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Fifty
kms of fresh single-tracks will soon be
threading its way through Dalby Forest,
thanks to a £400,000 of funding from the
Forestry commission. Some of the trails
are NOW! open and the rest will be by
December 2007. |
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~ TRAILS
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Dalby Green Trail
A short
ride mainly on the high plateau around
Adderstone. Mixed terrain of forest roads
and grass tracks, with a few short climbs
and descents. It can be combined with the
more demanding Blue Cycle Route for a 12
mile circuit.
Trail way marking
Length of trail Six miles Approximate
time of trail 2 hours |
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Dalby
Black
Trail
A short
but challenging route, on variable terrain
of mainly single track trails and some
forest roads. Some very steep climbs and
purpose built descents, needing a high level
of technical ability. Experienced, excellent
bike handling skills and a high level of
fitness required.
Trail way marking
Length of trail Six miles Approximate
time of trail 1 hour |
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Dalby
Red
Trail
A long
route on variable terrain of forest roads
and single tracks. Some steep climbs and
descents needing good technical ability.
Experience, good bike handling skills and a
high level of fitness required. The trail
starts at Sneverdale about a third of a mile
from the Visitor Centre.
Trail way marking
Red arrow with cycle wheel symbol Length
of trail Fifteen miles |
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Dalby
Ellersway
family Cycling Trail
A
relaxing family cycle trail starting at the
visitor centre taking you into the heart of
the forest on forest roads and tracks along
the valley bottom. Access to wildlife hide
from trail.
Trail way marking
Length of trail 2 miles |
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Dalby
Blue Trail
A long
but simple route on mixed terrain of forest
roads and grass tracks, with some climbs and
descents, steep in places. The trail starts
at Sneverdale about a third of a mile from
the Visitor Centre. You may encounter RED or
BLACK symbols during your ride. Do not leave
the blue route unless you have the
appropriate skills and equipment to tackle
these more difficult routes. Click on the
Pace Cycles web site for the latest route
information.
Trail way marking
Blue arrow with a cycle wheel symbol
Length of trail: Eight miles |
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Crossing the stunning moorlands of North
Yorkshire and through beautiful forests
to the dramatic heritage coastline, the
Moor to Sea cycle route links the towns
of Scarborough, Pickering and Whitby in
a long distance cycle route.
Featuring over 80 miles of forest
tracks, lanes, and the former coastal
railway, the route can be ridden in
stages ranging from easy to more
challenging and offers cycle hire on
route. |
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Pace cycles have teamed up with the
forest enterprise to develop a number of
way-marked trails in Dalby forest. There
are currently 4 routes with another 2
or 3 in the pipeline. Each route is
graded and can be navigated by using
Pace's colour - coded route arrows. The
black route is the hardest and
the most technically demanding trail on
offer. Even through it's only 6 miles
long. The 15 mile red route is
for intermediates, with a good mix of
single-track and forest roads, and a tea
and cake shop halfway round too. There
is also a blue route, a beginners
trail, and a green route designed for
families. |
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* T h e
B i c y c l e m a n i a C
y c l i n g C o d e * |
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Have a bicycle, it helps!.
Always wear a cycle helmet.
Ride with a smile, not a bashed in face ..!
Expect the unexpected because it'll never
happen ...! properly ....?
Give way to walkers/ horses & be friendly
towards other forest users, especially
sheep.
Never ride whilst under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or porno's ... Boring..!
Always have enough money with you. 'Duh', to
buy Bicyclemania trailfinders a pint.
Footpaths are for walkers only, .....
" you know what we mean "
Ride flat-out & attack every hill, it could
be your last ride, ever .. ever ... ever!.
Please do not drop litter or fag butts,
stuff'em down your shorts.
Come back for a ride with a big smile and
all your teeth.
DANGER ! Keep away from all forest
operations like, S.A.S. special training
op's.
...'Only teasing' .... |
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