Winter has transformed Calderdale into a stunning wonderland, and this week, the fresh snowfall was the perfect invitation to take my Fatbike for a cracking ride. The hills and moors, blanketed in white, offered a unique adventure as I glided over the frozen ground. The...
Mountain biking in Yorkshire during November is an exhilarating blend of autumn’s final hues and the crisp onset of winter. Trails around Calderdale and Kirklees offer challenging routes with rewarding views, and this year’s unusually dry trails make for an ideal riding experience. Though the...
October in the UK offers a fantastic time for mountain biking, with mild weather creating perfect conditions for outdoor adventures. As the leaves turn vibrant shades of Orange and Gold, trails become stunning backdrops for riding. The cooler temperatures make long rides enjoyable, while the...
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Off-Road Adventure to Watch the Mountain Bike Race at Tong Village A ride along an off-road route to watch the professionals race mountain bikes around a purpose-built course at Tong Village in Bradford was just what you need on a dry, warm Sunday. Our route to...
This past weekend, six of us embarked on an unforgettable bikepacking adventure, navigating the rugged beauty of the North West of England on our mountain bikes. Our route took us off-road from Slaidburn to Heysham via the challenging Salter Fell, with an overnight camping stop,...
A glorious Friday night of some off road riding on the singlespeed with friends and a stop at Nomadic Pizza (Denby Dale) for refuelling. ...
Another wet weekend with a cold Icelandic wind in the 2nd weekend of June.. ...
Old Saltburn is the original settlement, located in the Saltburn Gill. Records are scarce on its origins, but it was a centre for smugglers, and publican John Andrew is referred to as 'king of smugglers'. In 1856, the hamlet consisted of the Ship Inn and...
A Fatbike Adventure at JennRide: The Ultimate May Bank Holiday Experience Imagine kicking off your May bank holiday weekend with a thrilling Fatbike adventure at the annual JennRide event in the South Lakes. That's exactly what four of us did, meeting in Staveley on Friday evening,...
Sometimes you just can't beat a ride from your doorstep around the Calder Valley. Dry, dusty and warm blue skies. ...
A day of chasing the single-speeder and ebiker around the trails of Lancashire and Yorkshire. A 7am start from Halifax and heading to Hudderfield via Ainley Top to meet the guys at Huddersfield Leisure Centre. A steady ride along the canal to Slaithwaite and coffee at...
Nice to have some high pressure and warm air for a change. ...
A brilliant off-road loop plotted by James which would see us ride from Mytholmroyd to Guiseley on as much off-road trails as possible. The route linked moors, bridleways, cycleways and lanes to make this a 76 mile and 6,000 feet classic. ...
It's 21st April and we have sunshine albeit it a Northerly wind flow. Coffee at The Blue Teapot and Culture Bakery.. Mytholmroyd and Slaithwaite. ...
So many nice baristas to mention and these are in no particular order of preference although TBT and LKD do make awesome tasting cappuccinos. The Blue Teapot, Larder and Kitchen Deli, Wired, Gails, The Cakery, The Bakery, Culture Bakery Co, Ashbys, Coffee Lounge, Hermanos, The Wild...
An urban singlespeed ride to North Leeds from Halifax - plenty of mud along the way.. ...
A loop around the peninsula with highlights of boat builders yard on the canal, Andy Smith on guitar, Driftwood Cafe at Little Brighton, Rock Ferry, West Kirby for lunch and back to Thornton-Le-Moor along the traffic free fab cycle way. ...
Panopticon adventure Bikepacking As the blue sky warmed up over Halifax, the three of us set out on a bikepacking adventure to find four panopticons in the Yorkshire and Lancashire region. The three of us were excited to explore the rugged terrain of the area and...
The Newcastle Loop A journey that would take me from the northern town of Guisborough to the heart of Newcastle following a coastal route. The return leg would be inland and as much off-road as possible. What a ride on the Fatbike by bearclawbicycleco.com/frank-titanium-fat-bike 227km (141...
A small loop around Nidderdale A nice morning of sunshine with chunky gravel, wet lanes and blistering cold icy rain for the afternoon...
Cycling single-speed, FAT, fully geared or on a Brompton around London it's been another amazing year of being on two wheels. My adventures have taken me to new places within the UK and met some awesome people at the same time. A couple of wet adventures but...