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Since the weather has improved err slightly, are we gonna try and get a ride going?

Doesn't have to be strenuous, just stretch the legs, have a laugh and try to get some more people riding. Could do what some of the other towns/cities are doing and ride to a specific place, park, bar etc

Start posting ideas!

Sorry, I should've put 'cycling circuit'. It's just a 1km tarmac track that is used for coaching and some races.

When you have a perfectly good velodrome just up the road that the council wants to close it completely and sell it off/demolish it and they give you a 'cycling circuit', it's just pointless.

Sorry to intrude on the thread, but I saw that Clairville Staidum was mentioned. My dad used to race there and even won track league races there.

As JoyceySouthShields has said, it has been closed to bikes and for some time now, which is a real shame. The only track close by for us Boro lads to use and they shut it.

It is eventually going to be closed and more than likely demolished as Ray Mallon wants to save 50 million a year in the local area. We're going to get a new sports facility up the road at Prissick, but I doubt they'll put a velodrome in. There is a cycling track, but not really for fixed riders.

How'd the race go? I'm gonna have to find a way to get to these whilst my dad is away working!

I like them. Cheap, simple and effective. I paid £5 from Ty who runs The Foot Down, as he had a spare one from Bespoked. I don't think they're much dearer to order from the ass savers site.

I wouldn't mind going to see the races at croft, as they look good for local events and I wouldn't mind shooting them for more pictures. Might be able to badger some people I know to get them published with a write up. When's the next few?

Yeah, I admit that is partly my fault as I've been working quite a bit an the weather has not really helped much! I do plan on getting that tag asap and getting a new one up - think Ryan is still up for it?
I bet that was a nice little ride, especially on the fixed, good stuff!

I ride to work wind, rain or shine now. It's only a mile, if that, so I have no excuse not to, lol, got an ass saver too incase we get the odd downpour. Also bought some new tyres for my other fixed, just need an inner tube for the back, as I got sold a
23c instead of a 32c - I should've checked really.

Is everyone dead?

I've been riding to work and back each day on my old fixed. Not far at all, maybe a mile there. Gets plenty of attention outside the shop.

Got a little route going on a night. 6-10 miles depending on where I decide to turn. Not a great distance but helps to de-stress after work!

Nice. Looking forward to getting out on my bike. Work is doing my nut in!

Good idea. I'm gonna get something drafted up and I'm sure plenty of places will let me put one up.

Anyone else up for bike polo in Middlesbrough/Teesside?

I'm going to speak to the people at Albert Park towns see if the court could be used for bike polo.

Myself and RyanB are up for getting a team started. Anyone else interested?

How come? Looking forward to the next tag!

Thanks, Ryan spotted the place for the tag! Interested to see what you come up with next.

I'd give it a go, rustling up a team might be hard, but it is worth a try!

Boom - go get it!

Here's the picture. New bike tag picture to follow!

I know where this is, but I just haven't had time to get there and get a picture! lol, plus the snow and ice hasn't helped.

haha, great stuff.

I think once we start it, others will get involved. That's usually the case on here.

That said, lets get started!

Basic rules, like Josh has said - no back alleys, no random walls on random housing estates (unless there's some feature or a good bit of graffiti etc), pictures need to be of reasonable quality (doesn't have to be a Picasso), boundaries are to be decided but use your common sense and be safe!

Frost and working long hours has meant not many miles.

Learning to ride backwards and backwards circles for the crack.

I'll be out and about Tuesday and will post up here.

I'm up for it, some good places around.

Boundaries then?

My dad did it in 3 on his MTB. Pretty tough going some of the time, but worth it. Although he's in his 50's, lol

I'm unfit, but I'd like to do it sometime.

Sure there'd be someone who'd ride it!

What's the price at now - £425?

Looking good!

Have you been out much?

Just incase anyone has missed it - Tue 6th Dec, meet at Ropner Park 6:30 at the bandstand for a ride
out.

Myself and Ryan are riding from Eaglescliffe if anyone wants to ride with us.

Gonna be a chilly night, will be good for our first meet!