Anybody in Doncaster like to ride bikes off road?!

JayKingFunk

Right then, it seems theres quite a few of us with a common interest here!!!

How about meeting for a beer next Tuesday night then? About half 7??

I'd like to meet in town as its easier to get to for me when on foot!!

Let me know what you all think! J

EnduroChris

lets get the rest all sorted and then im good for whenever chaps.

tyesidoz

hi me and my m8 neil ride the woods and quarry regular,most saturday mornings and try and get down through the week.

we park at the hair pin at the falls and ride down,

if any body wants to join us,let me know.

cheers lee.

neilfarmer

Hi all, Neil here. Lee and I (see last post) hit the trails down at the quarry as well. If anybody fancys a full on hair on fire thrash round the trails. Give us a shout.

AaronJ

Hi everyone. Lets get a ride organised. Im currently recovering after a good crash but should be ok for week on sat/sun.

I set of from hexthorpe park so can meet there or hair pin.

laters

AaronJ

Hi. got a specialized fsc xc comp im wanting to sell as ive decided to upgrade my marin hardtail as i prefer the ride. the specialzed has bee ridden about 7 times and is in near perfect condition. I am looking for around £700.00.

If you know anyone who is after a starter full suspension let them know.

p.s - this is not the bike i crashed. I crashed the hardtail and am upgrading the broken parts.

cheers

tyesidoz

hi aaron,how did you hurt yourself,was it at the quarry,

me and neil ride about 10am every sat morning,and either mon/tue/wed afternoon.

depending on when i finish work.

so just head down the trail and meet us we will defo be there.

i ride a scott and neil is on a marin,

just give us a shout.

AaronJ

Hi attempted a jump near the bridge bu the trail was really wet and i just lost the bike. Gonna be keeping two wheels on the ground from now on.

I will keep my eye out for you on a sat morning.

Cheers

tyesidoz

those jumps are crazy,

we will be at the hairpin around 10am,then onto the quarry,

tyesidoz

do you wear any pads helmet etc.

JayKingFunk

Hey all, I start a new job on Monday which will give me all my weekends off at long last!!! I should get home early enough to come out on evening rides too!

I fell off at the quarry the Monday before last, dropped into the quarry down one of the steep fast bits, over the first small jump, then a bit higher over the second and then came the third........I looked like a flying squirrel in the air and then went over my handlebars on landing over the top of my front wheel at about 20 mph according to the speedo before it shot off too!!

I have since bought knee and shin guards and plan on getting elbow pads too soon + I wear a full face helmet!

I don't care what people think about folk who ride in pads since I fell off, I've still got cuts and grazes nearly 2 weeks on!!

Anyhow, me and a mate will be joining you guys one night next week hopefully if your out??

J

tyesidoz

that series of jumps are our favs,we love blasting at them and getting some air offthe last 2.

you need pads,i learnt that from my m8 neil,and i never ride with out them now.

AaronJ

Hey all. I just wear standard helmet, no pads. it will be a while till i start doing jumps again. I wil meet up wi all you guys in a couple of weeks.

Might consider getting sum pads.

tompug

There has been a new trail/DH run constructed in the woods if anyone wants to check it out. It starts at the top at the far end of the dirt jumps towards conisbrough end.

DH races will be held on the last Sunday of every month from now on. The first ever race last month was excellent with 60 + competitors and 150+ support so I'm told.

Unfortunately I couldn't compete because I hospitalised myself practicing on Thurs night . I fractured my spine on t6 and t7 vertibrae, left ribs 2+4 and right ribs 3-7. No serious damage though and was only in hospital for 5 days, I do have to wear a body brace for 6 weeks though .
It wasn't all doom and gloom as my bro came in third the race.

AaronJ

that puts my little crash and injuries to shame. ha

tyesidoz

me and neil will be out today about 430pm down the quarry,if anybody wants to join us.


cheers lee.

tyesidoz

well me and neil will be down the quarry on sat morning if anybody wants to join us for a dangerous jumping session,then please turn up.

cheers lee.

AaronJ

i will join you in a few weeks. any jumps are dangerous when im involved

cheers

bumblebeard

next dh race at steetly woods will be 24th may all welcome entry may be £4 this time but there will be better raffle prizes + trophys for under 16's, 16-30's and 30+ classes,last event went great so spread the word for this upcoming one.

