Rides
Ride report: Sunday 1 February – Ranmore and Leith Hill loop
The start of February sees us heading to Leith Hill from Bookham for a great days riding in the woods. But managing four punctures over a collective 240 miles was a bit of a shame!
Ride report: Wednesday 28 Jan – Ranmore and White Down loop
The Moles head out into the Surrey Hills after heavy rain to find mud, mayhem and a little bit of comedy on their night ride.
Ride report: Sunday 25 January – Holmbury and Pitch Hill
Another muddy ride over the best of the Surrey Hills, although the conditions brought on brake pad and handlebar failures.
Ride report: Wednesday 21 Jan – Headley MTB loop
Wet, windy and muddy conditions reassert themselves on the Surrey Hills
Ride report: Sunday 18 January – Holmbury and Pitch Hill
Our Sunday ride takes us over the Pitch and Holmbury Hills for some great trails. Just don’t expect to do it relying only on a GPS!
Ride report: Wednesday 14 Jan – Norbury and Headley MTB loop
A Wednesday night ride with 12 riders, 16 miles and lots of draggy clay.
Ride report: Sunday 11 January – Bookham to Epsom Downs loop
The Muddymoles make a huge loop to Box Hill via Epsom Downs, Matt finds his mojo and after three weeks, the thaw sets in.
Ride report: Wednesday 7 Jan – Norbury Park MTB loop
Our weekly night ride took full advantage of the frozen conditions to pack a fast and furious punch round Norbury Park and Mickleham, finishing on Alsation.
Ride report: Sunday 4 Jan – Bookham to Gatton Park loop
An interesting mountain bike route from Bookham to Gatton Park in Reigate, taking in Colley Hill and the North Downs Way.
Afan in December – Head in the clouds
It gets wet in Wales in winter. Well, Afan certainly was when Tony visited the Penhydd Trail in mid December.
Ride report: Sunday 21 December
The Moles experience mechanicals, cake and unusually, crumpet in a classic winter tour of the North Downs.
Mountain biking in Dorset – beyond our backyard
Dorset offers more for the mountain biker than meets the eye, from big chalk hills, sandy heaths, and scenic beauty around Corfe Castle, Studland Heath and Poole.