Proposed trails at Cardinham woods
This looks great! I can't wait to see if this happens, fingers crossed! Meeting at Cardinham next sunday, I should be going if anybody fancies coming? Click on the link below to see the trail map -
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.32!!
Saxo bikings first edit!
Walking digger days at Gawton
Walking Digger Dig Days
Public Event for Woodland Riders · By Brett Nicolle
When - Friday, February 3, 2012 at 8:00am until Monday, February 6, 2012 at 5:00pm
We have finally managed to secure the walking digger to complete the sections of track 4. It will start work on Friday at 8am and work, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday until 5pm or until the light has gone. We need at least 3 people on site each day to act as a groundsman for the digger and to do any manual digging and shaping and using a compactor. We are spending a lot of your money on this machine, but there is no other way for the work to get done, we want to make the most of it, so please, if you can attend on any day please do. If you are attending, please write on the woodland riders Facebook wall which day(s) and what time you can attend so we can draw up a list to ensure we are covered. Obviously the more the merrier, so if we get 20+ people on each day that's fine!!!! Please spread the word...
Im going on Sunday if anybody fancies coming with me? Ben10
Walking digger
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.31!!
Chris Akrigg again, all his vids are great!
North Cornwall Off road cycling plans
I think we should try and get as many Dept.26 club members as possible to go to one or all of these meetings, the Cardinham woods sounds like the most interesting - Ben10
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A further series of drop-in events are planned in February, where people are invited to come along and hear the latest about plans for adventurous off-road cycle trails at the Forestry Commission’s Cardinham Woods and the National Trust’s Lanhydrock estate.
Similar events were held in the summer of 2011, with many positive comments received from attendees and very useful feedback gained to benefit development of the plans. These events will offer a great opportunity for people to find out more and for project staff to get further feedback on the plans.
The arrangements for the drop-in sessions are as follows:
Lanhydrock – Thursday 2 February from 2pm-7pm in the restaurant.
Cardinham Woods – Sunday 12 February from 10am-4pm in Woods Cafe.
Bodmin – Monday 13 February from 2pm-8pm at Shire Hall.
The proposals are part of the wider 1 South West project, which is developing off-road cycling hubs across the region. The proposals include family friendly easy and moderate cycle trails and a new cafe and cycle hire centre on the Lanhydrock Estate. Moderate and difficult trails, suited to those seeking a longer ride or more of a challenge will be at Cardinham Woods.
The current timetable is for trail development at Cardinham Woods during spring and summer 2012. It is anticipated that planning application for the trails, cafe, cycle hire and car park alterations at Lanhydrock will be submitted in May 2012 and, if successful, work will begin here in the winter of 2012/13.
Hub Development Manager Angela Proctor said: "We hope to see lots of people at these drop-in sessions
– everyone is very welcome. It will be a great chance for people to find out more and give their thoughts on the latest proposals. More detailed information about the plans at Cardinham and Lanhydrock will be available on the 1 South West website from 2nd February – www.1sw.org.uk".
1SW
Launceston Cycles
Launceston Cycles is now offering Dept.26 members discounts on selected items. 20% off Shimano and 10% off most other things. (Membership card must be shown)
They stock a large range of bikes and accessories including Giant, Shimano, Giro, Topeak and Park Tools. They are also an official Shimano service centre.
Launceston Cycles can be found on Southgate Street near the arch.
Contact Nigel or Lisa today in any of the following ways -
Telephone - 01566 776102
Email - info@launcestoncycles.co.uk
Click the link at the bottom of the page to go to the Launceston Cycles website or visit the links page on this site -
Launceston Cycles
Launceston Cycles
Dept.26 Membership cards
The membership card is finally here with a host of benefits to the holder! Some of the benefits include -
*20% off Shimano and 10% off other stuff in Launceston Cycles!
*Proof that your a club member if your up the woods
*Gets you out of jail free
*Makes you 15% more handsome
These should be dished out soon and be used straight away for all of the above things.
