Sorry for the delay been offline (Shocking I know!! :shock: )
Northamptonshire actually falls in the Anglian region but have to admit I dont think they ride your way, All I can suggest is if you have some nice routes/trails your way post a ride up and see if anyone pops up to ride with you local?
Im not a million miles away so would be interested in riding?
In all seriousness I've arranged to meet up with a fellow member in a couple or three weekends time, with the aim for us both to get a bit fitter!! There's a fantastic forest nearby to us, and even a dedicated MTB track so all the difficult work's been done.
Post up a time and place, there's Leicester folk who could be interested and if I can get a passport (admittedly I'm pushing my luck at present ) I'd be happy to join you.