tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176225792011-07-28T18:50:11.581+01:00Back to my RoutesTales from the trails and beyond.Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18423908073209400111noreply@blogger.comBlogger131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17622579.post-80518757292843604572006-12-30T13:00:00.000Z2007-01-14T13:10:01.976ZPenmachno peltingWhen?Saturday 30th December 2006Where?Penmachno Trail, near Betws-y-Coed, Wales.Who?Gatecrasher Steve, Hardcore Simon.Which way?Just follow the signs.Is it published?Not yet. Visit http://www.mbwales.com/ to check for its appearance.Tracklog file? (What’s this?)No. :-( HighlightsHard to say without a map to refer to. But there are a couple of fast singletrack sections on hardpack/rocks and the Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18423908073209400111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17622579.post-1142970201243495052006-03-04T19:36:00.000Z2006-10-22T13:29:56.543+01:00Rushup, Push downWhen?4th March 2006Where?Mam Nick car park (near Castleton).Who?Gatecrasher Steve, Hardcore Simon.Which way?Mam Nick > Rushup Edge > Chapel Gate > Mam Nick!Is it published?No. No-one would publish a ride that short!Tracklog file? (What’s this?)No. HighlightsDescent of Chapel Gate Track (but not today).MemoriesIt had snowed quite heavily before this ride. It didn't seem too bad at first but up on Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18423908073209400111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17622579.post-1132525812483585782005-11-20T22:21:00.000Z2006-10-22T13:29:56.427+01:00Blue Dawn at the Blue JohnWhen?Sunday 20th November (7.59am start!) Where?Blue John Cavern, near Castleton, Peak District.Who?Gatecrasher SteveWhich way?Blue John Cavern > Quarry > Oxlow Rake > Cavedale > Casteleton > Blue John CavernIs it published?Probably not (it's a bit short).Tracklog file? (What’s this?)Coming soon! HighlightsCavedale descent.Picturesque climb through trees at Oxlow Rake.The broken road climb (maybeStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18423908073209400111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17622579.post-1128799678998675382005-09-18T18:30:00.000+01:002006-10-22T13:29:55.608+01:00Grizedale Grind (Grizedale Challenge 2005)When?18th September 2005Where?Grizedale Forest (Lake District)SD 335 944Who?Gatecrasher Steve, The King of Ross, Mountain Man Dave.Which way?Followed the route markers around Grizedale forest over to near Consiton Water and back to Grizedale.Is it published?No.Tracklog file? (What’s this?)Yes. Download it from here.HighlightsLots of great Grizedale trails, most of which can be ridden all year Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18423908073209400111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17622579.post-1128801534645604962005-08-26T20:58:00.000+01:002006-10-22T13:29:55.674+01:00Bakewell "Bumpy" RideWhen?26th August 2005.Where?Bakewell, Peak District.Who?Gatecrasher SteveWhich way?Bakewell > Chatsworth > Bakewell (loop).Is it published?Yes. This is a shortened version of Route 19, Bakewell – Chatsworth, in “Mountain Biking in the Peak District”, omitting the loop around Aaron Hole Plantation (points C - H). Tracklog file? (What’s this?)Yes. Download from here. HighlightsSingletrack climb Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18423908073209400111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17622579.post-1128801599698972002005-06-25T20:59:00.000+01:002006-10-22T13:29:55.732+01:0024 hours... let's call it a day (Mountain Mayhem 2005)When?25th June 2005Where?Saab Salomon Mountain Mayhem, Eastnor Castle Deer Park, Herefordshire.Who?Gatecrasher Steve, Mr Motivator, DIY Dave, The King of Ross.