Preview: Dartmoor 3 Day Bikecamping MTB Trip on the Horizon Dartmoor by MuddyGoose - July 6, 20150 If you've read much of this blog then you'll have no doubt come across my write ups of last years trip. Last year's trip took my mate Malcolm and I up to the North York Moors, where we rode from Cropton (where we left the car) to Whitby on our first day, then from Whitby to Guisborough and finally back to the car at Cropton on the third and final day. The overnight camping being done 'wild', firstly on the coast just south of Whitby and then the second night up in Guisborough forest. 130
Back on the mtb – Dropped into Cwmcarn for a quickie South Wales by MuddyGoose - November 28, 20140 Arm Pump, Chain Slap, Pedal Strikes and lots of bone shaking; all things that are missing from road cycling (some more 'sorely' missing than others, literally). 214
Lakes riding on the way to Scotland Lake District by MuddyGoose - September 1, 20143 Up until now I had never ridden a bike in the Lake District, neither mtb nor road. So with a work trip to Scotland approaching I decided to plan something; it's just off the M6 anyway! In fact a couple of weeks earlier we'd stopped off here on our way back from Scotland during a family camping holiday so plans to ride here had been formulating in my mind recently. 109
Exploring the North York Moors – Day 3 North York Moors by MuddyGoose - July 16, 20141 My main recollection of waking up on Day 3 was the feeling of getting out of bed in full view of the passing public. It wasn't that we'd slept in or that we'd mistakenly camped in the town square; it was only the odd couple of dog walkers and joggers but it still felt strange to be stretching and crawling out from my shelter at 6:00 AM in front of people busily going about their morning routine. So as we had on Day 2, we promptly packed up our stuff, back into our bags and for the final time headed off to find supplies. 181
Exploring the North York Moors – Day 2 North York Moors by MuddyGoose - July 11, 20142 Waking up under a 'canvas' sheet to the sound of the waves rolling in against the rocks below our cliffside, the sun up already and a day of mountain biking into the unknown ahead of us, we certainly felt no need for a 'lie in'. Yesterday's ride up from Cropton to Whitby had stretched the legs but we both awoke in high spirits and eager for Day 2. 157
Exploring the North York Moors – Day 1 North York Moors by MuddyGoose - July 4, 20144 It's something that I've been wanting to do for a good couple of years now; call up the appropriate OS maps, print off a bundle of them and then go exploring the North York Moors over several days. So I did just that, roped in a friend (Malcolm on this occasion) and took 3 days out to go ride. 126
A little bit of local knowledge goes a long way Yorkshire by MuddyGoose - April 18, 20140 I always check on the weather before going out for a ride and the forecast said sunny. What I forgot to check on, as usual, was the wind conditions. Ah well, at least I remembered to pack my Buff, windy ride it is then. 97
What to expect on Spoke Revolutions General by MuddyGoose - January 12, 20140 This is my new blog and it's going to be more focused on riding, inspirational photos and experiences. So I thought I'd start with a post that covers some of my best bits of my other blog MuddyGoose. 11