Forest Of Dean, The one with hills... 28 September

[Tom_199]

Open to suggestions. Was there talk of checking out some new trails? Always keen for that? Or mallards pike?

 

[Doomanic]

@AverageJoeMTB did mention new trails, I wonder if he’s up for it.

I’ve only ridden Mallards twice so would definitely be up for that.

 

[murz100]

Never ridden anything other than the red and blue at fod so sounds good to me

 

[Doomanic]

@Tom_199 do you know Mallards well?

 

[Tom_199]

@Tom_199 do you know Mallards well?

Reasonably well yes. Its just one pedal up and then just choose which trails you want to ride from the top so dont really need a route as such. probably know 5 trails and just tend to repeat them.

Otherplace ive not been but would be keen to try is the area near mallards pike but on the Cockshoot woods side. Anyone knows if theres a route round there?

 

[Jamer]

Open to suggestions. Was there talk of checking out some new trails? Always keen for that? Or mallards pike?

The Forestry Commission have started cutting on Staple Edge a couple of weeks ago, Wookies and Heckler were trashed a week ago so not sure what else is gone now!

 

[StuR]

The Forestry Commission have started cutting on Staple Edge a couple of weeks ago, Wookies and Heckler were trashed a week ago so not sure what else is gone now!

Forestry Commission have mullered sections of it . Some trails still ok, but a lot of the flow has been disrupted
Several of the more interesting off piste access up trails have been trashed by them using heavy machinery to access the felling areas.
I was there on Monday and Tomlin climb had about 4 inches of mud in parts.
Both fireroad access trails are fine .
There are some green/blue trails not far from the main start point heading to Ruspidge that are ok and are a blast.
Also a couple of similar grade trails oposite the main entrance to Mallards heading up to Yorkley that are ok and worth a look.
A few others towards Viney Hill , drop down to Soudley by Bluebell woods and then link back up with Mallards
Also a couple at Moseley Green behind Rising Sun Pub , some drop down to Parkend
Nothing gnarly but good fun .
It's all still worth a visit , but not at its best at the mo .Weather hasn't helped though

 

[Doomanic]

Who’s in then?

Where are we meeting?

@Gibspark are you interested?

 

[Ryder77]

Looking forward to it

 

[Tom_199]

I’m still potentially in. What time you setting off and do you have an approx route in mind?

 

[Doomanic]

I’m still potentially in. What time you setting off and do you have an approx route in mind?

That sort of depends on you. I don't know Mallards so I'd be relying on your knowledge if we're going to ride that side, otherwise I'll start at Parkend or the Cycle Centre.

 

[Tom_199]

How about this for a plan? Set off from trail centre at 10:30 and head out to those trails we did last time where wasteland is and then from there take a judgement about trail conditions and if they aren’t looking too bad ride down to mallards pike or if it’s a mud fest head back and rode some trails at the trail centre where it’s an all weather surface?

 

[Doomanic]

That works for me. Saves me packing my jet wash too.

 

[Ryder77]

10:30 at the trail centre then?

 

[Doomanic]

Weather is looking better on Sunday, does anyone fancy postponing for a day?

 

[Doomanic]

 

[Tom_199]

I can do either day

 

[Doomanic]

@Ryder77 it's down to you now mate.

 

[Ryder77]

@Doomanic Good for Sunday morning, need to be on my way home by 2pm.

 

[Doomanic]

OK, lets make it Sunday and keep the waffle to a minimum...









...fat chance!

 

[murz100]

Hi chaps count me in look forward to meeting up for a spin around ??

 

[Tom_199]

Still on for 10:30 at trail centre then?
So glad we saved this for tomorrow, weather looks way better!
Anyone know if the trail centre sells waterproof socks? Can’t find mine anywhere

 

[Doomanic]

No idea, but Dean Forest Cycles in Parkend do. You could hit them up first.

 

[Doomanic]

It's a tad damp in the FoD today...

 

[Tom_199]

Like I was saying, do the trail centre sell dry suits?? ?

 

[Girdermonkey]

Managed to get a free morning and just arrived at the cycle centre if you guys have room for another to join ya?

 

[Girdermonkey]

Where abouts are you all meeting? I've never met any of you before so not sure what to look out for

 

[Zimmerframe]

Hopefully you've found them now .. I think this was the last notification :

Still on for 10:30 at trail centre then?

You're looking for people like this :

 

[Girdermonkey]

Hopefully you've found them now .. I think this was the last notification :

Still on for 10:30 at trail centre then?

You're looking for people like this :

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Lol ? no luck with getting in contact,tbf theres not much of a phone signal at the forest.
Hopefully next time ?

 

[Doomanic]

Sorry dude, I've only just seen your message.

I expect I'll be there next Sunday if that's any good for you.