Dept.26 Membership Cards
Dept.26 Facebook group
If you aren't a member of the Dept.26 Facebook page...
...You can can go here and become one or click on the purple link at the bottom of the page.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/84231532143/
Dept.26 Facebook group
PHOTO(S) OF THE WEEK NO.30!!
Some stills from a recent trip to Tavi Woods - Bifta, Nick and Jonny
Bifta
Jonny
Nick
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.30!!
Shit Mountain Bikers say!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK NO.29!!
Another lazy effort, some more local photos coming soon!
Photo of the week no.29
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.29!!
Here it is!! The Dept.26 crash montage epic! Enjoy!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK NO.28!!
This has nothing to do with anything, I was looking for pics to do with electricity and bikes to try and keep with the theme. Found this one and liked it but couldn't work out what the hell he's carrying!! The slacker!
Slacker!
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.28!!
This is the first none bike VOW but i think the chairman getting electrocuted is something most people will want to see!!
Biftas crash @ Tavi Woodlands!!
This is a little teasers for a full vid of crashes coming soon. Send your clips to Ben10, call 07791642192 or email benjaminjamesclarke@hotmail.com
URGENTLY WANTED.......
....Any footage anybody might have of any Dept.26 member past or present having a crash!! Im going to start putting together a little slam section! Phone 07791642192 or email benjaminjamesclarke@hotmail.com. Cheers, Ben10
Whoops!
Ken10's NYE Fingle Bridge ride - Brilliant!
Really good day, good weather, good route, no casualties (apart from Robs car!) Nice one Ken!
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/137760669
Copy and paste the link above into a browser to see the stats and route from the ride or just click on the blue link below. Once on the Garmin site you can scroll back and look at the routes and stats from any of the rides we have done (as long as I was there and remembered to take my Garmin!)
IF YOU GO DOWN TO THE WOODS TODAY......
........You will probably be shot. Or run down by a motorised vehicle. We have been asked to stay out of the woods completely from now until the 9th Jan because there is a number of shooting and motor events going on. PLEASE DO NOT IGNORE THIS MESSAGE!!!
Also, from now on we have been asked to only ride in the woods on club days (Saturday mornings and Wednesday nights) because there are regular Archery events going on. These take place mostly on Sat afternoons so avoid those most of all. The people that look after the woods don't mind us riding but they like to know WHEN we are riding (Sat / Wed night) so that no conflicts or bikers with arrows sticking out their heads arises.
Also, no more building of man made obstacles either, they want to keep the woods looking like a woods! Before anybody says anything, I now this last bit only really applies to me!! Ben10
Ken10's NYE ride
Ken10's NYE ride
Ken10's NYE ride! Starting at Fingle bridge, Drewsteignton, EX6 6PW at 8.30am. Approx 20 miles so bring supplies!!!
Mountain Biking - Dept.26 - Winter Jump Build Nov/Dec 2011
This little clip documents the new jump from start to being ridden for the first time. Enjoy!!
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.27!! Xmas edition!!
Dept.26 Xmas 4X race 2011 @ SW Extreme
Dept.26 Hoodies - NOW IN!!!
Get em from Mike Millers workshop, ring club phone for info.
Dept.26 Hoody front view
Dept.26 Hoody back view
Dept.26 Hoody back view close up
Dept.26 T shirts - NOW IN!!!
Go get yours from Mike Millers workshop, call the club phone if you don't know where that is.
Dept.26 T Shirt front view
Dept.26 T Shirt front view close up
Dept.26 T Shirt back view
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.26!!
Another Chris Akrigg video, its another cracker but it doesn't end well........!
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.25!!
I found this brilliant video on youtube..... Its Ashley, The 7th place finisher at our Xmas race!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK NO.25!!
This is how a pro rides SW Extreme, Ray Sampson. Any relation Lee??
Ray Sampson at SW Extreme
FAME 2!!!!!
