Published
to mark the completion of the new Skills Loop
at Hamsterley Forest in County Durham, Beyond
Hamsterley is a superb new guide to mountain
biking in and around County Durham.
It's a new concept in mountain
bike route guides. There's no need to carry
a cumbersome book with you. Simply extract the
ride you want from the ring binder, slide it
into the splash-proof holder and ride! Printed
on sturdy card, every ride includes full instructions
with top quality mapping on the reverse. The
A5 format means that the card will fit easily
into a backpack or jersey pocket.
FEATURES
TOP
QUALITY RIDING: You can’t tell
from a map what the trail’s going to be
like. We’ve ridden the rubbish so you
don’t have to.
TOP
QUALITY MAPPING: OS maps for each route.
Still the best!
RIDE
GRADING: All rides graded from GREEN,
BLUE, RED or BLACK – from improving beginners
to experts.
RIDE
PROFILES: Computer-generated ride analysis
gives you details of ride length, highest point
and how much climbing – and descending
– is involved.
DETAILED
ROUTE INSTRUCTIONS: Sometimes it’s
fun to get lost – but not often. Fully
researched and tested directions with six-figure
grid references should see you safely round
your ride.
MAKE
IT LONGER/SHORTER: Think the ride is
too tough/too sissy? Options for bigger days
out or trimmed down highlights are provided
for almost every ride – thats three rides
in one!
PUBLIC
TRANSPORT: Help preserve the planet.
Visit the North East by train. Info on local
bike-friendly public transport links is given
wherever possible.
ROAD
DIRECTIONS: Routes and distances from
Hamsterley Visitors’ Centre – the
centre point of the guide.
REFRESHMENTS:
Support local businesses. I’ve given my
tips for the best pubs and cafés on route,
with contacts for tourist information and other
useful facilities. |
