MTB North East

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.
 

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Stolen, Lost & missing Bikes North East

Posted by Crispy on May 12, 2012 at 19:05 1 Comment

A group has been set up on Facebook to help spread the word about stolen bikes and hopefully aid recovery and / or catching the scumbags that nick them in the first place.  As with all these things it's success will depend on numbers, so get yourself over there and "like" the page.…

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Strava Trail Racing Series

Posted by Dan Nisbet on May 2, 2012 at 20:00 0 Comments

You might have heard of Strava already. Pretty cool, right? It had us thinking, could you make a GPS trail racing series using it? So we did.…

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Latest Activity

John Bosson is now a member of MTB North East
2 hours ago
Mark Holden commented on Chunky 1's event 'Fun Ride around Hamsterley'
"Looks like bike won't be ready until Saturday so will have to keep checking in for upcoming rides."
yesterday
Glen H commented on Chunky 1's video
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Mick Craggs Hamsterly NDH

"Ha ha think we both do mate but think you looked good on there pal ya right sitting down ain't the fastest but I was the same mate we will be fitted for the next one and with the new tensioner hopefully I will get 2 full runs in ;-)"
yesterday
Mick & Denise commented on Chunky 1's video
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Mick Craggs Hamsterly NDH

"Aw man I look so slow and the shout of 'I'm knackered' passing Denise & Chunky says it all really! Must get fit for the next race coz sitting down aint the fastest method ;-)"
yesterday
Chunky 1 posted videos
yesterday
Glen H commented on Chunky 1's video
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Mick Craggs Hamsterly NDH

"Ha ha it was good tho to hear them cos the pain seamed to go a bit and I had a little giggle to myself when I came past mate"
yesterday
Chunky 1 commented on Chunky 1's video
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Mick Craggs Hamsterly NDH

"Sounds like Santa...?"
yesterday
Glen H commented on Chunky 1's video
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Mick Craggs Hamsterly NDH

"Yes mick looking good dude Good vid chuncky lad"
Thursday
Stingray. commented on Chunky 1's event 'Fun Ride around Hamsterley'
"would love to tag along and have a bit of fun on the bike for a change but i am traveling up to selkirk to do the UK marathon champs this weekend. Training has been a bit full on lately as i have set myself high objectives this XC & Marathon…"
Thursday
Ben Dobson commented on Crispy's group Chopwell Woods mountain biking centre
"The nutcracker MTB racing crew have their 3rd race of the series at Chopwell woods on Sunday 24th June.  We've come up with a cracking little course that takes in some of the finest parts of the western woods that'll prove to be some…"
Thursday
Ben Dobson joined Crispy's group
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Chopwell Woods mountain biking centre

Organise rides or chat about anything relating to Chopwell Woods mountain biking centre.
Thursday
Glen H replied to Glen H's discussion Xc tyres
"Yeah that's my understanding as well mate but I haven't really tried a lot of tyres the bontrager xr 2 I think they are that came with my bike ain't very good (for me) other than on the road I do like my high rollers for the downhill…"
Tuesday
Glen H commented on Chunky 1's event 'Fun Ride around Hamsterley'
"I'll come if the boys football is cancelled with a bit of luck it will be so I can get out and try my new crank out and have a go bearing my time in the NDH course we did the other week mate will text ya on Friday to let ya no if I'll be…"
Tuesday
Profile IconSteven White and Staffychance are attending Chunky 1's event
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Fun Ride around Hamsterley at Hamsterley Forest

May 19, 2012 from 9am to 2pm
All welcome for a fun ride around hamsterley, hitting the trails, Transition, nitros etcHave a laugh, get muddy you know the type!Meeting at lower car park of wood n wheels, 9am SaturdayHope to see you there!See More
Tuesday
Mark Holden replied to Glen H's discussion Xc tyres
"A bit late for the event but all I've read about tyres seems to say the wider ones are for DH so you can run lower pressures to help smooth the ride on the way down help reduce the bouncing around and the narow ones are better suited to…"
Tuesday
Mark Holden replied to Chunky 1's discussion Brain Freeze Drop Off...Broken collar bone...maybe time to re route exit line?
"I don't think anyone really wants to change this feature.  What concerned me was the uneven landing onto wet rocks as a novice.  So really whats needed is a few pointers from those that can tackle features with ease."
Tuesday
Mark Holden commented on Chunky 1's event 'Fun Ride around Hamsterley'
"I'm ill, won't get in from work till the early hours of sat morn and the bikes in the shop for repairs so its a big MAYBE but would be good to meet a few of you if can."
Tuesday
Chunky 1 posted an event
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Fun Ride around Hamsterley at Hamsterley Forest

May 19, 2012 from 9am to 2pm
All welcome for a fun ride around hamsterley, hitting the trails, Transition, nitros etcHave a laugh, get muddy you know the type!Meeting at lower car park of wood n wheels, 9am SaturdayHope to see you there!See More
Tuesday
Chunky 1 replied to Andrew Bentley's discussion Road / Race Bike Needed!?
"Hi Andrew,  Have a look in the small ads in your local Morrisons etc, usually find them there. Check out ebay, I got mine £135 like new, they are out there if you look hard enough. Good luck with the event"
Tuesday
Andrew Bentley replied to Andrew Bentley's discussion Road / Race Bike Needed!?
"Thanks for the suggestions fellas, I think I will buy a racer then sell it on after the event.  Assuming I dont get bitten by the road race bug - heaven forbid?!?  Many thanks. "
Tuesday
 
 
 

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