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    <title>Hamsterley Trailblazer News</title>
    <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
    <description>What's new with the Trailblazers</description>
    <language>en-uk</language>
    <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2006 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
    <lastBuildDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</lastBuildDate>
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    <webMaster>trailblazer@riftzone.f2s.com</webMaster>

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      <title>RSS Feed Added</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>An RSS feed has been added to the site, with a view to bringing you the latest developments. Add the feed and check regularly...</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2006 13:00:21 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Your site needs you</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Lets get this site moving folks - ever fancied publishing an article or some photo's ? Send me the text/photos and I'll webify it for u. And I wont even charge, much :-) Let's get some of the best mountain biking content available on this site. I'm sure someone could knock up something on Morzine for me without too much effort. Send all new content to trailblazer@riftzone.f2s.com</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2006 16:00:31 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hamsterley featured in Forest Life</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>The Grove Link is well received in the latest edition of the Forestry Commissions magazine.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2006 16:00:31 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Forum Logo Link Change</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk/forum</link>
      <description>Following a forum vote, the logo in the top left of the forum now links to the main site instead of the forum front page.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2006 17:45:11 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Planning permission granted for Red Route</title>
      <link>http://www.riftzone.f2s.com/NewRoutes.pdf</link>
      <description>Planning permission has been granted for the Red Route (click headline to see plan). Fund raising and grants application have now stepped up a notch. The planned Red Route will be a singletrack all weather surface cut through virgin forest. Check back for regular updates...</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2006 08:15:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>4th Annual Great Milk (Stout) Ride</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Challenging charity bike ride or walk in aid of Macmillan Cancer support - Sunday 17th Sept 2006, 10.30am start, registration from 9am. Check the website for full details and entry form. See you there !</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2006 16:15:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Transrockies Training Blog</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Trailblazer Committee member Ashley Scott records his training regime and progress for the 2007 Transrockies 600km mountain bike race in Canada after a being inspired by a television programme. We wish him the very best of luck !</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Aug 2006 20:30:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Events added</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Check out the updated events. Trailbuilding volunteers needed for the start of the Red Route.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:41:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Events added and Red Route page updated</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Check out the updated events. More info added about the Red Route</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2006 22:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>South West Durham Heritage Corridor Link</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Your help is needed to secure potential cycle trail funding. Please read...</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2006 22:30:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Red Route map added</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>A map of the new Red Route has been added to the Red Route page...</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2006 22:40:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Joining made easy</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>The site has had a few changes which make the joining process simpler and the benefits clearer...</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2006 22:42:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Red Route Trailbuilding Map added</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>As well as various site fixes (pages opening in same window rather than different ones, Visitor Centre link fixed, transparent header), another map has been added to the Red Route page showing the areas that need trailbuilding activity.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2006 08:42:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Kielder Big Bike Weekend details added</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Daily social rides, trail building workshops, conference banquet, showing of Roam film and 'take a kid mountain biking' day. Events at Leaplish Leisure Centre and Kielder Castle.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2006 15:42:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Archived Features</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>A slight site re-organisation to archive older features and keep the focus on current activities.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2006 16:05:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>GMsR 2006 Photo's available</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>GMsR 2006 photo galleries added. Can you spot yourself ?</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2006 07:26:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Annual Report 2005/2006</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Better late than never. And not as dull as it sounds - some very interesting photos...</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2006 11:15:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>GMsR 2006 Memories</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Memories of a great family fun event, all in aid of a very worthy cause.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2006 08:30:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Updates</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Red Route feature updated and events page updated.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2006 16:40:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trailbuilding Dates added</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk/events.htm</link>
      <description>Lots more trailbuilding dates added...</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2006 17:29:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Wood'n'Wheels Autumn Fest</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Live bands, Hog Roast, Lupine and Cateye light demo's, organised night ride and much more. With free admission, you'd be mad not to come !</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2006 11:48:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Prague to Warsaw</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk/500challenge.htm</link>
