2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

[Mulezen]

I rode further afield today (16m) back past the mine and the Mustang Ranch which I have shown before. Just as I got on to my road a neighbors new huge white dog ran to the end of his chain momentarily surprising me. When I looked back three big deer ran across into the brush. So my heart was rolling before my legs were warm. Later as I began to fade on a whim I turned into Bobby Lloyd's farm (pictured) rode to cut off a few miles. Bad idea. Part of the way in the road had been plowed and I spent a mile trying to stay in a tire track. Beautiful weather...which will change soon to a dash of snow.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Mewnwhile, +13 C in Mazovia. I can ride shopping just like that!

 

[RabH]

A nice bonus ride today in very blustery and grey conditions, no photos this time! Only 500ft less elevation gain than my big ride on Sunday and 40 less miles, good to be back on my hilly terrain... The forecast was looking dismal but they got it wrong thankfully, the highlight was my 46.9mph descent down into Glenn Village! I had a few sprinklings of rain but not even enough to wet the roads, hence I got home with a clean bike! The rest of the week is looking a bit wild, 45mph winds tomorrow and 55mph on Thursday so the bike will be staying put...

 

[Chargeride]

The ride went straight into mud from the road in Kingsley

Dans first ride since concussion,broken collarbone and ribs

Every bridleway went right through the properties of beautiful houses

Very well used by horses and immaculately maintained

This path on the right was down their long drive.

Completely flooded though

Some of the best paths I have ridden in this area

Endless smiling, polite faces, old school Britain

Chain broke at the quick link

Bit of main road

Locks on the river weaver, actually strangely modern

The poor horse was in a terrible state, but seemed happy enough, his legs were covered in sores and growths, the farm had keep out and dog warning signs everywhere

Fallen tree, it was pathetic to watch us struggle

One cute village after another

Very quaint, but on a busy corner

Railway path cycle cafe.

Cheese and onion toastie

All these local railways were ripped up in the 50s

Delamere Forest Ruffalo

Chain snapped again, Dan rode to get the van, great day out.

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

The ride went straight into mud from the road in Kingsley
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Dans first ride since concussion,broken collarbone and ribs
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Every bridleway went right through the properties of beautiful houses
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Very well used by horses and immaculately maintained
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This path on the right was down their long drive.
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Completely flooded though
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Some of the best paths I have ridden in this area
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Endless smiling, polite faces, old school Britain
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Chain broke at the quick link
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Bit of main road
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Locks on the river weaver, actually strangely modern
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The poor horse was in a terrible state, but seemed happy enough, his legs were covered in sores and growths, the farm had keep out and dog warning signs everywhere
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Fallen tree, it was pathetic to watch us struggle
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One cute village after another
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Very quaint, but on a busy corner
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Railway path cycle cafe.
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Cheese and onion toastie
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All these local railways were ripped up in the 50s
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Delamere Forest Ruffalo
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Chain snapped again, Dan rode to get the van, great day out.
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Beautiful ride. What's with all the chain failures?

 

[Chargeride]

Clapped out and damaged from the derailleur snap, yes its the same chain

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Clapped out and damaged from the derailleur snap, yes its the same chain

"A little bit of technology, and some people get lost"
(Trochę techniki i człowiek się gubi)
There's even a stronger Polish saying related to the situation but I will spare it, Charge

 

[edobici_forza]

Every bridleway went right through the properties of beautiful houses

That is wild that you can ride through private properties!

How long was that ride? it looks like half a day

Bummer about the chain, you need to get that drivetrain sorted!

 

[Stefan Mikes]

That is wild that you can ride through private properties!

This is a specific British thing. If there is a "bridleway", it gives the access to the public: walkers, equestrians, cyclists and mobility scooters.
A similar but even more extended public right to camping anywhere you like (but you need to behave yourself!) exists in Sweden.

We wouldn't ride through a private property in Poland but there is as much of the public land as we even don't notice

 

[Chargeride]

A you can imagine these paths come under ancient rules that are overlapping and very interpretable, this is mostly for farmers, the bull rules are strangely specific and probably rarely adhered to.

Public rights of way: landowner responsibilities

As the owner or occupier of land with a public right of way across it, you must keep the route visible and not obstruct or endanger users.

www.gov.uk

 

[Stefan Mikes]

the bull rules are strangely specific and probably rarely adhered to.

YOU RIDE A TRAIL.
SEE THIS.
WAT DO.

 

[Rás Cnoic]

That is wild that you can ride through private properties!

How long was that ride? it looks like half a day

Bummer about the chain, you need to get that drivetrain sorted!

Most of these are paths are hundreds if not thousands years old, predating the private property and involving peoples rights to use due to constant and uninterrupted use over centuries. These Rights were formalised in a couple of Acts in the 1930s Right Of Way acts and Countryside Acts in the '40s. Footpaths are limited to walking only, with stiles to climb over on field boundaries (stopping cattle and sheep getting loose etc) and on bridleways it's legal for walking, horse riding and since the 1980s, bicycles. Byways allow cars, though as with all of these rough unpaved paths, just because you have a legal right of way, doesn't mean the terrain is passable. Some bridleways are so steep, originally used with pack horses that they are impossible on bike! In Scotland they have Right To Roam since 2003 which creates much wider (not just paths) access across most Scottish lands. This was badly needed as access to lands and mountains was shockingly limited as most of the Highlands were/are owned by massive rich estates. In Scotland part of Right To Roam also includes wild camping (designated as camping with just what you can carry on foot, as opposed to camper vans etc) unlike England where it is illegal outside of official campsites, except for Dartmoor, where rich landowners constantly try to get this removed in the courts and recently failed again- thankfully. Labour said before the GE that they would bring in a similar Right To Roam as Scotland, but nothing passed yet. The bottom line is these paths are a wonderful resource but need to be guarded/protected, as they are constantly under legal (and illegal, simply locking gates, barbed wire etc) attack from landowners, developers, planners etc who'd like them abolished.

 

[Chargeride]

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YOU RIDE A TRAIL.
SEE THIS.
WAT DO.

Call a lawyer.