Its a good job I didn't win the 4X or I would have been unbearably big headed! This is a scan from the current Cycling Plus magazine, and guess what..... Its me taken during the Exmoor BEAST!!! Two national cycling magazines in one month!! Damo's mate spotted this and sent Damo the following text - "Page 100 of cycling plus theres a feature about the Exmoor Beast. Theres a photo of a rider with a Dept 26 jersey, can't see who tis though" Damo replied "Could be Miller" Damo's mate replied "Looked a bit like Miller but maybe a little fat for him. Stuck out like a sore thumb though, who wears a camelback on a road bike? Bit like wearing socks and sandals!"
FAME 2!!!!
3.Damo's 4X practice session pics part 3
some MORE of Damo's pics...
Damo's pics
Damo's pics
Damo's pics
2.Damo's 4X practice session pics part 2
some more of Damo's pics
Damo's 4X pics
Damo's 4X pics
Damo's 4X pics
1.Damo's 4X practice session pics part 1
Here are a few of Damo's pics from the SW Extreme practice sesh we had leading up to the race, was a bit nicer weather on this day, not a drop of wind, sunny. Ahhhhhhhh lovely!
Damo's 4X practice pics
Damo's 4X practice pics
Damo's 4X practice pics
Dept 26 Xmas 4X photo extravaganza Part 4 - 03/12/11
Dept 26 Xmas 4X photo extravaganza Part 4
Dept 26 Xmas 4X race
Dept 26 Xmas 4X race
Dept 26 Xmas 4X photo extravaganza Part 3 - 03/12/11
Dept 26 Xmas 4X photo extravaganza Part 3
Dept.26 Xmas 4X race
Dept.26 Xmas 4X race
Dept.26 Xmas 4X race
Dept 26 Xmas 4X photo extravaganza Part 2 - 03/12/11
Dept 26 Xmas 4X photo extravaganza Part 2
Dept 26 Xmas 4x race
Dept 26 Xmas 4x race
Dept 26 Xmas 4x race
Dept 26 Xmas 4X photo extravaganza Part 1 - 03/12/11
All of these photos were taken by Mark Penny , if anybody wants any of them printing up they are all available from South West photo studios in town. He will only charge the price of the paper as well. Woop whoop!! Some cracking shots in here, this isnt all of the photos, just the cream of the crop. I have altered the colours a bit on some pics, did some black and white ones etc... Enjoy!
some ugly mugs here!
Dept.26 Xmas 4X race
Dept.26 Xmas 4X race
PHOTO OF THE WEEK NO.24!!
A nice shot of spike from the weekends racing, full photo extravaganza coming soon!
Spike at SW Extreme
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.24!!
This is Jakes first proper little edit, nice one!!
STOP PRESS!!!! New club 4X champion crowned!!!
It was a day of ups and downs, rain, wind and lots of mud at SW Extreme. Through all the carnage a new Dept.26 4X champion has been crowned!!
LEE SAMPSON is the winner!!!
Looking forward to the next race now, which is probably going to be in the spring. It will be a good opportunity to knock Lee of the top step!
Thanks to everyone who turned up and raced, I think everyone loved it! Also thanks to all the spectators who stood in a muddy field in a gale and cheered us on! Thanks to Shaun and Matt and anybody else who helped with the organising.
Full race video, results and photo extravaganza coming ASAP!
If you have any footage, photos etc please send them to me (Ben10) any way you can so I can start putting the video together. Either call me on 07791642192 or email me pics at benjaminjamesclarke@hotmail.com
DEPT.26 XMAS RACE AND DINNER NEXT WEEKEND!
Next Saturday (3rd Dec) is the Dept.26 Xmas race at SW Extreme, get ready for some dirty 4 way action! Entry is £3 and anybody is welcome, you don't have to be in the club. Bring a friend! SW Extreme opens at 10am (i think) racing starts sometime after that to be precise.
In the evening, after the racing, is the Dept.26 Xmas dinner at the Brendon in Bude. Woop whoop!
ViDEO OF THE WEEK NO.23!!
Anybody who's been on a ride with Vinny's mate Spike (like we did on Wednesday night at Minions) will hopefully know why this is Vid of the week! That little ripper of a dog could be Kelly!
