Pic of the Day

[Stihldog]

I have a different model…and slightly older, but I still like the ride.

 

[Slymobi]

Some pics of todays ride, Just locally pottering around.

 

[The EMF]

Had a superb ride in the Breamish Valley navigating an 18 mile loop out of the village of Ingram in North Northumberland. Not the most technical of rides so I took my time to enjoy the river Breamish valley and surrounding hills in all their glory.
My route took me from Ingram following the course of the river to Lower Bleakhope onto the hills via Salters Road (an ancient drovers road) to Ewartly Shank, from there to the village of Prendwick and off road again on another ancient “green road” up and over the hills back to Ingram.
Many years ago I rode this loop on my hardtail when the there used to be sections of excellent singletrack but sadly been replaced with 2ply loose hardcore track.
The tracks were very dry, loose and fast the bike seemed to float on the fast downhill sections amongst the dust and loose stuff.

Looking back towards Ingram, 6 mile into the valley

River Breamish before the farm at Lower Bleakhope.

The very fast drop into the ford over Shank Burn viewed from the climb out of the valley bottom towards Ewartly Shank.

A great couple of hours or so in perfect solitude.

 

[Binhill1]

Had a superb ride in the Breamish Valley navigating an 18 mile loop out of the village of Ingram in North Northumberland. Not the most technical of rides so I took my time to enjoy the river Breamish valley and surrounding hills in all their glory.
My route took me from Ingram following the course of the river to Lower Bleakhope onto the hills via Salters Road (an ancient drovers road) to Ewartly Shank, from there to the village of Prendwick and off road again on another ancient “green road” up and over the hills back to Ingram.
Many years ago I rode this loop on my hardtail when the there used to be sections of excellent singletrack but sadly been replaced with 2ply loose hardcore track.
The tracks were very dry, loose and fast the bike seemed to float on the fast downhill sections amongst the dust and loose stuff.

Looking back towards Ingram, 6 mile into the valley View attachment 86973

River Breamish before the farm at Lower Bleakhope.


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The very fast drop into the ford over Shank Burn viewed from the climb out of the valley bottom towards Ewartly Shank.

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A great couple of hours or so in perfect solitude.
[/QUOTELove tracks like that brilliant

 

[The EMF]

Had a superb ride in the Breamish Valley navigating an 18 mile loop out of the village of Ingram in North Northumberland. Not the most technical of rides so I took my time to enjoy the river Breamish valley and surrounding hills in all their glory.
My route took me from Ingram following the course of the river to Lower Bleakhope onto the hills via Salters Road (an ancient drovers road) to Ewartly Shank, from there to the village of Prendwick and off road again on another ancient “green road” up and over the hills back to Ingram.
Many years ago I rode this loop on my hardtail when the there used to be sections of excellent singletrack but sadly been replaced with 2ply loose hardcore track.
The tracks were very dry, loose and fast the bike seemed to float on the fast downhill sections amongst the dust and loose stuff.

Looking back towards Ingram, 6 mile into the valley View attachment 86973

River Breamish before the farm at Lower Bleakhope.


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The very fast drop into the ford over Shank Burn viewed from the climb out of the valley bottom towards Ewartly Shank.

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A great couple of hours or so in perfect solitude.

stats from this mornings ride

 

[The Hodge]

Had a superb ride in the Breamish Valley navigating an 18 mile loop out of the village of Ingram in North Northumberland. Not the most technical of rides so I took my time to enjoy the river Breamish valley and surrounding hills in all their glory.
My route took me from Ingram following the course of the river to Lower Bleakhope onto the hills via Salters Road (an ancient drovers road) to Ewartly Shank, from there to the village of Prendwick and off road again on another ancient “green road” up and over the hills back to Ingram.
Many years ago I rode this loop on my hardtail when the there used to be sections of excellent singletrack but sadly been replaced with 2ply loose hardcore track.
The tracks were very dry, loose and fast the bike seemed to float on the fast downhill sections amongst the dust and loose stuff.

Looking back towards Ingram, 6 mile into the valley View attachment 86973

River Breamish before the farm at Lower Bleakhope.


View attachment 86974

The very fast drop into the ford over Shank Burn viewed from the climb out of the valley bottom towards Ewartly Shank.

