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spudvanfox 18 Jun 23:28  

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Hi there every body ,

I've only just joined but been riding off road for a while. I live in Manchester and mostly travel to places to ride the best trail center close to me has to be Llandgela (north Wales) the best trail centre I have been is Glentress (Scottish borders). It was amazing just wondered if any one else has has any good places to visit?

Thanks people Steve

stevedanter 23 Jun 12:39  

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My Profile 		It has to be the Afan Valley in South Wales, although there has been a lot of forestry work going on for a couple of years now closing various sections at different times the whole area is riddled with trails so finding a great trail shouldn't be too difficult. The Wall, Skyline, W2 and Whites Level signed routes were all still open last time I was there, absolutely fantastic day out.

My Latest Route: Jul 2009 Brecon The Gap Circular

albion 23 Jun 12:55  

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My Profile 		To meit's the getting there that matters.

I enjoyed getting to both Røros and Skaw and certainly enjoy the route to Derwent Reservoir back here in England.

My Latest Route: Feb 2012 Bowes Railway Path Start to End

dudley 23 Jun 15:52  

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My Profile 		although i'm mainly a road cyclist, i do like going off-road too.

That said, i really cannot stand these organised 'centres' for offroad cycling.
Dreadful places.

I prefer the solitude of the open road, and the stunning scenery and views that a bit of sweat and toil can take you to.
Nothing surpasses the thousands of miles available to ride on the west coast of Scotland, the inner and outer Hebrides, ferries, distilleries, beaches and distinct lack of people.

My Latest Route: Nov 2009 Forth Estuary Circular

spudvanfox 23 Jun 17:15  

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yer i spent a week or so in tenby drove round to port talbert and road whites level luv the last desent with the wood sections need to take another trip there!!



kiwipaddy 20 Aug 21:48  

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Central Otago Rail Trail, South Island, New Zealand. About 150 km through the very unique landscape of Central Otago, check it out on line, no cars, easy gradient (thanks to steam train days) do it in 2 days or in ten, plenty of cool little places to get a decent coffee, a beer/wine or a bed...Have done it a couple of times, one each direction. use it as a springboard into the rest of the South Island...

Cheers

Patrick


splashiusmaximus 03 Sep 18:45  

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I particularly enjoyed the towpath on the Kennet & Avon Canal from Devizes to Bath. The path along that stretch of canal is pretty good (you don't need a mountain bike) and the canal crosses over the River Avon in two places by aqueduct, which is fascinating. It is a very scenic (and quite popular) route.


happy 03 Sep 18:47  

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My Profile 		West Coast of Scotland for me. Great weather, great scenery and great youth hostels!

My Latest Route: Oct 2010 Livingston to Ayr Avoiding A71

dudley 05 Sep 13:10  

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My Profile 		favourite ride of the year was short and easy, but it was my 6 year old daughter's longest ride ever, which made it special.

On a 'single speed' (read cheap cr@p kids bike) we cycled the 6 miles across Hoy in Orkney to Rackwick Bay and back again.
The first three miles were up hill, which caused a few tears, but the promise of 3 miles downhill made it easier. Unfortunately, the 'fresh' breeze meant a stiff pedal downhill on the other side!
The six miles back to the ferry were much easier, up and down hills!

the cliffs and beach at Rackwick is very special indeed.

I'd recommend a whizz round all parts of Orkney on the bike. We did a few bits of the mainland, Westray and Papa Westray too.

My Latest Route: Nov 2009 Forth Estuary Circular

JJD 07 Sep 15:09  

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My Profile 		+1 for Glentress, really good fun.

My Latest Route: Sep 2011 Brookfield to Glasgow City Centre

rustyspoke 10 Sep 11:48  

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My Profile 		Well so many but Dorset along the coast roads some fantastic views and some real testing climbs,
But the best ride has to be riding into Paris a few years ago when we rode from Blackpool Tower to The Eifel Tower.
Before anyone chips in with the jokes yes we did use a ferry to get across so we did not get wet feet.


winnersh cyclist 21 Sep 17:01  

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My Profile 		France the roads are superb and even though I heard the French are agressive towards bikes nothing of the sort I havbe only had courtesy


paul&deb 23 Sep 18:49  

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My Profile 		North part of Mallorca around Porto Polecia, sun, great roads, chilled drivers and planth of hills, heaven!!!!


Paul


annieslandmissile 23 Sep 21:42  

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My Profile 		I ve hear Glentress is excellent! but yeah the West Coast of Scotland is good, especially the Islands like Arran, Islay, Barra, North Uiist South Uist, Harris Lewiis & Skye!


dudley 26 Sep 13:09  

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My Profile 		off soon for our annual 'round Arran' trip.

This 60 mile day involves a compulsory stop at all licensed premises. A great day out!

My Latest Route: Nov 2009 Forth Estuary Circular

nzjambo 28 Oct 14:04  

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Ive done the Lake Tuapo Cycle Challange with 10,000 other riders which was pretty awesome. Also done Glasgow to Pitlochry which is a very enjoyable ride.


mstar12 02 Nov 17:47  

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My Profile 		Edinburgh down the east coast to Tynemouth on route 1. Anywere in France, get off the main roads and its like 28 days later. Every village has a bakers and cafe. Be aware that France is closed on Sundays and Mondays and between 12.00 and 14.00 everyday.
Mick

My Latest Route: Aug 2011 Coast 2 Coast Workington to South Shields

sean8997 02 Nov 19:25  

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My Profile 		Best ride I've done for a while was last week, drove down to Bala, N.Wales, headed out to Lake Vernwy and back the Bala, some fantastic scenary, tough climbs and cracking downhills, adding the route to the site for all to have a go at(Bala lake vernwy loop, 34 miles, took me just over 3 hours, thouroughly recomend it to all.

Happy cycling

My Latest Route: Nov 2011 Bala Lake Vernwy Loop

woodowl 16 Nov 00:54  

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My Profile 		As a newby to cycling,any ride is a great ride.
I love the Wigan to Southport ride though,did it 4 times last year,23 miles direct to Southport but i came back through croston which adds on a good few miles (The Wheatsheaf pub in croston makes up for it.lol)
I clocked the ride at 59 miles,cant wait till the spring to give the new bike a good outing (i ride mtb"s by the way) great way to lose weight especially with offroad tyres (theres method in my madness).


robbierunciman 16 Nov 15:24  

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My Profile 		Abroad, France in general but specifically, the coast road from Narbonne-Plage to Cerbere. In the UK, cannot beat east Leicestershire and Rutland - Market Harborough to Stamford via Uppingham, along the north edge of the Welland valley

My Latest Route: Dec 2011 Round Rutland

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