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No not 100 miles of fire road, there are some nice and some very challenging trails in this one....
Kielder 100 at Kielder
September 5, 2009 all day
One for the enduro bods out there. 100 miles? Insane...
Check out the website for all the info
www.kielder100.co.uk
All,
please dont rip the trail apart after its just ben fixed, remember skids are for kids!!!
love that track
Well done to Ryan, great to see young talent come through from one of the mtb trailbuilding groups in the N E Region.
Reckon we need to make more of this and get local press behind Ryan, will put a word into certain contacts.
Also great to see so m…
Would love to but finest on, myself and the Mrs are becoming God Parents to a local laddie, so will be in church then (honest)!!!
kielder sunday mornig alex? we're heading up for a play out
As most people know I had the same bike for a few years, threw it at everything and although it suffered a little towards the end, it was a wonderful ride.
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- What type of riding do you do?
- XC
- At which of the following locations do you ride?
- Hamsterley, Chopwell, Guisbrough Woods, Dalby, Newcastleton, Glentress & Inners, North Yorkshire Moors, Teesdale / Weardale, Northumberland
- When do you ride?
- Weekday Evening, Saturday Afternoon, Sunday Afternoon
- What intensity do you ride at?
- Good Pace with breaks
- What bike/s do you ride?
- Giant NRS 2004 model - Mrs will not allow an upgrade!!
- Tell us a bit about yourself
- Would like to be out on the bike more, work takes up a lot of time , enjoyable for sure but reduces getting on the saddle, instead I spend a lot of timing in meetings trying to help mtb'ing the North East.
Going to get away some weekend this year and actually ride some trails..
- Where do you live?
- Bellingham
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Got a newer bike
Just bought the 2007 Norco Fluid 3.0 from Wood n Wheels that they had siting for a while, with the new trails at Hamsterley and Kielder, reckon the extra travel is going to come in handy.
Why a Norco?- well in 2006 rode two Norcos in Canada and was really impressed with Norco, also I think it is important to buy from local mtb centres as they bust a gut in the forests.....
Means the 2004 Giant NRS get downgraded to the 16 year old, its still a good bike but has plenty of war wounds.
Just got… Continue
Why a Norco?- well in 2006 rode two Norcos in Canada and was really impressed with Norco, also I think it is important to buy from local mtb centres as they bust a gut in the forests.....
Means the 2004 Giant NRS get downgraded to the 16 year old, its still a good bike but has plenty of war wounds.
Just got… Continue
Posted on March 26, 2009 at 10:21pm — 3 Comments
SNOW GO OUT THERE in the NE mtb trails
Folks,
Speaking to a number of riders in the last day or two it seems folk are wondering what the snow is like at both Hamsterley and Kielder before heading out this weekend to ride.
Those of you who have been riding out there recently it would be good what you are finding and put a note up on this thread.
I heard this afternoon Hamsterley has still got a lot of snow further out into the forest and the roads are not that hot either so not that great for riding.
Up at Kielder, expect to meet… Continue
Speaking to a number of riders in the last day or two it seems folk are wondering what the snow is like at both Hamsterley and Kielder before heading out this weekend to ride.
Those of you who have been riding out there recently it would be good what you are finding and put a note up on this thread.
I heard this afternoon Hamsterley has still got a lot of snow further out into the forest and the roads are not that hot either so not that great for riding.
Up at Kielder, expect to meet… Continue
Posted on February 10, 2009 at 9:10pm — 2 Comments
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- At 1:17pm on April 2, 2009,
Andy said… - Hi Alex,
Any more news on opening dates of the new stuff up at Kielder? I'm trying to arrange a couple of all day summer rides with the guys at work and was wondering when the new route up to Bloody Bush opens?
Thanks for any extra info you can give.
Andy
- At 9:22pm on January 28, 2009,
arron mcgregor said… - great pics that north shore looks mint
- At 9:37pm on January 2, 2009,
Crispy said… - Any news on the big announcements due at the end Dec Alex?
"Another big event coming to the region in 09, at Hamsterley more details coming before Christmas.
Also another one in the melting pot for Kielder and wait for it a full on downhill in a brand new location in the North East!!!!!
All will be announced around the end of December, game on the North East is going to have a cracking number of mtb events in 2009."
Also, saw you in MBR this month, a local celebrity eh!
- At 8:26pm on December 10, 2008,
crashtest dummy said… - Thanks for your quick reply to the discussion on trail damage.
Can i start by saying there was no implications of a hidden agenda made in any of the comments by trail users.Sorry if thats what you read into it.
As you are very well aware,having been in contact with the group for sometime now.That we take it very personaly when our trail is damaged in any way shape or form.Thats because we've had to fight tooth n nail for everything we've ever had.
We're all very grateful for the help and support we've received in recent years from the FC.Funds,Dougie and a voice of authority where its been needed.I guess we're just feeling a little neglected and over looked as of late with regards to Chopwell.
Thats why i asked for your help.
Boney.
- At 10:33pm on April 3, 2008,
Alex said…
- Got back to Glentress riding at Easter, blooming great, liked the new blue climb Dick is building.
Who's the 1st rider that catches me on the trail, only one you lads from Newcastle!
Good day, great to see the old crew and get the crack.
- At 2:52pm on January 14, 2008,
psycho said… - lol that pic looks nowt like you
- At 9:09am on January 12, 2008,
Crispy said…
- Hi Alex, welcome aboard. Saw your comments on the trail reavers forum - great idea re the visitnortheast site - I'll get in touch with them.
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