http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk What's new with the Trailblazers en-uk Tue, 31 Jul 2006 12:30:00 GMT Tue, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk trailblazer@riftzone.f2s.com http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk An RSS feed has been added to the site, with a view to bringing you the latest developments. Add the feed and check regularly... Tue, 31 Jul 2006 13:00:21 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk 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 Tue, 31 Jul 2006 16:00:31 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk The Grove Link is well received in the latest edition of the Forestry Commissions magazine. Tue, 31 Jul 2006 16:00:31 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk/forum 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. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 17:45:11 GMT http://www.riftzone.f2s.com/NewRoutes.pdf 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... Tue, 04 Aug 2006 08:15:03 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk 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 ! Tue, 17 Aug 2006 16:15:03 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk 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 ! Sun, 27 Aug 2006 20:30:03 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Check out the updated events. Trailbuilding volunteers needed for the start of the Red Route. Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:41:03 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Check out the updated events. More info added about the Red Route Tue, 08 Sep 2006 22:00:03 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Your help is needed to secure potential cycle trail funding. Please read... Tue, 08 Sep 2006 22:30:03 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk A map of the new Red Route has been added to the Red Route page... Tue, 09 Sep 2006 22:40:01 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk The site has had a few changes which make the joining process simpler and the benefits clearer... Tue, 12 Sep 2006 22:42:01 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk 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. Tue, 14 Sep 2006 08:42:01 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk 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. Tue, 15 Sep 2006 15:42:01 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk A slight site re-organisation to archive older features and keep the focus on current activities. Tue, 18 Sep 2006 16:05:01 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk GMsR 2006 photo galleries added. Can you spot yourself ? Tue, 24 Sep 2006 07:26:01 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Better late than never. And not as dull as it sounds - some very interesting photos... Tue, 27 Sep 2006 11:15:01 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Memories of a great family fun event, all in aid of a very worthy cause. Tue, 30 Sep 2006 08:30:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Red Route feature updated and events page updated. Mon, 09 Oct 2006 16:40:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk/events.htm Lots more trailbuilding dates added... Mon, 11 Oct 2006 17:29:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk 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 ! Mon, 20 Oct 2006 11:48:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk/500challenge.htm 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 ! Sat, 28 Oct 2006 08:47:01 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Trailblazer Secretary Vicky Chilcott urges members to act urgently to secure the future of the forest and the region. Sun, 19 Nov 2006 15:57:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk 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 Mon, 20 Nov 2006 15:57:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk 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. Mon, 18 Dec 2006 15:40:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Roll up, roll up, get yer quality riding jerseys here... Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:35:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk 2007 events updated, more to follow... Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:50:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk More events added... Mon, 13 Feb 2007 19:00:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Hamsterley gets a very good write up in the Independent. Don't take our word for it - read it for yourself. Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:20:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk May heralds this years enduro event in Hamsterley Forest. Organiser and Trailblazers Chairman, Andy Samanjoul promises a great event. Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:05:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Don't miss this superb event on Monday 2nd April 2007, 6.30pm in the Village Hall, Hamsterley Village. Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:10:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk The Citys Mayor got on his bike to launch what is hoped to grow into the NE's biggest annual cycle ride... Fri, 23 Mar 2007 21:27:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Please drive SLOWLY through Hamsterley Village - we want to promote good relations with local residents... Fri, 30 Mar 2007 11:25:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk 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. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 11:30:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk 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. Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:16:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk We have negotiated a 10% discount with a mountain biking holiday company in Verbier (for members). See the member benefits for details. Tue, 29 Apr 2007 08:25:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk The AGM presentation is now available for download... Thu, 03 May 2007 19:37:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Click on the Trail Guide to see elevation profiles and to access memory map routes for the waymarked trails... Thu, 21 May 2007 14:35:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Womens coaching days, club BBQ, trailbuilding days, club rides and much more added... Sat, 30 Jun 2007 08:18:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Print your own entry form and information sheet for this great event... Sat, 18 Aug 2007 08:09:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Read the in-depth report and view the fantastic scenery. Add lots of pain and it'd be like you were actually there... Thu, 06 Sep 2007 20:34:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Check it out at www.facebook.com Thu, 14 Sep 2007 11:34:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk I've added a search facility to the bottom of the main page. Enjoy... Thu, 19 Sep 2007 11:20:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Oil rig worker Peter Watson from Darlington ensures his proud charity fund raising record wasnt scuppered by work rosters. Thu, 21 Sep 2007 09:55:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Forestry Commission photographer, Mark Pinder snaps Peter Watson and Gary Ewing... Thu, 21 Sep 2007 10:15:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk As per title really... Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:32:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk With photographs - can you find yourself ? Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:25:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Comprehensive events calendar in a better format. Have a look and get involved... Fri, 13 Nov 2007 09:50:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk 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. Sat, 19 Jan 2008 07:43:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk No excuse not to be a part of it now... Sat, 19 Jan 2008 07:57:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk The trailbuilding page has been revamped... Sat, 03 Mar 2008 11:52:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk 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. Sat, 13 Mar 2008 08:01:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Find out more at the Trailblazers website... Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:06:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk 5.5 million pound development at Hamsterley to include the new Red Route, new Visitor Centre, MTB facilities... Fri, 10 Apr 2008 09:26:15 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk 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... Sat, 11 Apr 2008 08:30:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk/forum After being attacked by hackers the forum database wasn't recoverable so we're starting again from scratch with up to date forum software. Please register again. Sat, 02 Jun 2008 21:30:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk/ Three days, one hundred miles. Check out the scenery... Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk/ The aim of this ride around Hamsterley is to raise funds for CLICsargent. Please support generously : www.justgiving.com/philgibbins Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:15:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk/ On Sunday 14th September 2008, all roads west of The Grove will be closed between 9am and 6pm. Details on the site... Mon, 08 Jul 2008 10:30:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk/ They've reached Norway on their tandem and have just started cycling to Malta - more info on their 5,500km trip on their blog... Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:30:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk/ Charity bike ride, walk and run in aid of Macmillan Cancer support - Sunday 7th September 2008. Fri, 05 Aug 2008 14:10:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk/subscribe Now it's just too easy to help Hamsterley become the premier trail centre in the North East of England and also get exclusive benefits. Please join today if you're not already a member. Fri, 15 Feb 2009 15:10:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk/ We are finally able to announce the first major trailbuilding project since the Loop was built in 2005 : flowing downhill singletrack Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:10:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk/events.htm GMSR, kids club and coaching dates still to be confirmed but we have a very active calendar for 2009... Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:35:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk/ 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. This is especially the case this year as we have just got funding towards the new Red Trail and work has now started. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:15:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk/ Women are being invited to saddle up and discover the joys of mountain biking in Hamsterley Forest. Thu, 15 Mar 2009 08:50:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk/ This is a 50km (31.1 miles) circular route, boasting a lung/leg busting 1300m (4300ft) of climbing (and descending). Dare you take it on ? Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:39:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk/gallery.htm Pictures of some of the new trails/features under construction as of March 2009 : Special K and the Bombhole. Photographs courtesy of Darren Smith, rider is Peter Wilson. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:15:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Rifty documents and formalises two of his long standing routes which take you beyond the forest boundaries : Doctors Gate and Eggleston Moors... Mon, 18 May 2009 14:15:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Lisa Jobling's report on the club C2C jaunt in May : 13 Trailblazers, 140 miles, a fair slice of pain but lots of fun Wed, 24 May 2009 12:15:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk GMSR 2009 details, entry form and promotional poster now on the main page. Please stick the poster somewhere visible if you're able to... Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:30:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk A Trailblazer exclusive - read one chapter from Neil Ganders forthcoming book. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Hamsterley Fast and Furious Royal sponsored race series. Read all about it... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Another new section of Hamsterleys red grade trail is open, part of several new sections that will eventually form a 25km route... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:50:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk Nearly 60 cyclists and walkers, including 20 children, came to Hamsterley Forest to take part in the 7th Great Milk Stout Ride to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Thu, 25 Sep 2009 12:30:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk In place of the Club Pub Social on Monday 2 November, we have organized a Pie and Peas Suppper in Hamsterley Village Hall at 7pm. sAT, 24 oCT 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk An 18km night time trial and a six hour enduro course, described as the toughest enduro anywhere in the country. Unique opportunity for Trailblazers to test ride the venue. Tue, 15 Nov 2009 08:24:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk An exciting cross country and downhill race series using the same bike. More details on the site... Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:30:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk/events.htm Join in the 2010 events... Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:30:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk/ Hamsterley Trailblazers are planning a supporting trip covering the Coast and Castles Cycle Route between the 29th - 31st May 2010 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:30:00 GMT http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk/ This event consists of a Cross-Country race on Saturday 25th September 2010 and a Downhill on Sunday the 26th. The only catch is you have to use the same bike for both races. ONLINE EVENT ENTRIES NOW OPEN. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:00:00 GMT