June was frantic to say the least for RetroBike Riders. Mountain Mayhem being the focal point of the month with 50 RetroBikers taking to the track and 50 more fighting for the loud hailer trackside in the heckling tent. A full aftermath write up of the event can be found here, eleven pages of aftermath goes to show the fun that was had.

As far as the National Rides Series goes, we now have the next round details posted. You may already have seen the MacRetro lads advertising their Drumlanrig ride in their signatures, but please sign up here if interested in attending.

Click here to read full retrobike rides July 2011 newsletter.

Another weekend and another car park in a forest. Saturday saw forty plus Retrobikers meet up at Cannock Chase for the Rearranged First Round of the Retrobike National Events Series with support from Bikefood – The Cannock Cupid’s Arrow (formerly Turkey Twizzler).

Once again a great collection of top quality metal was on display, everything from a 80s Saracen to a Chameleon Fat Chance of dubious provenance. An enjoyable day’s riding was had by all, click here for full aftermath report. The next round will be taking place in the Forest of Dean on May 14th, we will also be riding at the HoNC on April 12th.

Original Source Mountain Mayhem 2011 – Sign up to a team NOW!

:: Date: June 17th – 19th 2011
:: Location: Eastnor Castle, Deer Park, Ledbury, Herefordshire.
:: Meeting at: Watch this space, RB usually demarcate an area elusively for Retrobike riders, drinkers, hecklers, etc.
:: Camping: Camping is free of charge, free showers and bike washing facilities too. Catering is by form of large catering tents, burger vans, etc. Plenty of RB bbq’s on the go too.
:: Distance: Laps are approximately 9 miles in length around the grounds of Eastnor Castle.
:: Terrain: A great mixture of fast single track, woodland, fire roads and wide open fast grass.
:: Event website: www.osmountainmayhem.co.uk

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Happy New Year and welcome to the second Retrobike Rides Newsletter.

Each month we aim to enlighten you of all the goings on around the country that have occurred in the previous month and let you know what’s going on in the coming month.

Ridebike Rides have now been going strong for many years. At first these involved a couple of dodgy looking characters in lurid lycra meeting up in the woods to ride their retro pride and joys.
But now meetings have evolved to groups of up to 40 enthusiasts meeting up to enjoy their bikes, company and trails.
In doing so a friendly atmosphere has been created and good riding manners developed, giving Retrobike Rides their unique qualities and infectious banter.

Everyone is welcome to join Retrobike Rides and everyone is made to feel welcome when they do. All abilities are catered for with the rule being we only get round as fast as the slowest person, with short cuts and chicken runs being planned into the routes.
Retrobike Rides are non competitive with the emphasis on socialising, having fun and exploring the best new trails with people who know them well.
And of course doing it all riding old bikes.

If this appeals to you, please come and join in at one of our National or Local events.

Please click here to read the full newsletter.

Hello and welcome to the very first Retrobike Rides Newsletter.

Each month we aim to enlighten you of all the goings on around the country that have occurred in the previous month and let you know what’s going on in the coming month.

Ridebike Rides have now been going strong for many years. At first these involved a couple of dodgy looking characters in lurid lycra meeting up in the woods to ride their retro pride and joys.
But now meetings have evolved to groups of up to 40 enthusiasts meeting up to enjoy their bikes, company and trails.
In doing so a friendly atmosphere has been created and good riding manners developed, giving Retrobike Rides their unique qualities and infectious banter.

Everyone is welcome to join Retrobike Rides and everyone is made to feel welcome when they do. All abilities are catered for with the rule being we only get round as fast as the slowest person, with short cuts and chicken runs being planned into the routes.
Retrobike Rides are non competitive with the emphasis on socialising, having fun and exploring the best new trails with people who know them well.
And of course doing it all riding old bikes.

If this appeals to you, please come and join in at one of our National or Local events.

The Retrobike National Events Calendar 2010/11

With support from

Rd 1 – Cannock Turkey Twizzler – Dec 27th (BH Monday) – POSTPONED
Rd 2 – Thetford – Jan 23rd (Sunday)
Rd 3 – Forest of Dean – 14th May (Saturday)
Rd 4 – BDW – July 22-24 (Weekend, main ride Saturday)
Rd 5 – Drumlanrig – August 14th (Sunday)
Rd 6 – Mr. K’s Day in the Peaks – Sept 10th (Saturday)
Rd 7 – Final Round (TBC) – Oct/Nov*

With the usual annual Retrobike attendance at:

- The Hell of North Cotswolds (Sunday April 10th 2011)
- Mountain Mayhem (Weekend of June 17th-19th 2011)

*The final round has been opened up for all regions to submit a bid to organise and host it. We’ll then post up their plans and every Retrobike member will have the opportunity to vote on the most popular idea. The event with the most votes will become the season finale for 2011.

Bikefood have been hugely generous in supporting our series, the opening round will be at Cannock this month. All Retrobike rides are free so get yourselves along, you’ll along be able to sample a few freebies courtesy of Bikefood.

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Ladies and gentleman, 2011 promises to be an amazing year for Retrobike riding. Not only are your regional area groups in great shape with rides regularly being organised, but we’ve also put together a cracking National Series to entice you.

The National Series is the cream of the Retrobike rides squeezed into a seven round series. We’ve done our very best to spread them around the United Kingdom, offer some of the very best trails and also make the series completely free to enter. So get your new diaries out, here is the Retrobike National Event Series with support from BikeFood Calendar for 2010/11:

• Rd 1 – Cannock Turkey Twizzler – Dec 27th (BH Monday)
• Rd 2 – Thetford – Jan 23rd (Sunday)
• Rd 3 – Forest of Dean – 14th May (Saturday)
• Rd 4 – BDW – July 22-24 (Weekend, main ride Saturday)
• Rd 5 – Drumlanrig – August 14th (Sunday)
• Rd 6 – Mr. K’s Day in the Peaks – Sept 10th (Saturday)
• Rd 7 – Final Round (TBC) – Oct/Nov*

With special events at:

• The Hell of North Cotswolds (Sunday April 10th 2011)
• Mountain Mayhem (Weekend of June 17th-19th 2011)

With Retrobike rides proving ever more popular we are delighted to announce that bikefood have decided to support our series, they will be supplying us with complimentary drink supplements, water bottles and energy bars at all our national events.

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