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WELCOME TO TAUNTONFREERIDERS.WETPAINT.COM
This is the Official site for members of Taunton Freeriders community mountain bike project.
Also check out:
Official Taunton Freeriders Thread on Pinkbike.com
taunton freeride association's facebook
The trails are currently closed for re-development, and the entire site is off limits to everyone until further notice due to Forestry Commission carrying out felling work.
This is the Official site for members of Taunton Freeriders community mountain bike project.
Also check out:
Official Taunton Freeriders Thread on Pinkbike.com
taunton freeride association's facebook
The trails are currently closed for re-development, and the entire site is off limits to everyone until further notice due to Forestry Commission carrying out felling work.
We will endeavour to keep some trails open during the re-development, but please pay attention to notices and respect closures. Until the trails are officially open we will not be publicising the location. If you would like directions please get in touch.
Please read the rules and regs on this website before riding/visiting the trails.
Formed in 2004, by local riders and trailbuilders, Taunton Freeriders is a community mountain bike project developing DH and Northshore style mtb trails.
Please read the rules and regs on this website before riding/visiting the trails.
Formed in 2004, by local riders and trailbuilders, Taunton Freeriders is a community mountain bike project developing DH and Northshore style mtb trails.
We are proud to be in partnership with the Forestry Commission, who have provided land, and technical support to ensure the trails are safe, challenging and fun... Accidents will happen though, so remember, wear a helmet, and know your limitations.
Although the main focus of Taunton Freeriders arethe "OP" trails, we are also campaigning for better facilities such as skateparks and dirt-jumps in Taunton Deane. We are trying to gather all riders, campaigns, trails, and community groups together so we can really make a difference and get the facilities, support and recognition our sport deserves. Please sign up and share your views, suggestions, campaigns and questions.
Many thanks,
Please take a moment to vist our friends:
forestrycommission.gov.uk
haldonfreeride.org
okefreeriders.co.uk
the-track.co.uk
somersetdirtjumpers.net (new website)
The Celtic Renaissance Design Co.
Our sponsors/donors:
DeaneDLO kindly donated essential tools and fixings.
Mole Valey Farmers (Newton Abbot) kindly donated the timber for the northshore stucture at the top of the trail.
Keep up to date with the weather
Met' Office
*(taunton freeriders, the TF logo and all other works and media are subject to copyright. Use of any or all of these without prior consent is strictly prohibited)
Although the main focus of Taunton Freeriders arethe "OP" trails, we are also campaigning for better facilities such as skateparks and dirt-jumps in Taunton Deane. We are trying to gather all riders, campaigns, trails, and community groups together so we can really make a difference and get the facilities, support and recognition our sport deserves. Please sign up and share your views, suggestions, campaigns and questions.
Many thanks,
Please take a moment to vist our friends:
forestrycommission.gov.uk
haldonfreeride.org
okefreeriders.co.uk
the-track.co.uk
somersetdirtjumpers.net (new website)
The Celtic Renaissance Design Co.
Our sponsors/donors:
DeaneDLO kindly donated essential tools and fixings.
Mole Valey Farmers (Newton Abbot) kindly donated the timber for the northshore stucture at the top of the trail.
Keep up to date with the weather
Met' Office
*(taunton freeriders, the TF logo and all other works and media are subject to copyright. Use of any or all of these without prior consent is strictly prohibited)
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| roobarb | report of FC meeting and up-coming meetings...READ THIS. | 14 | Nov 20 2008, 11:32 AM EST by almostwise | ||
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Thread started: Feb 9 2008, 8:06 AM EST
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28.02.08 - met with Steve Ayres from Forestry Commission
1. Weekly inspections. The trails must be inspected every week and report sent to Forestry. Each trail must be visually inspected and ridden to check condition. Minor repairs to be made if possible, or trail closed if not repairable there and then. This is not somethhing that can be ignored, regardless of the weather or whatever. 2. I.D Cards: In order for ID cards to be issued, mug-shots need to be taken. 3. Insurance: Policy must be in place before re-development. Time to dip into those pockets guys...the more of you willing to chip in, the cheaper it'll be. 4. Full Inspection: whole track needs to be checked and any problem areas noted, such as slippery surfaces on northshore and jumps. 5. Bank Account: needs to be opened asap. need Adam and Jon to come to bank with me to provide signatures and ID...so spare an hour on Wednesday and this box can be ticked finally. 6. Chainsaws: there are special provisos for chainsaw use. This is only relevant to myself and Krchton...copy of NPTC certificate must be provided to Forestry and PPE inspected. Other requests/rules also apply and will be discussed with Forestry later. 7. Felling: The planned thinning of the trail area is set to take place around August. Until this work has been completed, trail building is on stand-by. See note on planning the new trails. 8. Taunton Freeriders Meeting: We need to get everyone together ASAP to discuss the organisation and future of the Taunton Freeriders project. We can do this at my place, out on a ride or another venue if required, but it needs to be done within the next two weeks, so let everyone know and come up with a date and time. I emplore everyone to attend. continued in replies.... |
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| roobarb | Theft and vandalism at the trails!!!! | 1 | Aug 11 2008, 9:42 PM EDT by almostwise | ||
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Thread started: Feb 25 2008, 12:06 PM EST
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Someone has broken the lock and cut down a bunch of trees (badly). A large pine has been left resting on a branch of the oak tree by the northshore...please for your own safety stay well away from it. Do not under any circumstances approach it or walk beneath it. If anyone has any information about it or knows the identity of the culprit(s) please post or contact me directly in confidence. This kind of act pointless vandalism puts everyone in danger and jeopardizes the whole project. All tools have now been removed. No-one is permitted to build, or fell without insurance and prior written consent from the Forestry Commission and Taunton Freeriders. Anyone in breach of this may face prosecution.
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| roobarb | Trail clean-up... | 1 | Jul 16 2008, 11:28 AM EDT by almostwise | ||
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Thread started: Feb 20 2008, 9:04 PM EST
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Ok so its basically litter picking. Need a couple volunteers to help with a litter pick on and around the trails (including the fire tracks). There's quite a bit of rubbish up there at the moment and its starting to look a bit unsightly. Would like to get it done within the next couple weeks.
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