Olly and Josh at SW Extreme
Not video of the week, just thought id put it on here. Im only in it for a few seconds as well!!
DANGER! DANGER!
Just in case you go riding the new track in the local woods ("The Nutty New One" as it has become known) be careful because there is a half built jump near the start after the first few berms. If its daylight you will see it no problem but in the dark you might not. Don't ride on it, its not finished! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!!!
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.22!!
Another trialsy vid but its a beut. Danny Macaskill, Industrial Revolutions. Hands up if you can ride along a rope 20ft up in the air...anybody?
FAME!!!!!!!!
In case you hadn't realised yet what a self obsessed nob head I am (Ben10) here is the final bit of evidence you will need! Not content with putting pictures and videos of myself all over the club website I have now had a picture of myself in this months 'Readers who love themselves" section in MBUK! (see pic below)
Not to be outdone though, Large also has a picture in a national magazine (MBR). Its a picture of his giant purple bottom after his crash earlier this year at Tavi woods.
Fame has come to Dept.26 at last, even if it is because of a pair of arses!
Arse!!
Arse
PHOTO OF THE WEEK NO.21!!
Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii@@@%%$$$$tttttttttt!!!!!!!!
Shiiiii@@@@££££££TTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.21!!
A hill in spain - excellent vid by Chris Akrigg.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK NO.20!!
A photo of one of the big jumps from the Chilli Urban DH, nutters!
Chilli urban DH race nutters!
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.20!!
Crazy urban DH race in chilli, thanks to Johnny W for this one.
Dept.26 Event Guide
Dept. 26 Events Guide 2011 / 2012
Welcome to the Dept. 26 round up of upcoming events, some local, some local ish and some a bit further away!
Dec 3rd – Dept.26 Xmas race – This year our world famous seasonal race is being held at South West Extreme. There will be a meal and festivities in the evening at the Brendon in Bude.
Dec 18th – The SPAM winter challenge - 25, 35 or 50km ride over Salisbury Plain. A nice, relaxing pre xmas ride. Have a look at www.spamwinterchallenge.co.uk for more info.
May 28th 2012 - A midday to midnight race on some incredible singletrack on Salisbury Plain. Look here for details www.erlestoketwelve.com.
Regular races take place at Gawton and Tavi woods, click here for more info www.woodlandriders-racing.co.uk
South West MTB Series 2012
Round 1: Sunday 4th March - Woodbury Common, nr Exeter Nearest postcode: EX5 1NY
Round 2: Sunday 1st April - Venue TBC
Round 3: Sunday 13th May - Newnham Park, Plymouth (Including the South West Champs) Nearest postcode: PL7 5BN
Round 4: Sunday 17th June - Idless Woods, nr Truro Nearest postcode: TR4 9QT
Round 5: Sunday 5th August - Venue TBC
Sept 1st 2012 – Dept. 26 Pyrenees trip
Email benjaminjamesclarke@hotmail.com if you know an event that’s not here!
North Coast MTB
We were joined on Wednesday night by a bunch of the guys from North Coast MTB club, based around the Boscastle area. Thanks for coming over, hope you enjoyed it and hopefully we can come over your way for a ride soon! Search on Facebook for their page - North Coast MTB
PHOTO OF THE WEEK NO.19!!
One I took the other day at Unity woods in Scorrior near Redruth, its well worth a visit!
Unity woods jump
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.19!!
5 reasons to join Dept.26, nuff said!
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.18!!
This probably doesn't happen every day! I don't think its ever happened in Bude!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK NO.17!!
I just stole this from Pink Bike, Im being lazy this week!
I just lazily stole this weeks POW from Pink Bike, more effort next week I promise!
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.17!!
Danny Harts winning run at the world champs, the commentators are probably the best thing about this clip!
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.16!!
Its nearly a year late but its finally here! The Dept.26 Xmas Downhill Cross country race thingy!
