spot is a great all round trail bike. You can build it up to be anything you want it to be.

I use some etymotic er6i sound isolation headphones for both fell running and cycling. They’ve lasted two yorkshire winters without any problems. They’re not cheap but the sound quality is awesome and you often forget your wearing them they’re that comfy.

hh45 – Muscle atrophy occurs due to lack of use rather than being age related. Its about training smart, more efficiency and affective ways to improve your overall performance and stay in good health.
Chris Hoy didn’t get those quads just from riding. Gee Atherton didn’t get his physique out of a kellogs packet with four special tokens.
Hey what do I know, I’m on a forum! Its a shame I’m also a coach and sports scientist. Well I never!….
You may also want to look at yourself – possibly wasting natural talent and ability?

For your bike related sessions you can either use HR or the Borg Scale (1 (easy)-20 (hard) perceived exertion).
Lactate Clearing Sessions – improving your efficiency to remove lactic acid (15 10-60mins sessions)
Lactate Tolerance Sessions – improving your ability to work whilst producing lactic acid (16 3-6 mins intervals)
V02 Max Sessions – improving your utilisation of oxygen (17-18 2-4 min intervals)

Have a look at functional and dynamic training rather than static resistance training. Controlled manipulation of your centre of gravity. You cannot fire a cannon out of a canoe!

After reading about how bad asbestos is I may well quit my job as an environmental consultant and build an oxygen tent!….
Asbestos is like a loaded gun, only dangerous when handled by idiots.

Nukeproof – Unfortunately asbestos fibres are present in the air all the time. The HSE guidelines and action levels are concerned with the airborne concentration of fibres. You can purchase encapsulation paint (arco etc) to seal the cement sheets. You would be required to follow similar precautions – RPE and PPE.

Additional Info:
Asbestos cement products do not require a licence to remove. You may want to speak to the local authority amenity site to ensure they have an asbestos skip. All hazardous waste will have to be double bagged (inner bag – red, outer clear). If using large sheets of poly affix a red bag to the inner skin. Ensure that the waste bags or poly is well sealed with a swan neck top and taped.
PPE – Type 4/5 Disposable overall (Arco etc)
RPE – P3 grade disposable mask (Arco etc)
All equipment/tools will require wiping down with a damp cloth (dispose of with PPE and RPE) after use.
All PPE and RPE will need to be disposed of with the cement sheets.

Pick a lovely damp or rainy day to help minimise potential fibre release.

If the profile cement sheets are in good condition (no broken exposed edges) then there is no risk to health. You can utilise spray tack to seal any edges as a precautionary measure. You can also purchase modern fibrous cement profile sheets to perform any ongoing repairs.

flattyresmtbroutes has routes in this area.