Riding in the mud:
So now's the time of year when mountain biking becomes a bit colder and very muddy.
Now, I love playing in the mud as a (sort of) grown up, but it's worth thinking -if it's really that muddy, should I ride it?
You can easily clean your self, clothes and bike when you get home, but what will that trail look like next time?
I'm not riding lots of the local trails during the winter (apart from when the ground's frozen) to not damage the trails. You can turn them into muddy puddles really quickly, which also causes the trail to widen, damaging the natural environment.
If you're planning a ride, think about how it will be compared to summer, and whether it's going to be worth it, and save some for the best weather.
Been speaking to many people who were in the Showroom last week watching From the Inside Out - great MTB film, riders doing HUGE stuff in beautiful British Columbia with posh cameras - trailer below:
Monday, December 12
Monday, November 7
Anti Social Behaviour in Meersbrook:
Seen here:
The local Safer Neighbourhoods Team have reported that they will be switching priorities to concentrate on dealing with anti-social behaviour in Meersbrook Park.
Following the latest Police and Communities Together meeting priorities have been amended. Police will up their activity to tackle yobs in Meersbrook Park, particularly at the skate park.
There have been two muggings in the normally crime free Park over the last few weeks. Also criminal damage and vandalism has been a problem, with a new wood sculpture upended and a feature in the playground being set on fire.
If you experience any anti-social behaviour, please report it.
We'd also like to say, we've only seen nice respectful behaviour from kids and young people using the bowl, and hope to see more of it as well as nice riding.
In the meantime, here's an excellent professional display of no handed bike moves. Don't try this at home or on the street...
Seen here:
The local Safer Neighbourhoods Team have reported that they will be switching priorities to concentrate on dealing with anti-social behaviour in Meersbrook Park.
Following the latest Police and Communities Together meeting priorities have been amended. Police will up their activity to tackle yobs in Meersbrook Park, particularly at the skate park.
There have been two muggings in the normally crime free Park over the last few weeks. Also criminal damage and vandalism has been a problem, with a new wood sculpture upended and a feature in the playground being set on fire.
If you experience any anti-social behaviour, please report it.
We'd also like to say, we've only seen nice respectful behaviour from kids and young people using the bowl, and hope to see more of it as well as nice riding.
In the meantime, here's an excellent professional display of no handed bike moves. Don't try this at home or on the street...
Friday, October 7
Half Term Cycling:
We're running three days of free cycling events in half term, including linking up with Meersbrook Park Tree Day on 27th October.
Monday 24th October: Greenhill Park.
North Shore, Games and Skills session. 1pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday 26th October: Greenhill Park.
North Shore, Games and Skills session. 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 27th October: Meersbrook Park.
North Shore, Games and Skills session. 12pm - 4pm
For any of the sessions, you need to fill in a consent form - click link below to download one:
http://recyclebikes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Consent-Form-PAYP.pdf
You are allowed to bring your own bike and helmet.
We'll bring bikes, helmets and everything else.
Email bmx@heeleydevtrust.com, or call 0114 250 7717 if you've got any questions.
Now two videos from Mutiny - one based in England with quite a few Sheffield venues in there (and at least one Sheffield rider), and the other a beautifully shot American film with some stunning riding in.
We're running three days of free cycling events in half term, including linking up with Meersbrook Park Tree Day on 27th October.
Monday 24th October: Greenhill Park.
North Shore, Games and Skills session. 1pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday 26th October: Greenhill Park.
North Shore, Games and Skills session. 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 27th October: Meersbrook Park.
North Shore, Games and Skills session. 12pm - 4pm
For any of the sessions, you need to fill in a consent form - click link below to download one:
http://recyclebikes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Consent-Form-PAYP.pdf
You are allowed to bring your own bike and helmet.
We'll bring bikes, helmets and everything else.
Email bmx@heeleydevtrust.com, or call 0114 250 7717 if you've got any questions.
Now two videos from Mutiny - one based in England with quite a few Sheffield venues in there (and at least one Sheffield rider), and the other a beautifully shot American film with some stunning riding in.
LGM - England from Mutiny Bikes on Vimeo.
Denton/Fort Worth TX from Mutiny Bikes on Vimeo.
Friday, September 16
What we did this summer
& Last Saturday Club
It’s been a right busy summer! We’ve been taking bikes and the ‘Not Shore’ obstacle course all over - including Heeley Festival, Lowedges, Cliffhanger, Ecclesall & Wheata Woods, Parkwood Springs, York, Bradford and Liverpool. That’s all as well as Last Saturday Club at Greenhill Park and Meersbrook Park. We’ve really enjoyed riding with loads of folks and are looking forward to a last few sessions in half term before the bad weather comes in.
