Trail Centre : Hamsterley Forest , Co. Durham

[The Hodge]

Cycling and mountain biking trails at Hamsterley Forest

Whether you've just bought your first bike, or you're looking for your next adrenaline fix shredding through rock gardens, Hamsterley Forest offers a fantastic opportunity for natural cycling. Explore over 2,000 hectares of forest along 33 miles of way-marked trails and countless more miles of...

www.forestryengland.uk

 

[Tubby G]

Just seen on social media that both the red & black trails have been closed at Hamsterley today following a serious incident where someone has unfortunately died. Don’t know any other details yet

 

[The Hodge]

That doesnt sound good at all..

 

[Tubby G]

That doesnt sound good at all..

looks like a guy had a heart attack on section 13 but don’t know if it was bike accident related or purely a heart attack on the trail

 

[The Hodge]

Either way ..sorry to hear that..hope he didnt suffer.. ..and sympathy to the family he left behind ..

 

[The Hodge]

Mountain biker dies on forest trail after coming off his bike

Durham Constabulary and the North East Ambulance Service have confirmed that a 48-year-old man from Hartlepool has died

www.chroniclelive.co.uk

 

[j3ayy]

R.I.P