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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.…

Quando 6 bolt disc hubs in black. Standard quick release. Rear takes 7/8/9/10 speed cassettes. Rims are double wall alloy which can be used with V brakes, black. Spokes are black steel. Comes complete with skewers. Nice looking pair, see my photo's.

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.…

It's just 2 weeks until entry closes for the NDH Trail Bike DH race at Hamsterley.  The race itself is on Saturday 6th of May and offers an opportunity to race on familiar sections of the Hamsterley trails against the clock, with an uplift service to get you back to the top!  Entry cost is just…

I have been a cycle mechanic and wheel builder since 1997. Please see link  http://clarky666.pinkbike.com/

Anyone wanting bikes serviced or 24inch and 26inch wheels built please contact me. I have a good few quality 26 inch wheels for sale. Thanks. 

I'm proud to announce our new sponsor C J Performance Cycles.  They are a family run business located in Cramlington, Northumberland, offering Giant and MODA bikes, with a fully operational workshop on site for servicing and…

A group of us (myself, Earthworm Jim, Dave F, …

Anybody fancy doing the Skiddaw loop out of MBUK on the saturday before the Whinlatter Challenge? I'll be over there and ready to ride at 9am. Any takers?............

Hey guys / girls

I have on a few occassions now , whilst walking the dog, noticed a decent sized group out on a night time ride in the Seghill / Cramlington area. Just wondering if its anyone from MTBNE and if we could tag along at some point??

Anyone know???

Regards

Chris

I have decided to sell my Cube Ams 100.  Spot on condition, less than a year old.  Fully serviced as of today. 

Bought it for £1600 last September, willing to accept £800 or offers in region of.

Interested parties get in touch on here or ring or text me on 07809648646.

Feel free to pass this on to anybody.

Cheers all !!!!!

Taken from the Descend Hamsterley FB Page:

ATTENTION ALL USERS OF DESCEND BIKE PARK!!!!!!!!!!

DUE TO AN INCIDENT ON SUNDAY 05/02/2012 AT 1200 HRS A LOCAL RIDER WAS DELIBERATLEY (CLOSED LINED FROM HIS BIKE) BY ROPE…

Hi I am new to MTB and live in Darlington.  Is there anyone that lives by me that fancies a ride and showing me the ropes ect.  I would very much appreciate some company.

Mike Cherrington

07794 523737

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…

Has any 1 done or is doing this event? I've signed up for the 2012 ride and just wanting any advice,info etc.

From STW:

This weekend is the final round of the Northern Downhill 2011 Series at Hamsterley, and as well as it being my…

The FC have just released the updated trail maps for Hamsterley - download them below if you want them.…

Had my bike stolen from work yesterday -a Charge Mixer.  If anyone sees one for sale/dumped I would be very grateful if you could let me know.

Ta…

Had a cracking day at hamsterley forest today first time on the uplift service.Sun was shinning all day and no crashes!! cheers to the lads for sorting this out for my birthday!