View attachment 86975
A great couple of hours or so in perfect solitude.

What you mean by that is that unfortunately I couldn't join you to rabbit on in your lugs!
Snotty nose & sore throat put paid to that ..but having a few Jameson tonics to hopefully be right for the weekend ..

 

[The EMF]

Snuff said Mr Hodge!

 

[antti86]

First Spring ride

 

[jimbob]

Only managed to get out on some local bridleways this afternoon, but just wanted to get out. Ended up spending a lovely couple of hours pottering around the local countryside.

Best of all, got a long weekend ahead with no major plans, so plenty more riding to be had!

 

[Mteam]

 

[Jackware]

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Gorgeous evening for a ride out, where's that?

 

[Mteam]

Gorgeous evening for a ride out, where's that?

Cracken edge, just on the other side of chinley churn, near hayfield on the edge of the peak District.

My first time riding cracken edge, it's great, well worth doing, although the section known as twitchy sphincter does indeed cause a twitchy sphincter.

 

[penguinni]

Bangor Bay, Bangor, N Ireland a wee while ago.

 

[Tubby G]

Some cracking scenery and views here guys, keep it up

We just ride trails in our local woods, so nothing scenic, just trees and earth. Had a quick power hour earlier

 

[Slymobi]

The weather was fantastic for riding this morning. Captured a cheeky mid air shot along with the gnarly'st of todays downs

 

[Stihldog]

When you’re all alone …

Woodlands Falls is right behind me …but the Rail refused to go.

 

[Kostya_12975]

Today on the trails

 

[The Hodge]

Bangor Bay, Bangor, N Ireland a wee while ago.

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..especially liking the mid ride energy snack

 

[B1rdie]

Pretending I’m in the woods…

Looking for a mtbiking spot in Hyde, driving on the odd side and rolling on a cube.
Its cold, though folks tell its hot, stinging cold makes me feel like an alien, I’m a brazilian in the UK…

 

[Tone461]

Afan Skyline, up close these Turbines are HUGE!

 

[The Hodge]

Pretending I’m in the woods… View attachment 87070
Looking for a mtbiking spot in Hyde, driving on the odd side and rolling on a cube.
Its cold, though folks tell its hot, stinging cold makes me feel like an alien, I’m a brazilian in the UK…

Most of the Brazilians in the know have headed for the North East mate ...Guimares , Joelinton ..and hopefully Paquetta from next season ..
The climate is tropical around here..

 

[Tonybro]

Afan Skyline, up close theses Turbines are HUGE!
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Didn't you plug-in for a quick top up?

 

[Binhill1]

Bangor Bay, Bangor, N Ireland a wee while ago.

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Is at a mock chop supper a see there

 

[penguinni]

Is at a mock chop supper a see there

That is a pastie supper. The chippy only took cash and I only had a fiver and my card so felt like a child in a sweet shop working out how much I could get with my pocket money! The guy working in the chip shop (not Elvis) took pity and knocked a few pence off the price!

 

[Binhill1]

That is a pastie supper. The chippy only took cash and I only had a fiver and my card so felt like a child in a sweet shop working out how much I could get with my pocket money! The guy working in the chip shop (not Elvis) took pity and knocked a few pence off the price!

I'm on a diet I was sliverin looking at that.

 

[jimbob]

Decided against a bike park today as assumed they would be rammed, so another scenic explore. Got 50 miles in!

Took 2 spare batteries just in case, but needn't have bothered as only used 50% of the first. Sods law would have been I'd have run out if I hadn't have taken both though...

What a lovely day!

 

[Jackware]

Great loop starting at Gargrave towards Mastiles Lane then back to Gargrave via Weets Gate, 22 miles in perfect weather conditions
Plus the car park is free in Gargrave, bonus!

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Thanks for posting this, completed it earlier this morning, what a great route.

 

[Doomanic]

a brazilian in the UK…

How many's that then?

 

[JFDI]

Thanks for posting this, completed it earlier this morning, what a great route.

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Brilliant, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it, and great weather too!

 

[JFDI]

Lost, somewhere in Yearsley Wood, it's full of unmarked 'rustic' trails and great fun to explore.