I’d really like to thank Barclays Spaces for Sport and the CTC, amongst others, for continuing to support us to deliver free sessions to the young people of Sheffield.
It's Last Saturday Club at Greenhill and Meersbrook on 24th September, and we hope to see you there. 11:30am Greenhill, 2:30pm Meersbrook.
Make sure you’re on our mailing list to find out about the free events running in half term – email bmx@heeleydevtrust.com for details or to get on the list. On your bikes!
Tuesday, July 26
It's Summer, Let's Ride:
It's the summer holidays and we've got a programme of rides to get involved with.
This includes free guided Mountain Bike Rides for 8-13 year olds, but you must book on for these. Email bmx@heeleydevtrust.com soon for your place.
Dates:
30th July: Last Saturday Club
11:30-13:30 at Greenhill.
14:30-16:30 at Meersbrook
1st August: Ecclesall Woods Mountain bike ride
10:00-12:30: Introduction to basic techniques and trails.
13:00-14:30: Intermediate session - further trails and techniques.
Please email or call to book.
9th August: Wheata Woods Mountain bike ride
10:00-12:30: Introduction to basic techniques and trails.
13:00-14:30: Intermediate session - further trails and techniques.
Please email or call to book.
11th August: Wheata Woods Mountain bike ride
10:00-12:30: Introduction to basic techniques and trails.
13:00-14:30: Intermediate session - further trails and techniques.
Please email or call to book.
14th August: Lowedges Festival, Greenhill Park.
North Shore, Games and Skills session. 12:00 - 16:00
27th August: Last Saturday Club
CANCELLED due to staff shortages.
24th September: Last Saturday Club
11:30-13:30 at Greenhill.
14:30-16:30 at Meersbrook
Please call or email bmx@heeleydevtrust.com to book onto the mountain bike sessions.
For any of the sessions, you need to fill in a consent form.
You are allowed to bring your own bike and helmet.
We'll bring bikes, helmets and everything else.
Hope to see you there!
It's the summer holidays and we've got a programme of rides to get involved with.
This includes free guided Mountain Bike Rides for 8-13 year olds, but you must book on for these. Email bmx@heeleydevtrust.com soon for your place.
Dates:
30th July: Last Saturday Club
11:30-13:30 at Greenhill.
14:30-16:30 at Meersbrook
1st August: Ecclesall Woods Mountain bike ride
10:00-12:30: Introduction to basic techniques and trails.
13:00-14:30: Intermediate session - further trails and techniques.
Please email or call to book.
9th August: Wheata Woods Mountain bike ride
10:00-12:30: Introduction to basic techniques and trails.
13:00-14:30: Intermediate session - further trails and techniques.
Please email or call to book.
11th August: Wheata Woods Mountain bike ride
10:00-12:30: Introduction to basic techniques and trails.
13:00-14:30: Intermediate session - further trails and techniques.
Please email or call to book.
14th August: Lowedges Festival, Greenhill Park.
North Shore, Games and Skills session. 12:00 - 16:00
27th August: Last Saturday Club
CANCELLED due to staff shortages.
24th September: Last Saturday Club
11:30-13:30 at Greenhill.
14:30-16:30 at Meersbrook
Please call or email bmx@heeleydevtrust.com to book onto the mountain bike sessions.
For any of the sessions, you need to fill in a consent form.
You are allowed to bring your own bike and helmet.
We'll bring bikes, helmets and everything else.
Hope to see you there!
Wednesday, April 13
Ride this Easter:
We're running three sessions next week at Greenhill and Meersbrook, and we want you there on a bike!
We'll be running North Shore sessions as well as lots of games and maybe some sessions in the skate bowl (Meersbrook) and on the ramps (Greenhill).
All the sessions run from 12pm til 4pm. You need consent forms. We'll bring bikes, helmets and everything else.
Dates:
Meersbrook:20/4/11 Weds
Greenhill: 21/4/11 Thurs
Meersbrook:22/4/11 Fri
And don't forget Last Saturday Club is coming up in a couple of weeks - 30th April.
11:30-13:30 at Greenhill.
14:30-16:30 at Meersbrook
Lovely video below:
Local lads in Sheffield, with some lovely cameras and riding.