Filming and running chit chat by Damo and edit by Ben10
Looking forward now to this years race!
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.15!!
Larges chest cam view of his recent trip to Cwncarn in Wales, looks like fun!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK NO.14!!
Its all about me again! A sequence of a nice little ladder drop on the "Jump around" downhill track in Tigne, France
Drop off, Tigne, France
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.14!!
Its me again! I put this together from all the clips from the different DH runs and free ride park in Tigne, France. I busted the back wheel on my hard tail on the first day and had to hire a Kona Stinky for the rest of the week... Im a full sus convert now and really want one!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK NO.13!!
Its all about me this week! Im in the photo and video of the week, to stop me doing this again please send in suggestions for vids and pics to benjaminjamesclarke@hotmail.com
Jump sequence at Haldon forest, Devon
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.13!!
The club shirts are here! In this vid they re being tested out on the newest little run through the woods.
WALES TRIP 2011
Wales trip is approaching fast and it gonna be sooooooooooooo gooooooooooood! So, get your 90 quid into one of the higher ranking club members before 27th August or you won't be able to come as places are filling up fast. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
Dept. 26 Ride Guide
Welcome to the Dept.26 ride guide, If you want to add anything to this email Ben10 at benjaminjamesclarke@hotmail.com
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Bude - Lots of good stuff around Bude, join the club to find out whats here!
Bodmin Moor - Minions - Moorland ride near Liskeard, some big climbs but some great downs to make it worthwhile. Again, best go here with the club or you will probably get lost! Lots of other rides on the moor as well.
Dartmoor - Tons of routes over Dartmoor, too many to mention here. As a club though we do a nice little ride near Meldon.
Tavistock - Home to Gawton, Tavi woods and the dirt jumps in town. So, plenty to do around here! See the woodland riders site for details - www.woodlandriders.com
Wadebridge - Home to Hustyns woods. Packed full of trails, pretty big place with lots to ride. In Wadebridge town centre follow brown signs to Hustyns then keep going for a few miles uphill, you can see the woods on your left, turn down a farm track and your there! If you want a particularly easy day there is the Camel Trail which you can get on in Wadebridge town.
Exeter - Home to Haldon forest. Theres a couple of graded trails around the forest, The blue route isn't very technical but is fun if ridden fast, the red ridge trail has some interesting sections but the final part of this route is a bit tame. There is an optional Black section half way along the red. Theres some jumps, skills area and a pump track. Forget all this though, theres so much amazing unofficial stuff in Haldon you will never find it all in a day! To get here head towards Exeter then turn off heading towards Plymouth following the signs for Exeter race course, turn right and head towards the forest! Also check out Woodbury Common around the Exmouth area.
Portreath - Home to 'The Track' You can find this place on the road between Redruth and Portreath, and trust me it definitely worth finding! National standard BMX course, beginners jumps, medium jumps and HUGE jumps! Foam pit, Pump track etc! Website is here - http://www.the-track.co.uk/
Poldice Valley - Old mining valley near Redruth, rammed with jumps and DH runs. Also check out the near by Unity woods. You can either cycle through here as part of the Mineral tramway cycle route starting in Devoran, Portreath or the nearest place to the valley is scorrior. You can also get into the valley off the road on the way to Carnon Downs dump. Look for the Cornwall Freeriders Facebook page for more info.
Tehidy woods - Near Camborne. Pretty big with lots of fun routes, nothing too amazing or technical but worth a look. Follow brown signs for Tehidy country park from the A30 around Camborne/Pool/Redruth area.
Idless woods - Near Truro. Head out of Truro on the road to Shortlanesend and turn right in the village towards the woods.
SouthWest Extreme - Find this place at the Big sheep site on the road between Bude and Bideford. Never been but here its supposed to be great fun. Jumps, 4X track, drops etc.
Abbeyford woods - A few miles out of Okehampton town centre, Pretty big woods with lots of fun routes all over the place. Drive through Oke town centre and turn off towards the ind.est, go over some mini roundabouts and head for the trees which you should be able to see (i think!)
