Category Archives: South Downs National Park

The trails are busier than ever

Posted on May 1, 2011 by

I don’t have to worry about trying to decide what to ride as life is a bit more structured now that I can road race every Tuesday. The mountain bike was an easy choice. I didn’t have a plan so … Continue reading →

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A Whinge

Posted on March 10, 2011 by

I am grumpy old man but I have reason. If you ride or ski or snowboard, or picnic or camp, (the list goes on and on) you’ll have your secret spots. They may be visited by others but when you … Continue reading →

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An unfortunate encounter reminds me how precious are our Downs

Posted on March 6, 2011 by

We are lucky here in Worthing. We have miles and miles of bridleways, footpaths and access land. This is a precious resource. We must respect it. I have spent time and resource trying to make sure that it stays precious … Continue reading →

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Its work Jim, but not as you know it.

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

Today we had a meeting with the people that have enabled the Steyning boys to build all those free ride trails above the Steyning Horseshoe. It was a site meeting so why drive when we can ride (this is a … Continue reading →

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Disappointingly slow

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

I fit a computer to record all my commuter mileage remembering that the last time I had a computer on my old Kona Kula  my average was 16mph, it is currently under 15mph. Is it my age, the fact that … Continue reading →

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