Who would like to join me for XC at Mabie Forest, Dumfries?

elscorcho

Would anyone like to join me for XC mountain biking at Mabie Forest? Either male or female mountain bikers is fine All I am looking for is decent people to tear up the trails with!

I am 29, male, moderately fit and moderately skilled on a mountain bike. My real name is Steven :P

I go round the blue graded trail at Mabie Forest as it best suits my skill level but I would go round the green trail with any beginners? I may be bribed to go round all or some of the red route with a hot chocolate!

I have only been round the trails at Mabie Forest but would certainly be interested in checking out more of the 7 stanes trails! I don't have a car so I cycle to the trails.

If anyone is interested send me a message!

alphaanne

Hiya,
Now dont quote me on this but I think there is a group that meet up at Mabie at 6pm on a Thur night each week.
Of course at this time of year it means riding by candle light

If you ask in at the bike shed (at Mabie) they will be able to tell you.

I ride Mabie occassionally but prob not often enough to realistically offer you company...good luck.

smokiewmb

Have Pm'd you elscorcho

trailpuppet

there certainly is a Thurs group ride. In fact more than 1 but the others are a bit fit!!
We usually meet 6.30 for 7 ride-out.
If you don`t have lights we can sort something out for you or you can hire from the shop(day before or during shop hrs).
We usually try and arrange something to eat post ride, £5. @ 8-8.30.

Best to use the bikingheaven forum(G&Gs own)

Just ask Jemma to introduce you to Lasagne/JohnyNinja/BigAl/Danny or Robin.

Night rides are being organised at Ae on a Wed night, again have a look at Ae cafe web site. http://www.ae7.co.uk/

We can organise lifts for you if you want to join us for other rides.


alpha & smokie you are welcome to join us any time.
http://www.bikingheaven.com/

trailpuppet

If you know anyone with kids who would like to get into biking;
http://www.steppingstanes.co.uk/ are running a 6wk(5 now)block at the Keswick centre. Blasting around the running track and grassy bits under floodlights :twisted:

Click the cyclocross link to poster.

All under the supervision of a Scottish Cycling coach and club coaches with all the qualifications and certs required.

smokiewmb

Hi John,

Thought you'd be lurking about somewhere mate
I'm taking elscorcho out too the Mabie tomorrow, for a pootle round the blue route at his request. Hopefully get him out to the Kirroughtree or Dalbeattie red route the following week.
See how things go tomorrow, keep you posted. May sneak in some wee red route bits

alphaanne

Hey,
If I was to hire a bike at Mabie do I need to book it in advace? Ive came down to visit my parents this weekend but left the bike at home....now Im down here though I kinda fancy a peddle so thought I could hire...also gives me a chance to try out a different bike which could be fun

smokiewmb

Hi Alphaanne,
I'm sure you could just hire on the day, although i think you would need the relative ID and deposit depending on wether you wanted a full sus or not.
Info here http://www.cycle-centre.com/Shop%20&%20 ... s/menu.pdf
Hope this helps.

alphaanne

Cheers
Am heading out in a couple hours...Ill prob try out a full sus as I only own a hardtail myself and it will be interesting to try something new