Tag Archives: MTB Sussex

Riding again

Posted on May 30, 2016 by backonthetracks

After a few weeks where getting out and off-road on my bike has had to take a back seat to “life”  I have been out 3 times in 4 days – twice on the South Downs and once, with Patrick, up into … Continue reading →

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Back on the South Downs

Posted on March 14, 2016 by backonthetracks

For the last few weeks I have had a spell of Singletrackmindedness – repeatedly exploring the myriad of paths in the Surrey Hills, sometimes as a guide (Al, Mart and Patrick at different times) and sometimes solo and tagging along. … Continue reading →

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Statistics!

Posted on May 19, 2015 by backonthetracks

I was checking on my recent progress after my layoff,  and I decided to add up the ascending info from my MTB rides over the last 2 + months …. and was pleasantly surprised……

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Dog please my leg is not your lunch! and MTB etiquette

Posted on May 5, 2015 by backonthetracks

After a few busy weeks I decided to take the day off and rest on Friday.  Much as I felt it a day wasted it also felt like the right thing to do.  So come Saturday I was semi-refreshed and up for … Continue reading →

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Is it spring yet?

Posted on April 28, 2015 by backonthetracks

Life has been busy recently – maybe I am trying to do too much and pretending I am 20 years younger than I am – but regaining fitness after my 3 month lay-off is hard work – anyway I am … Continue reading →

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2200 feet and other bike rides

Posted on April 16, 2015 by backonthetracks

     

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Oh chilly wind

Posted on March 17, 2015 by backonthetracks

The previous weekend it was a strong wind up from the SouthWest, by Saturday it had turned round and was blowing stong and cold from the NorthEast – arrghhhh – it felt more like January than March. Being buoyed up by last … Continue reading →

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Back in the saddle!

Posted on March 4, 2015 by backonthetracks

Two weeks ago tomorrow the Doc said it was OK to get back to doing things normally – it was just what I wanted to hear- yippie. Common sense prevailed and on Saturday afternoon I went out on bike – … Continue reading →

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Travels with Henry …or brrrrrrrr

Posted on December 6, 2014 by backonthetracks

Well Steinbeck travelled with Charley (a poodle) so I thought I would travel with my pet Henry today. Really the route I took today combined a number of fairly familiar paths to give  some gentle climbing off-road exercise, and keep Henry … Continue reading →

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I’d just like to thank the almighty for days like today

Posted on November 29, 2014 by backonthetracks

  What a beautiful day it was today –  these sunny early winter days are some of the best of the year.  And so it was out on the bike,  heading for the hills. I started at the “Old Toll … Continue reading →

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