Whoosh Mountain Biking

Anyone who's used the Rochdale Canal around Hebden Bridge and Todmorden, whether just getting around or linking up the trails, will have experienced the 'fun' of these weir crossings. They may be no challenge on 2.6" Magic Mary's, but aren't accessible to folks on skinnier tyres, or in wheelchairs, or on trikes/cargo bikes or who simply aren't confident when the gaps between setts are nearly as big as the setts themselves. And sometimes you just don't want a wet arse

They're finally looking at improving them so please make sure they do it properly and feed in to the consultation here:

Kilnhurst Weir Improvements What is the project? Calderdale Council have been working with the Canal & River Trust and their partners Arcadis to investigate Kilnhurst Weir which is part of the Rochdale Canal. The weirs on the Rochdale Canal make up a small part of the canal towpath, which are

It's been a long old time coming but as they say, pints of Guinness come to those who wait!!

TRAIL ACCESS WIN!

Norland Moor news: it's been a long time coming, but the council have agreed to remove the bylaw prohibiting cycling there, effective immediately.

There will also be a new action plan for the moor and annual user surveys. Next time you're riding there, enjoy knowing that you've got every right to be there.

https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2/residents/environment-planning-and-building/countryside-conservation/calderdale-local-access-forum

Last chance folks!

Just a few more days to respond to Calderdale Council's consultation on their proposals to permit cycling on Norland Moor. If you haven't filled it out yet, now's the time... https://online1.snapsurveys.com/interview/a1aaa945-f9b9-43f3-8c91-02380c724ee7

There's another, and hopefully final, consultation on cycle access on Norland Moor.

If you want the byelaws to be changed to officially permit cycling there, please respond before 11 November.

https://online1.snapsurveys.com/interview/a1aaa945-f9b9-43f3-8c91-02380c724ee7

Vote Now For Keeper of The Peak! National Parks Volunteer of The Year Chris Maloney, the man behind 'Keeper of The Peak', has been nominated for an award, and we'd like you to vote now and help him win it.

Goals.

Still riding North Shore in her 70s Back in 1993 Betty Birrell had a go at mountain biking. She was 45 years old. Now she's 73 and can still more than hold her own on some of the most demanding bike terrain there is.

‘The Bolton Abbey trespass’? Watch this space…!

Cycling UK's Banned Bolton Abbey MTB Route The trails your taxes have paid for but you're not allowed on

Yes , this is so good!

How can we let languish without any built facilities of this type - totally at odds with its reputation as a riding destination and stated aims to get people active. Time we step up, but we’ll need your help . Rider-managed permissive trails also badly needed!

Yes please!

Far fetched but worth a try…

BHS members and supporters may be interested to hear about a government petition which calls for footpaths, off-road cycle routes, and bridleways to be de-restricted and turned into public rights of way accessible to pedestrians, horses, and bicycles.

These proposed changes aim to reduce the amount of time that horse riders spend on potentially dangerous public highways. Should the petition reach 10,000 supporters then a formal response from the government would be required.

The petition can be found here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/610936