(And a great many other riders to boot.)Which way?Signposted for the event only.Is it published?Not really as it's not all guaranteed to be open to the public outside the event. You can see a copy of the course map here.Tracklog file? (WhatStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18423908073209400111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17622579.post-1128802203335705662005-06-18T21:08:00.000+01:002006-10-22T13:29:56.084+01:00Middle Moor PicnicWhen?18th June 2005Where?Marple Bridge, Peak District.SJ 963896 Who?Gatecrasher SteveWhich way?Marple Bridge > Roman Lakes > Hayfield > Middle Moor > Cown Edge > Marple Bridge.Is it published?Not to my knowledge.Tracklog file? (What’s this?)Yes. Download from here. HighlightsDescent from Middle Moor to the A624.MemoriesSitting in the grass, half way up the climb from Hayfield towards Middle MoorStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18423908073209400111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17622579.post-1128802253380009382005-06-11T21:10:00.000+01:002006-10-22T13:29:56.140+01:00Baa Banana Black SheepWhen?11th June 2005Where?Castleton, Peak District.Who?Gatecrasher Steve, Mr Motivator, DIY Dave.Which way?Castleton > Blue John Cavern > Rushup Edge > Chapel Gate Track > Edale > Hollins Cross > Hope Cross > Rowlee Farm > Ladybower Reservoir > Hope Castleton.Is it published?Probably. It's some of the best all-year riding in the Peak District.Tracklog file? (What’s this?)Yes. Download from here. Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18423908073209400111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17622579.post-1128803931016723662005-06-04T21:38:00.000+01:002006-10-22T13:29:56.198+01:00Field TripWhen?4th June 2005Where?HadfieldWho?Gatecrasher Steve, Mr MotivatorWhich way?Hadfield Station > Charlesworth (via TPT) > Cown Edge > Lantern Pike > Hayfield > Coldwell Clough > Broad Clough > Kinder Reservoir > Middle Moor > Plainsteads > Charlesworth > Hadfield StationIs it published?Yes, in a magazine (mid 2005) but I've forgotten which one! :-(Tracklog file? (What's this?)Yes. Download from Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18423908073209400111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17622579.post-1128803985271047712005-05-29T21:39:00.000+01:002006-10-22T13:29:56.256+01:00Grizedale Grins and GrimacesWhen?25th May 2005Where?Grizedale Forest, Lake District, Cumbria.Who?Gatecrasher Steve, Mountain Man Dave.Which way?Follow the tracklog.Is it published?Not to my knowledge.Tracklog file? (What’s this?)Yes. Download from here. HighlightsA tough climb up through the trees.Easy riding above Coniston Water.MemoriesBoth of us gasping for breath as we climbed through the trees.Views of Coniston Water Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18423908073209400111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17622579.post-1128804233105971222004-10-18T21:40:00.000+01:002006-10-22T13:29:56.314+01:00Marin TrailWhen?16th October 2004Where?Marin Trail near Betws-y-Coed.Who?Gatecrasher Steve, Mr Motivator.Which way?Just follow the "Marin" signs.Is it published?Yes. Try the Mountain Bike Wales website where there are maps and directions to get there.Tracklog file? (What’s this?)Yes. Download from here. HighlightsProbably the best flowing singletrack sections in North Wales. Nothing too challenging, just Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18423908073209400111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17622579.post-1142724865761145922004-07-24T23:20:00.000+01:002006-10-22T13:29:56.486+01:00Monsal DaleWhen?24th July 2004Where?Monsal Head, Derbyshire.Who?Gatecrasher Steve, Downhill HalesWhich way?Monsal Head > Great Longstone > Longstone Edge > High Rake > Deep Rake > Peak Pasture > Calver > Hassop > Monsal Trail > Great Longstone > Monsal HeadIs it published?There are longer variations on this ride in several Peak District guide books.Tracklog file? (What’s this?)Yes. Download from here. Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18423908073209400111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17622579.post-1129664503942068832004-06-11T20:00:00.000+01:002006-10-22T13:29:56.370+01:00Stations of Hope CrossWhen?11th June 2004Where?Edale, Peak DistrictWho?Gatecrasher Steve, Downhill HalesWhich way?Blue John Cavern car park > Mam Tor > Hollins Cross > Edale Valley > Hope Cross > Hope > Castleton > Blue John Cavern car park Is it published?Probably. There are lots of variations on this popular route.Tracklog file? (What’s this?)Yes. Download from here. HighlightsDescent from Hollins Cross to Edale Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18423908073209400111noreply@blogger.com0