Well worth checking them out on Vimeo - lots more local vids.
We're running three sessions next week at Greenhill and Meersbrook, and we want you there on a bike!
We'll be running North Shore sessions as well as lots of games and maybe some sessions in the skate bowl (Meersbrook) and on the ramps (Greenhill).
All the sessions run from 12pm til 4pm. You need consent forms. We'll bring bikes, helmets and everything else.
Dates:
Meersbrook:20/4/11 Weds
Greenhill: 21/4/11 Thurs
Meersbrook:22/4/11 Fri
And don't forget Last Saturday Club is coming up in a couple of weeks - 30th April.
11:30-13:30 at Greenhill.
14:30-16:30 at Meersbrook
Lovely video below:
Local lads in Sheffield, with some lovely cameras and riding.
Well worth checking them out on Vimeo - lots more local vids.
Thursday, February 17
Learn & share BMX Skills for the next 5 weeks @ Meersbrook Bowl.
Come along and work on dropping in and pumping round the bowl as well as some games on the tennis courts.
3pm while 5pm. Tuesdays. Starting on 22nd Feb, running through til 22nd March
Who knows, you could be as good as Drew Bezanson soon:
Come along and work on dropping in and pumping round the bowl as well as some games on the tennis courts.
3pm while 5pm. Tuesdays. Starting on 22nd Feb, running through til 22nd March
Who knows, you could be as good as Drew Bezanson soon:
SIMPLE SESSION 2011 - Drew Bezanson from JC Pieri on Vimeo.
Seen on Prollyisnotprobably.
Monday, February 7
ReCycle Rides is back this month
It's the return of ReCycle Rides including Last Saturday Club this month. It's been a busy, snowy windy time the last few months and we've not managed to ride that much.
We've secured some more funding to run activities at Meersbrook and Greenhill this spring and hope to run lots of stuff through the year.
To receive up to date information, please sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of the site, or email ed - bmx@heeleydevtrust.com
Everything we're running is free and open access. We're running four events in half term, come and give it a go.
Programme:
Tues 22nd Feb: After School BMX Club 15:00-17:00
Bike Club focussing on BMX riding in the bowl,
but all welcome as long as you can ride
without stabilizers.
This is running Every Tues for 5 weeks!
Come to get your bike skills.
Weds 23rd Feb: Meersbrook North Shore and BMX day 12:00-16:00
Half term event with North Shore obstacle course
Come see if you can ride the course. Also
playing games on the tennis courts and just
having fun on bikes.
Fri 25th Feb: Greenhill North Shore and BMX day 12:00-16:00
Half term event with North Shore obstacle course
Come see if you can ride the course. Lets
have fun on bikes.
Sat 26th Feb: Last Saturday Club.
11:30am-1:30pm: Greenhill LSC in Greenhill Park
2:30pm - 4:30pm: Meersbrook LSC in Meersbrook Park
Last Saturday Club - Last Saturday of the Month.
Give it a go!
And here's something we won't be trying. This month Bienve Aguado performed the first ever double front flip on a bike. Worth a look:
It's the return of ReCycle Rides including Last Saturday Club this month. It's been a busy, snowy windy time the last few months and we've not managed to ride that much.
We've secured some more funding to run activities at Meersbrook and Greenhill this spring and hope to run lots of stuff through the year.
To receive up to date information, please sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of the site, or email ed - bmx@heeleydevtrust.com
Everything we're running is free and open access. We're running four events in half term, come and give it a go.
Programme:
Tues 22nd Feb: After School BMX Club 15:00-17:00
Bike Club focussing on BMX riding in the bowl,
but all welcome as long as you can ride
without stabilizers.
This is running Every Tues for 5 weeks!
Come to get your bike skills.
Weds 23rd Feb: Meersbrook North Shore and BMX day 12:00-16:00
Half term event with North Shore obstacle course
Come see if you can ride the course. Also
playing games on the tennis courts and just
having fun on bikes.
Fri 25th Feb: Greenhill North Shore and BMX day 12:00-16:00
Half term event with North Shore obstacle course
Come see if you can ride the course. Lets
have fun on bikes.
Sat 26th Feb: Last Saturday Club.
11:30am-1:30pm: Greenhill LSC in Greenhill Park
2:30pm - 4:30pm: Meersbrook LSC in Meersbrook Park
Last Saturday Club - Last Saturday of the Month.
Give it a go!
And here's something we won't be trying. This month Bienve Aguado performed the first ever double front flip on a bike. Worth a look:
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