Duddon Valley
The first time I dropped into the Duddon Valley, I was overcome by just how beautiful the scenery is. Not that I was able to admire it for long, as […]
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2018 PMBA Enduro Series, Round 3 – Graythwaite
“It was definitely type 2 fun”, I overheard someone say as we milled around the finish line at round three of the PMBA Enduro series at Graythwaite, and looking down […]
Helvellyn Sunrise
“We’ve got a bit of an early start for tomorrow’s ride”, announced Dan as I lay crashed out on the sofa after a long day after the night before, at […]
2017 PMBA Enduro Series, Round 5 – Grizedale
As I wiped away the large blob of cold wet mud that had landed dangerously close to my mouth, my fears that it was, in fact, an altogether more unpleasant […]
She Ride Bikes with Flare
‘Ride Bikes’ and ‘Flare’ ladies ride up Walna Scar Since taking over Ulverston-based bike shop Ride Bikes (formerly DC Cycles), new owners Jenny Nuttall and Dan Stringer have introduced some […]
Nan Bield Pass
As I slung my bike back up onto my back, I cursed myself for having forgotten to bring the ingenious piece of foam insulation tube that I’d been given when […]
Walna Scar, Dunnerdale Fells and Seathwaite loop
Ever since riding Walna Scar in the snow a few months ago, I’ve been desperate to return and ride that awesome descent in slightly less challenging conditions. And after riding […]
