Where is Everyone going??

[Nickolp1974]

So we will be soon coming out of lockdown and we shall be free-ish to roam once again. I'm sure many of you like me have been watching loads of youtube vids on bike parks, trails and such like just dreaming of the day to get out and ride some decent stuff. I know some are very fortunate to live near/amongst some amazing trails, for me the Lincolnshire wolds have been well and truely exhausted, nice but defo no challenge's of any sort. My 1st trip i'm off to the Lakes hiking, i miss those mountains and then going via Hamsterly forest on the way back, I can't wait!! what about you, what/where are you looking forward too???

 

[KeithO]

Starting with a good ride at Swinley at the end of April to blow the cobwebs off and then we are hoping for BPW or Coed Y Brenin mid year ?

Im sure we will venture out to other places this year but the above are 100% ?

 

[Stihldog]

So we will be soon coming out of lockdown and we shall be free-ish to roam once again. …what about you, what/where are you looking forward too???

Gonna stop riding in very small circles.?

The Mountian here seems busier than ever in the past year. I think people are not congregating in groups but the outdoors give them a chance to explore within their bubble while still maintaining some distance. This seems to be a small one day holiday with family. I expect things to slow down once everyone can travel again.

 

[The Hodge]

Lakes for sure Whinlatter , Grizedale ,Hawkshead , Skiddaw, Borrowdale Bash etc...all over summer / Autumn .
If possible a trip up to the Highlands with friends on an MTB trip..but nothing planned yet ..Tweed Valley ..Some NYMoors & Dales riding + the excellent riding on my doorstep in Northumberland & Durham counties .. in short ..all of the places I've previously ridden on my mtb ..that I now want to revisit on my emtb ..cant wait ! ?

 

[alan_sh]

Peak district for me. I'm lucky in that I have a trail starting 100 yards from my house - but it gets boring after a few months.

Had a nice 11 mile quick trail ride today. We even found sunshine.

 

[Beekeeper]

Box Hill to Gibbet Hill and back. Epic ride planned

 

[EebStrider]

The gym. Then the pub. Then back to the gym again.

 

[Tubby G]

Had a long weekend planned around Easter to go and see a mate who rides on Dartmoor - cancelled due to Covid grrr

Had another long eebing weekend planned glamping on the shores of Ullswater - cancelled due to Covid grrr

Long weekend in the Cairngorms still on, yay

Other than that, Dalby, Hamsterley, NY Moors, Yorkshire Dales, Nidderdale, can’t wait

 

[Doomanic]

FoD, but that's my local so doesn't count.

Wales, at least one away weekend per month.

Scotland, 3 or 4 day trip, just need to work out when the trails are driest and the midges at their lowest.

The gym. Then the pub. Then back to the gym again.

This. Not this. This again.

And Cyprus in late June, although that's a working break.

 

[Doomanic]

Oh, and Swinley and Surrey Hills to buzz @Rob Rides EMTB rear tyre on a ride.

 

[The Hodge]

Midge season ..usually but not exclusively mid to end of May until start to mid October ..
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Ballistol Stichfrei spray 100ml https://g.co/kgs/ZX8DK7

 

[Nickolp1974]

Gonna stop riding in very small circles.?

The Mountian here seems busier than ever in the past year. I think people are not congregating in groups but the outdoors give them a chance to explore within their bubble while still maintaining some distance. This seems to be a small one day holiday with family. I expect things to slow down once everyone can travel again.

The Wold's have also been incredibly busy, i'm on the bike for 7am and normally dont see a sole, now people are everywhere. Thats a good thing in one respect but some of the bridle ways are just mud tracks due to all the foot fall.

 

[Rich the gasman]

Best place to ride, best trail ?, when I’m allowed officially over the border ???

 

[Norange]

Moved late last year, so currently exploring the local stuff I can ride from the door. Within a 5 mile radius of home there's about 6square miles of woodland, plus tons of other tracks so it's not a chore Up to 260m of elevation too so am happy with that. Once we're free, will be eying up the Purbecks and the Quantocks. Then have a trip to Argyll in June to see a mate, will certainly visit some man made stuff on the road trip.

 

[Wheelie_King]

Lake District, then more Lake District

 

[Rosemount]

Peak district for me. I'm lucky in that I have a trail starting 100 yards from my house - but it gets boring after a few months.

Had a nice 11 mile quick trail ride today. We even found sunshine.
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Try reversing the direction .
It can make a well used trail feel like new again .

 

[Slimjim802]

Surrey hills and hopefully some trips to wales.

 

[Billybopsbasher]

Can't wait to get back to the peaks/dales/lakes. Living in the Midlands is shit for any scenic/fun riding and there's only so many places I can go to from my door.

 

[CBSTD]

Golife Dunkeld Cairngorms possibly Laggan and Golspie just cos I’ve never been

 

[Beekeeper]

This summer we have booked a place in Shropshire for 2 weeks near a place called Shelve. We should have 2 batteries each so looking forward to some long rides. Anyone been there? What’s it like? Any suggestions in the Shropshire area?

 

[Doomanic]

Any suggestions in the Shropshire area?

The Long Mynd

Long Mynd, Shropshire route - MBR

Ride Britain's Best Singletrack around this Long Mynd route: download our free GPS download and head for the hills

www.mbr.co.uk

 

[Beekeeper]

The Long Mynd

Long Mynd, Shropshire route - MBR

Ride Britain's Best Singletrack around this Long Mynd route: download our free GPS download and head for the hills

www.mbr.co.uk

much appreciated ??

 

[Jimbo Vills]

Great thread!

Planning to do lots more at surrey hills. FoD and south wales weekenders too. maybe a late autumn trip abroad....

 

[Hobo Mikey]

I am working in Snowdonia for the season so plenty of trail Choice.

 

[Jimbo Vills]

I am working in Snowdonia for the season so plenty of trail Choice.

You lucky bastard!! What seasonal work allows travel and mtb perks? Sounds great ??

 

[Hobo Mikey]

You lucky bastard!! What seasonal work allows travel and mtb perks? Sounds great ??

Working on a campsite 15 minute drive from Coed y Brenin.

 

[The Hodge]

Sorry I might sound a bit grumpy and selfish (my wife would concur )
Perversely, I have really enjoyed lock down and having my little corner of paradise almost to myself.
Not looking forward to having to share the North Yorkshire moors and forests with the masses again.

Please don't come, the people are really unfriendly and the trails are mingin...

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[Mikerb]

Assuming the next stage of easing the Lockdown stays on March 29th the next question is how will various counties/police forces view non local travel? The Gov.uk site says we can visit friends and family outside which infers ( at least for me) a need to travel to achieve that, but it has not been specific about how travel beyond the local area would be treated. I live in a county popular with visitors but the Local Authority and Police are still advising people not to come here at Easter.

 

[Doomanic]

Working on a campsite 15 minute drive from Coed y Brenin.

EMTB Forums discount?

 

[Zimmerframe]

EMTB Forums discount?

Wealthy e-bike owners get to pay an extra 20% With free on site battery charging and a free bikes wash - token ..