Plymouth - Newnham Park is a very well known race venue on the outskirts of Plymouth. Its private though so you can only ride here as part of an organised event or you may be shot. Cann woods, also on the outskirts of Plym but its forestry so you can ride there whenever. Cant remember how to get here so look it up if your interested. If your into racing look at this site - http://shredmag.co.uk/www.shredevents.com/
Launceston - Ideal for the winter months is The Unit. Its in Pennygillam Industrial estate and is a really good little indoor skate park, Monday nights is bikes only I think. Heres the website - http://www.skatetheunit.com
More places added soon.....
Dept. 26 ride guide
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.12!!
Short clip of Bloomers on the Poop Shute.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.11!!
Since this years trip is approaching I thought id remind everyone how good it is up there with one of Larges vids from last year...
Dept.26 Bike shop guide
DEANO! - lives in Stratton and will fix your broken bits! - 07745676090
BUDE CYCLE CENTRE - Located near the rugby club right on the cycle path, Cafe and cycle hire in a brand new building. Phone - 01288 355994.
NORTH COAST CYCLES - 2 Summerleaze Avenue, Flexbury, Bude, Cornwall
EX23 8RL - Phone - 01288 352 974. If your lawn mowers broken you can also get it fixed here!
LAUNCESTON CYCLES - Southgate Street, Launceston, Cornwall. Phone - 01566 776102. Giant bikes stockist amongst others, lots of spares and accessories, clothing and repairs as well
THE BIKE SHED - Branches in Crediton (01363 774773), Exeter (01392 426191) and Barnstable (01271 328628) Stockists of lots of different bikes including Marin and Trek.
SIDWELL CYCLES - 140 - 141 Sidwell Street, Exeter. Phone - 01392 272929. Stockists of lots of bikes including Orange and Kona.
Dartmoor Cycles - Find this shop Atlas House, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9DP. Call on 01822 618178. They sell Orange, Kona, Norco, DMR etc. Also, you can buy day passes or year passes for riding at Gawton or Tavi woods in the shop.
Cirtinis - Find them at 10 Kingsmill Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6LD, call them on 01752 849315. They sell Specialized bikes amongst others.
Cycle Logic - located at 13 Meneage Road, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8BQ. Call em on (01326) 561562 They sell Giant bikes amongst others and offer full repair services.
Clive Mitchels - located in Truro, call them on 01872 276930. They sell Felt and Specialized amongst others
Email Ben10 on benjaminjamesclarke@hotmail.com if you have more shops to include here.
Bike shop guide
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.10!!
Girls again! Wooohoooo!
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.9!!
If you aren't flying through the air, landing on your head, you aren't trying hard enough!
Other bike websites (that aren't as good as this one!)
FREECASTER - Brilliant site for watching all the action from the UCI DH and XC world series. Events are shown live but they also replay them if you miss it.
Watch here - http://uk.freecaster.tv/
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PINKBIKE - Updated all the time with a nice mixture of photos, interviews, videos etc etc. They also seem to have stolen ideas from Dept.26, Photo of the day, video of the day etc. Im calling the lawyers. Pinkbike is a really good site for selling or buying bikes as well.
Look here - http://www.pinkbike.com/
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DIRT - DH mountain bike magazines website, again lots of good stuff on here, videos, photos, interviews etc. Really good coverage of the DH race scene in this country and overseas.
Type this into your browser - http://dirt.mpora.com/
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MOREDIRT - Great website for finding new places to ride, as well as the usual vids and photos theres a really in depth trails section. It has directions to spots, what you find when you get there and sometimes maps of the trails.
Copy this into the googly machine - http://www.moredirt.co.uk/
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BIKE RADAR - Not just for mountain bikes this one, all types of cycling covered.
Look here - http://www.bikeradar.com/
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Im sure theres loads more as well, let me know if you find any others and ill put them in here.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.8!!
Another ladies on bikes video, They dont have their bottoms out this time though Im afraid!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK NO.7!!
