Looks more fun than the smooth paths you usually get from a new rebuild tbh! At the risk of being a cock, it’s mountain biking.

It’s not so bad at the moment due to the dry trails, it’s at notorious muddy section, with the surrounding trees recently felled, suspect the combination of mud and the rocks will offer a poor ride,
A rock garden works well if its natural or if the rocks are big and firmly placed, these rocks are neither big or firm, you could get away with it on a fast flowing section where you could hammer it over them but its not.

Maybe my moaning is due to poor skills but I’m certain I’m not crap, maybe?!

Death trap was an over the top, that doesn’t stop the fact that when the mud comes, that section, as it is will be far from enjoyable!

I’m curious how as to how the trail building process works, from the fund raising right through to the first wheels hitting it, of course the best way to do so, I guess, is get involved!

I’ve not, moving into a house needing more than enough work has put days out on hold. :(
Worth the hour up the M1 I take it?

I certainly can’t take anything from the people that put their own time and effort into building trails but as you said, knowledge can make a massive difference.

Forestry commission got back to me via twitter, told me the work is not yet complete, I’m intrigued to see how it goes, will another layer be going on top of what’s already down?

I’m no trail builder but I know a good trail when I ride one, this so far is a beyond me!

Back to the state of the trails at pines,

Here’s what work was done on the one dig day (the only one I’m aware of in 18 months),

30′ of poorly laid rock.

Here’s a pile of what was used, situated just by the beginning of this section.

And at the end of the section a series of potentially great burms sits in brake bump ruins,

Needless to say, no thought put into how best spend what little budget is available.
A crying shame.

It’d be great to hear the (Possible) Shit been caught.
Fingers crossed.

I’ll Be damned!!!! Pays to watch Youtube!

All over it, Cheers for the help!
Learning new things all the time!

Should have got an IPhone

Did and I’m currently having issues with network 3 signal.
Always been pretty poor but yes in response to the OP, I’m having to turn my phone on and off all the time to pick up reception.

I find many iPhone fans to be a tad delusional, believing what they pay for is far superior to the competition, after using different Android handsets recently, I will be switching to a S4 or HTC One, much higher quality products,
But of course it’s all a matter of opinion.
Saying that its a fact that Three is a terrible network.

While we’re on the subject, I’ve just had a Back boiler removed do you think I could use the Back boiler Flue on a wood burning stove?

Could save me a few pennies?

Just a Day?

Highlighting how poor the whole cycling infrastructure is in this country.

Saying that I’ll put money on Cycling friendly countries such as Holland, Spain and Denmark don’t have a Cycle to work Day? Don’t need one.

As for pines, yes, we ride there frequently, but usually only do a little bit of the Kitchener then move out and about as there are lots of trails in that area. Lots and lots.

I need to get involved.

I may have a GPX or two if you’re interested. I *think* my email is in my profile if you drop me a line.

Consider it done!

Pedal for approx 5mins from downhiil and go on rainworth pit tip, some drop there to brown your trousers. Be carefull though heavy machinery around in the week and its slippy in the wet.

I have heard this machinery around the end, Got lost there once noticed a few drops from the old train tracks, think used a lot by motocross, nothing that warrants a detour
or maybe I’m looking in the wrong place?

Glad there’s been a fair few voices on the topic,
the general feedback is Sherwood Pines is OK, theres little money to improve the main trails, which is a crying shame as the potential for a great trail is there.
I’m going to have to get involved with clubs to see what the rest of the area has to offer.

Wasn’t Pines being set up as an MTB centre of excellence?

Where did you hear that?

Ambergate? I need to get out Derbyshire way, 30 mins is a little optimistic though!
Should I bring some weapons or beer to soften the locals to my arrival?

Still doesn’t change the situation with Pines?
A little help in finding these ‘local’ local trails would be appreciated!

Theres that bit at the end of that section, needs loads of work, really nice burms there would work a treat.

hmmm Guerrilla Trail Building?

If you are stuck in sherwood pines you are missing 90% of what the area has to offer.

Sounds like I’m missing out on lots,

Please expand?

I’m working my up to ride from Nottingham (live Sherwood/Basford), At the moment Driving up to Haywood Oaks, Ride from there up to pines and back, although the trails are really overgrown, got hammred by bramble and nettles yestrday.
I hear Bestwood Park and Burnstump have Trails worth riding.

Its almost like the people designing/building it don’t ride bikes.

20K 8O

think what that money could have done to trail…

OK, got some flats and a pair of 2nd hand Vans from charity shop £2.50 (Well chuffed with them).

Full loop round Sherwood Pines was OK, not all that grippy and I didn’t feel confident or in the least bit connected to the bike but I got a PB on Strava for the full red route!

Need more practice,
Nail wheelies, Manuals and Bunny Hops and I’ll be happy.

Can I assume this[/url] is your website?

wysiwyg

I apologize, completely ignored the thread!

Still interested, Expect an email soon!

It would appear the most craziest, radical of forums are out on this Saturday evening, mashing it up.

Nothing those Fatback decals are far too colourful.

Yunki- nutter, but I like it!

Sorry for the late reply, I’ve been going round in circles, found myself in Swindon at one point, when will this torment end?!

Julia Bradbury on a bike? Curse you bedtime!!

Fortunately for you and unfortunately for us it was Tom Heap :cry:

Or should we just run over all walkers with our Apollo Tank Bikes, I think we could outnumber them if we synchronized.

Just watching The Empire Strikes Back and how the Infinity theory covered in the Horizon episode posted on this thread would suggest that somewhere in a galaxy far far away, Luke Skywalker decided to join his father to Darkside, in another galaxy they went off together and made cup cakes.

Who actually uses mudguards?!?!

Found them to do the job although I’d stay clear of the organic pads, wear out on a couple of wet rides.

There seems to be a mixed opinion on stw, I’d say try them yourself, you can’t argue with the price!

Unfortunately I think they get a lot of brand snobbery.

I’d agree but surely, shopping around would pay off? Reckon a better bike is lurking round the corner for you!

Link?

HTC One, nuff said!

I started mtb’ing in 2009, I started on a Spesh Hardrock Alu HT, quickly moving to a Spesh Epic FS, I’ve now been riding my Dialled Bikes Prince Albert 725 since January,
Although taking some used to, ie choosing a wiser line, using legs as oppose to using the rear shock over those bumps & holes, I’m finding it to be fairly satisfying,
I even smashed some personal bests on my return to my old stomping ground, Nant yr Arain.

I choose steel due to the forgiving properties, hoping it would make the transition from FS to HT smoother, truth is my gooch has toyed with returning to FS, but the PRince Albert has improved my ride, I’m still learning but I feel comfortable on this bike, I feel like we’re pushing each other, harder and faster in a way I never got with my full susser.

Anyone for Clone Wars?

Now, Shall I watch the first 3 (pissh poor episodes) or just the original trilogy?

Maybe some special features?

*hangs head, grabs bike.

Waiting until the dirt dries and falls off.

I’d try this theory on myself but I’m not as dirty as you! :wink:

Getting married in June,

£5.5K, Registry office followed by a Glastonbury themed reception, using our creative imagination to create something unique, Its been fun, still loads to do but it should be awesome!

I would have been happy just 2 witness’s and a signature but I suppose its a good excuse to get the different families together!

Missus is in Blackpool on her Hen-do, I’m home alone, I was planning to get some Ching-ching and a couple o whores but I fancy a ride tomorrow so Its a couple of Ciders and part 2 of Bill Baileys Jungle Hero and some XBox before falling asleep on the sofa.

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