      <description>Sarah Maskill recalls the trip of a lifetime : a 500km ride in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. It's not too late to donate online !</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2006 08:47:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Urgent action needed !</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Trailblazer Secretary Vicky Chilcott urges members to act urgently to secure the future of the forest and the region.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Nov 2006 15:57:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trailblazers go to the House of Commons</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>The Trailblazers are invited to the House of Commons to meet MPs and talk about how the new trails have transformed cycling in the County</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2006 15:57:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Wood'n'Wheels Webcam</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>In association with Wood'n'Wheels, the Trailblazers have set up a webcam in the forest so you can see what the weather's like before you visit.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2006 15:40:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hamsterley Trailblazers riding jerseys now available</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Roll up, roll up, get yer quality riding jerseys here...</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:35:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2007 Events Calendar updated</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>2007 events updated, more to follow...</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:50:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2007 Events Calendar updated</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>More events added...</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2007 19:00:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>More praise for Hamsterley</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Hamsterley gets a very good write up in the Independent. Don't take our word for it - read it for yourself.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:20:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hamster VI Enduro Announced</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>May heralds this years enduro event in Hamsterley Forest. Organiser and Trailblazers Chairman, Andy Samanjoul promises a great event.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:05:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trailblazers AGM, Guest Speaker and refreshments</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Don't miss this superb event on Monday 2nd April 2007, 6.30pm in the Village Hall, Hamsterley Village.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:10:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Durham Big Bike Ride</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>The Citys Mayor got on his bike to launch what is hoped to grow into the NE's biggest annual cycle ride...</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 21:27:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Slow down</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Please drive SLOWLY through Hamsterley Village - we want to promote good relations with local residents...</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 11:25:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>AGM - Important Information</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Chris Davy, Chairman of the Co Durham Tourism Partnership - is coming to Monday night's AGM. This is very significant to us as the Co Durham Tourism Partnership is the body that will or will not, recommend the new Red Route for funding to ONE - ie whether or not we'll get a good chunk of the 500K we need.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 11:30:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Great North Forest Ride</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>The only forest ride not to pass any trees (but well worth a look). Sunday 24th June 2007. 21 miles (with turn back points). Entry form available here.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:16:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Powder and Dust</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>We have negotiated a 10% discount with a mountain biking holiday company in Verbier (for members). See the member benefits for details.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2007 08:25:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>AGM Presentation Available</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>The AGM presentation is now available for download...</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2007 19:37:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Memory Map routes available for waymarked trails</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Click on the Trail Guide to see elevation profiles and to access memory map routes for the waymarked trails...</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2007 14:35:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New events added</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Womens coaching days, club BBQ, trailbuilding days, club rides and much more added...</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2007 08:18:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>5th GMSR ride</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Print your own entry form and information sheet for this great event...</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Aug 2007 08:09:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Nigel Wilkinson reflects on the TransRockies race</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Read the in-depth report and view the fantastic scenery. Add lots of pain and it'd be like you were actually there... </description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2007 20:34:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Trailblazers now have their own facebook group</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Check it out at www.facebook.com</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2007 11:34:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Website Search added</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>I've added a search facility to the bottom of the main page. Enjoy...</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2007 11:20:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Oil's well that ends well</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Oil rig worker Peter Watson from Darlington ensures his proud charity fund raising record wasnt scuppered by work rosters.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2007 09:55:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New red section open</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Forestry Commission photographer, Mark Pinder snaps Peter Watson and Gary Ewing...</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2007 10:15:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Meeting minutes and new events added</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>As per title really...</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:32:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Great Milk Stout Ride review</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>With photographs - can you find yourself ?</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:25:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Comprehensive 2008 calendar of events now available</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Comprehensive events calendar in a better format. Have a look and get involved...</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2007 09:50:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Specialized Challenge Series and Giant demo days</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Specialized and Giants demo fleets and technical teams will be at each event, allowing riders to test ride some of the best bikes on the market.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jan 2008 07:43:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2008 Membership fees MASSIVELY reduced</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>No excuse not to be a part of it now...</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jan 2008 07:57:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trailbuilding revamp</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>The trailbuilding page has been revamped...</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Mar 2008 11:52:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>AGM announced</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>AGM details and agenda available. As in previous years we will be inviting representatives of other relevant organisations to attend and will therefore be looking for a good turnout from our membership to show how strong mountain biking is in this area.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2008 08:01:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Sustrans 2008 programme of events available</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>Find out more at the Trailblazers website...</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:06:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Great news for Hamsterley</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>5.5 million pound development at Hamsterley to include the new Red Route, new Visitor Centre, MTB facilities...</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2008 09:26:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fortnightly Female evening rides</title>
      <link>http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk</link>
      <description>In response to demand from all the women who have spent too much of the winter curled up by the fire, we're running some easy 'Get back into biking' evening rides...</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2008 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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