Just running with the video of the week theme... Pit girls from this weekends World Cup DH race at Mont Saint Anne.
Lifes Good!
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.7!!
Shaun chose this one!!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK NO.6!!
This pic is nice and summery! Hopefully there will be a tons of days like this for us this summer.... ok, maybe thats a bit unrealistic. I'll settle for just one day like this then!
Summer evening in Kamloops, B.C.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.6!!
Short little vid of Jake C crashing at Hustyns, Wadebridge. Nice little background soundtrack of concerned onlookers as well!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK NO.5!!
A possible idea for a Dept.26 group effort for next years Summer Solstice bike ride. With shaun on top obviously.
Solstice Bike ride 2012 idea!
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.5!!
Not a new video but still absolutely brilliant! Danny Macaskill riding through Scotland doing wheelies and stuff!
Dept.26 Hang ups Competition
More info to follow soon but basically this is a competition to see who can get a photo of themselves and a Dept.26 flyer in the strangest, most unusual, funniest place possible. The prize is a £40 Certini voucher! Flyers are available from shaun or matt or you could go to the download page and print one off. Stay tuned for more info!
Dept.26 Hang ups competition!
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.4!!
A little video documenting my recent trip up to scotland. The DH tracks at Fort William definitely put the local tracks into perspective!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK NO.4!!
Rachel Atherton blasting her way to 2nd place at the latest round of the DH world cup in Leogang, Austria.
Rachel Atherton - 2nd in Leogang!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK NO.3!!
The search for the "Dept.26 style advisor" is over... I found him!!
Dept.26 style advisor found...
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.3!!
If this video doesn't make you want to go for a ride in the woods you should probably go and buy a road bike and a lycra onesie!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK NO.2!!
Another one of mine from the track at Portreath, to stop me just putting up my own pictures send me something at benjaminjamesclarke@hotmail.com!
Paul Laban at the Track
VIDEO OF THE WEEK NO.2!!
A little 2 minute video of this saturdays club ride. Filmed using the clubs new helmet cam, the DogCam! Theres even a dog at the end of the video to finish it off. Dont forget, if anybody has a video for "video of the week" email your suggestion to benjaminjamesclarke@hotmail.com.
Saturday Morning Mountain Bike Rides
Don't forget Saturday morning social rides now start from the Skate Park @ Crooklets Beach, Bude @ 7.30am, rides last approx 2 hours and cater for all abilities.
Call the club phone on 07832654221 or dept26@hotmail.co.uk for details.
NEW FEATURE! VIDEO OF THE WEEK!
Welcome to the first instalment of what is going to be a new weekly feature, Video of the week!
To kick things off it has to be Larges epic crash from the other week at Tavi Woodlands, enjoy and probably feel a bit sick as well!
NEW FEATURE! PHOTO OF THE WEEK!
Since this is the first photo of the week Im gonna us one of my own, please email any funny or interesting bike related pics to benjaminjamesclarke@hotmail.com and it might become "Photo of the week!" hoooorah!
Nick Tremlett at the Track, Boom!
Club Jerseys
The club jersey design has been finalised (in a very fair and democratic competition) and nows the time to get your money in to a committee member so the order can be put in. Long sleeve or short sleeve versions are available.
Get yours today! (Image may not be representative of real jersey design)
Soggy Bottom Race Series
XC race Series, all categories catered for at one of the best venues in the country.
Newnham Park has excellent facilities including hardstanding carparking and bacon rolls after the race! Racing for male/female in all categories Prizes for all categories and don’t forget the ‘Battle of the Bottom Border’ county showdown and special spot prizes.
Dates: Rd 1 28/11/2010
Rd 2 09/01/2011
Rd 3 13/03/2011
For all details and online entry go to:www.xcracer.com
Club Jersey's
Despite the photos below we're still looking for ideas for the new club riding jersey, the're going to be a quality item from a well known manufacturer but we still need some good design ideas to tell everyone who we are,what we do and where we're from. There's no limit to design or colours so get your crayons out and send in your ideas !