JayKingFunk

Alright bumblebeard!

Where is the track laid out at Steetly? Just wondering as I'd like to have a walk through and a practice at it first!

Not to gain the competitive edge or anything, its mainly to see if my balls are any where near big enough to have a go at it and to see how difficult it is!

would be good to meet up with you down there over the next week or so to have a look at the course if your up for it??!

Cheers, J

bumblebeard

hi jay, usually up there every sunday and wednesday teatime/evening if you want to practice the course,send me an email to swisstony@talktalk.net with your number and ill arrange to meet you, cheers.

JayKingFunk

cheers for that mate, I'll email you with my number. I'm up for Wednesday night if your going? J

Cheshley

Evenin chaps, just found this thread and thought I'd stop by and say hello. I've been riding on and off for about 10 years but only recently started again after a couple of years off the bike and a knee operation last year.

Me and 2 mates (both complete novices) usually have a wander around Sandall Beat woods on a Sunday morning and either Weds or Thurs afternoon although we're hoping to get off to Ladybower this week. I'm just getting my confidence back and not testing the knee too much at the minute so it's quite boring XC trails with big ambitions of getting to ride the trails I used to regularly ride in the Peaks and getting around the Dalby Red route by the end of the year.

I'm interested in coming along to the race at Steetley on May 24th as I think the best way to motivate yourself to ride is to be around events like this, and maybe to pick up some tips!!!! It's been a good few years since I've been to Steetley and when I was there, the trails were few and far between so it's interesting to hear that there has been some development up there. Any info you can give me about what's up there and where I would find the race route would be appreciated, and if you guys still have plans to meet for a beer sometime I think we'd be interested in joining ya and finding out more about where to ride locally.

Cheers.

JayKingFunk

Alright cheshly, I used ride sandal beat regular last year until I moved house. I'd be up for joining you guys at some point next week!

J

AaronJ

Hi. I have now recovered from my crash and looking to get back on the bike. Anybody going riding soon or for a drink to sortout a ride. Not looking for a hardcore ride just yet!!!!!

Cheers

ashquaye

will b over steet thursday morn , looking 4ward to 24th race day.

Rob C

Howdy folks. Just signed up to the forum in the hope that there are some MTBers in the Donny area, and what do I find - you lot! Excellent. I live in Rossington, am approaching middle age (well mid thirties anyway) but still make it out on my old Kona hardtail whenever I get a pass from the missus.

I'd be interested in a bit of XC/singletrack type stuff in the Doncatraz area if that's your thing. Travelling is not a problem either as I regularly ride the Peaks and Dalby.

Drop me a line if you fancy riding out in the evenings or weekends.

South Yorkshire Police

A DH track has been constructed in the Woods near to Steetley Quarry, Conisbrough. The Woods called Nearcliffe Woods are between the village of Conisbrough and the Old Viaduct.
The track has been constructed in private woods and is a site of special scientific interest (SSSI)
Following a complaint from Natural England there is an investigation underway to identify and possibly prosecute those responsible for the building of this track under Section 28 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Anyone building further tracks or riding in the SSSI may face arrest, prosecution and the seizure of their bikes and equipment.

If you require and further information please contact.
http://neighbourhood.southyorks.police. ... onisbrough

bobp556

To add to the message by the Police. Steetley woods are nationally protected and carry a heavy penalty (up to £20,000) for anyone found damaging the trees and the habitat in the woods. The damage has become excessive since the formation of the downhill track.

I am sure that no rider seeks to destroy the countryside that you all enjoy and Natural England are not out to spoil anyone's enjoyment of downhill riding but this site now needs to be restored and the habitat protected.

Please could the organisers of this event contact me to discuss this ASAP.

Bob - email: Bobp556-neinv@yahoo.co.uk

skulpture

Hello All.

I have recently moved to the area. Been up and seen Steetley and have been out and about with the guys from extreme bike shop on a Thursday.

Ride a Marin B-17 but im after a Mongoose Pinn'r after Christmas.

I've met up with Jay and we've began riding again. Would be cool to meet more people and learn more about the routes of Doncaster!

G 8)