Singletraction - Volunteer Mountain Bike Trailbuilders

British Cycling join forces with the FE....
Posted by Mark B on 2010-05-21 13:26:54 UTC

Not sure what to make of this one, but it seems that British Cycling and the FE are now 'preferred partners'. This will give British Cycling full access to 250,000 hectares of FE land and trails on which they can organise cycling events.

Dalby Dig Day Report - 16th May
Posted by Ian on 2010-05-18 20:49:28 UTC

Which is the quickest way back to the visitor center mate? One of the days first distractions was a man who had dislocated his collarbone at Dixons. The SingletrAction ambulance ferried them away for fixing while we got set for a days digging. Then there was another less serious casualty before we had even got the shovels out. Maybe theres a requirement for a St Johns ambulance on a dig day so we can actually get some digging done!

Andystand.co.uk
Posted by Mark B on 2010-05-13 10:45:30 UTC

Here's something we noticed at the Chevin Demo Day that shows innovation is alive and well in the most unlikely of places. Andystand were being used by Chevin Cycles to hold their extensive demo fleet and the ease of use and practicality of them impressed us.

Andy initially built them in his garden shed (as all great innovators should

) but has now moved production to proper facilities to cope with demand. The simple design means no moving parts and a lightweight robust structure.

All details can be found on the Andystand website.

Stainburn May Dig Day
Posted by Mark B on 2010-05-12 10:03:35 UTC

(No recent pics yet so here's an oldie but a goody of Gil chucking rocks while trail building

)

Fantastic effort by everyone that made it. Numbers were low but that was understandable given some of the regulars were racing or on other commitments, the sun was shinning and it was far nicer to be riding a bike than pushing a barrow. Unusual scenario where there were more barrows than builders at some times.

Follow Me Photo Competition Winner !
Posted by Mark B on 2010-05-12 09:43:00 UTC
Is Chris Wood - well done Chris, you get a pair of tickets to the Leeds Hyde Park showing.

More details of the film, dates and venues can be found on the Anthill Films website.

Dalby World Cup round up
Posted by Ian on 2010-04-30 20:05:06 UTC

Well, the tents have gone, the big team buses have rolled out of town, and the riders focused on the next round of the World Cup at Houffalize in Belguim, but nothing can take away from what was a fantastic first attempt at holding a Wolrd Cup XC race at Dalby Forest!

Stainburn Trail building on 9th May
Posted by Mark B on 2010-04-29 08:53:02 UTC

Don't forget Trail building at Stainburn has been moved due to the Bank Holiday weekend - it's now on the 9th May.
Further details can be found in the Stainburn forum.

Yorkshire Road Race Championship Marshalling
Posted by Mark B on 2010-04-28 09:33:14 UTC

A plea for your help from Ed at Crosstrax....

Crosstrak are taking a big leap and organising and sponsoring the Yorkshire Road Champs this year. The race is on Sunday May 23rd and around Pennypot, Nr Fewston Harrogate. There are two races on the same circuit (Elites and J/W/Vets) so plenty to watch. We'd like you to help support the events by either marshalling or driving one of the support vehicles or even helping in the kitchen at the changing rooms. Several BCF officials are also there to oversee the whole thing and will brief all marshalls in detail before the events get underway; therefore it does not matter if you have not marshalled a road event before. The BCF are sending a reporter and photographer so it is important we do a good job.
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Trail building collaborations
Posted by Mark B on 2010-04-27 20:55:54 UTC
Here at SingletrAction we like to spread the joy of trail building, and our knowledge of how to get trails built,with anyone who asks. Even those on the wrong side of the Pennines

Just in case you'd forgotten - Chevin Cycles Demo Day this weekend
Posted by Mark B on 2010-04-27 11:03:58 UTC
The full details can be found on the Chevin Cycles web pages. It's a great opportunity to try out a new bike, get some advice on what would suit you and your riding, and if you turn up on a bike Squirt Bike Lube will degrease and relube your chain.