Dalbeattie Hardrock Challenge.

Me again,

Just to let you all know that entries are still open for this years Dalbeattie Hardrock Challenge!! Held over a 10 mile run then a full 16mile lap of the Dalbeattie red grade trail, this event is a good challenge for anybody!! Entries can be either as an individual, or a team of 2 (1 runner, 1 cyclist). Online entries available!!

Date for the event is Sunday 3rd October.

More info, including how to enter, can be found at:

http://www.dalbeattiehardrockchallenge.org/

Cheers!!

Enter the Darkside!!!

Hey again,

Just to let you all know that Vadars Lair at Mabie has re-opened!! It was closed due to harvesting work early last year, during which it was all but destroyed! We have gradually put it back together bit by bit, and making a few wee improvements here and there!!

Several of the old logs were rotten and have now been replaced by good, sturdy machined and treated timbers which should hopefully last a bit longer!

Lots of the original features still remain, and have simply been strengthened and enhanced to make it that bit more rider friendly, yet still retain its edge!

The only trouble is that where as once before you were weaving your way through the tall spruce trees, you now come out onto an open hill with some stunning views down over Lochaber Loch! Here's Cove taking it all in on a sunny September day!!

Just remember to keep your eyes on the trail!!

Enjoy!!

Mabies Miles Better!!!

Hey All,

Just a quick note to say that Tally, Skinner and Cam have been working their magic on the red route at Mabie again, and that the berms on Descender Bender are now back!!!

The surface has been upgraded and the berms have been beefed up a little, just to hold you in a wee bit better!! Take a look at the photo's and see what you think yourself!!

Its all now fully re-open so go on, have a go!!!! You know you want to!!!!

Trailfairies and the IMBA Conference

It was great to have the opportunity to do a presentation on the Trailfairies at the IMBA UK Conference on Friday. With the help of Rich, Moray and Bruce, some of our most experienced 'fairies, we looked at 'Why (Trailfairy) Volunteers are Valuable'.

Here's a video Moray put together for the conference. It highlights some of the trails the fairies have built, all by hand:

Glentress Trailfairy Trails from moraycuthill on Vimeo.

If this has wetted your appetite for some trailwork, new volunteers are always most welcome, no experience is needed and it's free (save for the usual £3/day parking charge at Glentress).

Check out http://www.glentresstrailfairies.org/ or www.7stanes.gov.uk/glentresstrailfairies for more info.

cheers,

andy (mtb ranger)