Hi from flat & boring Lincolnshire!

[Sparkomatic]

Hi all, just bought my first eeb!
Previously had an analogue hardtail but I'm getting old, my knees are iffy & back isn't perfect so decided it was time.
I can't wait to get out for longer, faster & further.
So, where should I be going? Sherwood Pines isn't too far from here but guessing I'd be going around it twice on my ebike.
I'm thinking Dalby Forest red route would be a good start?

 

[Tubby G]

Hi all, just bought my first eeb!
Previously had an analogue hardtail but I'm getting old, my knees are iffy & back isn't perfect so decided it was time.
I can't wait to get out for longer, faster & further.
So, where should I be going? Sherwood Pines isn't too far from here but guessing I'd be going around it twice on my ebike.
I'm thinking Dalby Forest red route would be a good start?

Hi and welcome to the forum. What bike did you buy ? I’m fairly local to Dalby and go there regularly. Used to go on the leg powered bike and found it quite tedious, but on an eeb you’ll just blast around the red route with a huge smile on your face. The trails are in good condition even in the worst weather so it’s a great option for winter riding

The most fun section, 31, or Vera Lynn, however, has just been ‘resurfaced’ and is no longer the challenging rock garden it always was, which is a real shame. Guess they’re making the trails more accessible to families & novices

 

[Sparkomatic]

After much deliberation I went for a Scott Genius eRide 920, hoping it was the right choice. It's the first brand new bike I've ever bought, I'm pretty handy on the spanners so have always bought 2nd hand and rebuilt/refurbished/modified as required.
I've only been to Dalby twice, both times I followed the 'normal' red route & I loved it but towards the end my knees were giving out & locking up, ouch!
Trail centres are something I haven't been to often & need to learn about next. Is section 31 part of the red route? I vaguely remember there being some long rocky sections (it was about 7 years ago I last went there)

 

[Tubby G]

After much deliberation I went for a Scott Genius eRide 920, hoping it was the right choice. It's the first brand new bike I've ever bought, I'm pretty handy on the spanners so have always bought 2nd hand and rebuilt/refurbished/modified as required.
I've only been to Dalby twice, both times I followed the 'normal' red route & I loved it but towards the end my knees were giving out & locking up, ouch!
Trail centres are something I haven't been to often & need to learn about next. Is section 31 part of the red route? I vaguely remember there being some long rocky sections (it was about 7 years ago I last went there)

Nice bike! That’ll get you round Dalby with ease. Yes Vera Lynn is part of the red route. Dalby has some features which are great for learning and training on, jumps, drops, tight switchbacks etc. The end of the blue trail has been resurfaced too and is now a nice flowing downhill berm fest, there’s a shortcut at the end to take you straight back up to the red too, so worth the slight diversion

 

[steve_sordy]

@Sparkomatic Once you have been a few times, you could go around the Sherwood Pines red trail twice in 90 mins. Even quicker if you really go for it and get a clear route. But why do that when there is so much challenging off-piste to explore? You say that Pines isn't too far away, so that means less traveling time and more riding time. Have a search through the Rideouts section for Sherwood Pines.

 

[steve_sordy]

@Sparkomatic Also, look out for future Rideouts at Pines. They are always good fun, especially when nobody gets injured.

 

[Sparkomatic]

I've just been skimming through it actually, sounds like fun even if potential danger of injury and dog poop
I still need to work out exactly how far I can go before my knees give me grief, but I shall keep an eye on the rideouts section

 

[RsGaz]

Hi there Sparko, you north or south Lincs

 

[Sparkomatic]

Noooooorth

 

[RsGaz]

Me too, have to have a meet up sometime or a trip to dalby

 

[Sparkomatic]

Sounds good. I need to test my knees first, don't wanna be holding anyone up

 

[RsGaz]

After 30yr plumbing I know what you mean, it’s why I got an ebike too

 

[Chris ledger]

Give cannock chase a try really good fun just through lichfield well worth the trip also ladybower loop enjoy the new bike

 

[The Hodge]

Give cannock chase a try really good fun just through lichfield well worth the trip also ladybower loop enjoy the new bike

Except when you get held up by some scrote ( Cannock) wanting you and your bike to part company under the threat of violence ..eh ?

 

[Rich-EMTB-UK]

Try the Peaks a bit further than pines I know, but Edale, Lady Bower or Eastern Moors Tour etc a coupe of hours away, natural and great fun on an ebike.

 

[steve_sordy]

Sounds good. I need to test my knees first, don't wanna be holding anyone up

Try Volterol Gel Joint Pain Relief (twice the strength of the muscle pain one). This stuff works!

I also discovered that after several months of using my emtb, my knee pain generally (ie just walking about) was improving. My assumption is that the reduction in strain from not using my mtb was helping my knees to recover somewhat, or at least be less inflamed.

 

[Chris ledger]

Except when you get held up by some scrote ( Cannock) wanting you and your bike to part company under the threat of violence ..eh ?

Agreed i would say go in pairs at least much more fun too

 

[Mart160plus]

I would deffo be up for any group trips out of Lincs at Sherwood Pines or Dalby. I’m based just south of Coningsby.

 

[Paulquattro]

I would deffo be up for any group trips out of Lincs at Sherwood Pines or Dalby. I’m based just south of Coningsby.

Both your thread titles have a very similar vibe "Flat and boring"
How far do you have to travel for a good trail ?

 

[Sparkomatic]

Both your thread titles have a very similar vibe "Flat and boring"
How far do you have to travel for a good trail ?

Pines is 1 hour from here, Dalby about 1h 40m

 

[Paulquattro]

Pines is 1 hour from here, Dalby about 1h 40m

Ive got to travel 40 minutes for the first good place which is why i asked
Ironic as i live in a really hilly area but nothing any good to ride which is annoying too