MTB North East - Everything about Mountain Biking in the North East of England

Everything about Mountain Biking in the North East of England

Welcome to MTB North East

Welcome to MTB North East, a communal meeting place for anyone who rides a mountain bike in or around the North East of England. Join us and share routes, news, gossip and banter in a relaxed environment.

If you are looking for a riding buddy, set up a ride in the events section and invite others to join you.

Rides & Events

The Winter Warmer

February 25, 2012 from 8am to 2pm – Kielder
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The Border Raid

May 5, 2012 from 8am to 2pm – Kielder
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Kielder 100 2012

September 15, 2012 from 6am to 9pm – Kielder
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Oktoberfest

October 20, 2012 from 8am to 2pm – Kielder
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Members

Hannah
Andy

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Forum

Edmundbyers/Blanchland

Started by Hannah in Routes. Last reply by hezitate 7 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes

DH at Kielder

Started by Andy in General chit-chat. Last reply by Andy yesterday. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Dalby, Whinlatter and Kielder

Started by jonny lowe in Routes. Last reply by jonny lowe on Wednesday. 10 Replies 0 Likes

Groups

The Whippets

15 members
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Kielder Trail Reavers

14 members
2 Comments 1 Like

Beamish Odd Sox MTB Club

16 members
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Guisborough Forest mount…

43 members
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Hamsterley Forest mounta…

53 members
9 Comments 6 Likes
Beyond Hamsterley

16 members
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Early Sunday Morning Rid…

20 members
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NYM Riders

12 members
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Chopwell Woods mountain …

59 members
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Kielder Forest mountain …

14 members
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Blog Posts

www.mtbtrails.info

Posted by Crispy on December 22, 2011 at 6:30pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

Thanks to new member Hannah for pointing out this new site. It looks like it could grow to be a great resource for finding new trails or getting inspiration for where to ride, but as ever, it's success will depend on the content…

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hezitate replied to Hannah's discussion 'Edmundbyers/Blanchland'

Haven't been up there since the summer, but I think it'll probably depend on the weather. Was starting to freeze over a bit today. Getting nice and crispy in parts, but not quite there....

7 hours ago

Edmundbyers/Blanchland

Hi folks,Just wondered if anyone has been over to Edmundbyers/Blanchland/Slaley Forest recently? Thinking of heading down there tomorrow but don't want to go if the bridleways are too cut up/eroded at this time of year.See More

Discussion posted by Hannah 12 hours ago

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Slowmome commented on Andy's event 'The Winter Warmer'

What does a trail first aid kit consist of? Please tell me it isnt expensive...

13 hours ago

Shit Mountain Bikers Say

Video posted by Andy 23 hours ago

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Andy replied to Andy's discussion 'DH at Kielder'

Access / competitions only from Oct-Feb due to conservation access restrictions... Best get your ice spikers on order then...

yesterday

Davey Lynn commented on Andy's event 'The Winter Warmer'

Nice one, cheers.

Thursday

Mick & Denise commented on Mick & Denise's photo

Dirty fun!

Hammers Drop Off

Thursday

Mick & Denise commented on Mick & Denise's photo

If you don't want a talking knee cap then get some protection! My mate Andy's knee after an over the bars crash at Chopwell.

Andys knee

Thursday

Andy commented on Andy's event 'The Winter Warmer'

Nope, no licence required. Just a bike and the compulsory kit: Trailside repair tools , puncture repair kit and a Trail First Aid Kit Cycle helmet and appropriate clothing for weather conditions on the day, and enough food and drink to last the…

Thursday

ChrisR is now a member of MTB North East Wednesday

Welcome Them!

Davey Lynn commented on Andy's event 'The Winter Warmer'

Do you need a licence or owt to ride this??

Wednesday

The Winter Warmer at Kielder

February 25, 2012 from 8am to 2pm

The first of 3 rounds of the 2012 KTR/The Bike Place marathon series.Given the time of year, we run this over three shorter laps with a total of under 50kms. Just the job to get the rustiness out of those legs, and the hot food in the pub afterwards makes you realise it was a good idea after all!The event is planned on the basis that each entrant is self-sufficient with regards to food and drink for the duration of the ride, and also in respect of minor repairs and punctures.The course will be…See More

Davey Lynn might attend Andy's event Wednesday

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jonny lowe replied to jonny lowe's discussion 'Dalby, Whinlatter and Kielder'

cheers for the replies. yeah defo going to try all three think we're going to whinlatter in a couple of weeks then kielder and off to glentress in march. Got maxxis minion dhf's on front and back with a super tacky up front so should be…

Wednesday

Andy replied to jonny lowe's discussion 'Dalby, Whinlatter and Kielder'

Here's an idea I like: Go and ride all 3 and make your own mind up! Simple, but not very helpful. Not been to Dalby, Kielder Deadwater and Up & Over are really good (as is the blue - don't knock it till you've tried it), have…

Wednesday

ian walker replied to jonny lowe's discussion 'Dalby, Whinlatter and Kielder'

Whinlatter is by far the best of the three, the blue route is a good starter and is very similar to the red at Dalby, and the red is similar to the blacks at Hamsterly. Then do the north route to get that long climb out of the way plus the downhill…

Tuesday

Slowmome replied to jonny lowe's discussion 'Dalby, Whinlatter and Kielder'

Yes and aside from one or two bits where theres really big boulders with red spray paint on that i had to go around as no way was i jumping them i didnt have much problem riding everything round there. Its definately worth good look Kielder, ill…

Tuesday

jonny lowe replied to jonny lowe's discussion 'Dalby, Whinlatter and Kielder'

hi thanks for that. yeah it does look a bit exposed on some of the videos i've watched. have you ridden the black section of the deadwater trail at kielder?

Tuesday

Mark Davies replied to Mark Davies's discussion 'What up party people'

yeah defiantly just give me a shout when your free

Tuesday

DH at Kielder

UK's longest DH run apparentlyCompetition use only - what a waste....Although how will they police it?See More

Discussion posted by Andy Tuesday

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Slowmome replied to jonny lowe's discussion 'Dalby, Whinlatter and Kielder'

Im an in experienced rider and I found Kielder much easier than Winlatter. Winlatters got alot more really gnarly stuff and theres something like 23 jumps on one of teh descents, not downhill stuff though really nice, fast little tabletops and stuff…

Tuesday