You have found, or stumbled across, the website of The Crowborough Mountain Bike Collective.

You will find our latest news at the bottom of this page.

Who are we?
We are a group of blokes and girls of mixed ages and abilities who have a passion for riding mountain bikes and having fun!

Where do we ride?
We are based around Crowborough, Sussex, with a good knowledge of the local trails but also travel further afield to the both the South and North Downs. Each year we try and make at least one visit to a trail centre in Wales (although it always seems to rain) and in early September take advantage of the natural trails in somehwere like the Peaks or Lakes. Have a look at the journals for a better feel.

Are we a club?
No, absolutely not this is a socially built group not a race group, the last person will not get abandoned! We now have around 50 people who have asked to be kept informed about our rides, although most weeks only between 5 and 10 ride. Because we aren't a club there are no fees to pay or forms to be filled in. Our ethos is simple, Get Out and Ride.

What format do the rides take?
We normally ride on a Sunday morning starting at 8am from our chosen start location and aim to be back in Crowborough by about midday. Riding distance is normally between 15 and 25 miles depending upon the weather and the terrain, which is usually cross country / trail riding. We take plenty of breaks for chats and to catch our breath. Where the ride allows we will stop for a brew and cake! We are also trying to organise regular night rides during the week.

What bike and gear do I need?
This is a tricky one, we aren't an elitest group so there is no bike snobbery, but it's important to start on the right note or you won't want to ride again! With that in mind an entry level hardtail (not something from Asda) will be ideal and a pair of padded shorts. We will insist you wear a helmet as most of us have been saved by one at least once. The rest you can probably beg, borrow or steal from any of the guys who ride, we have plenty of spares between us to loan! Feel free to send us a mail for more info.

Can you join us?
Absolutely, that's partly why we have the website. Send a mail to Dave (see the contacts page) and he'll bore you with as much information about us as you can stand. Then he'll add you to the distribution list and you'll be one of us, hooked and happy!

Social and Other News - Updated 15 May

Curry Night
It's been a couple of months since the last curry night when we said goodbye to McIain, is anyone up for another one?

Late Summer Tour
Twelve riders are now booked in for a weekend of fun and frolics. We've changed the location from the Lake District to the Quantocks, mainly because some of us have done the lakes, but also because there was a demand for fast single-track instead of hike a bike climbs and steep rocky descents. Looking at trail reviews for that area I don't think we will be disappointed.

E-mail Addresses
Would you like an @daysofspeed.com e-mail address? It forwards straight to your existing address and costs you nothing. Contact Dave or Graeme.

T-Shirts
I've been a bit slack on the t-shirts I'm afraid, in part because not everyone has replied with their sizing. I will be following up with people in the next few days and getting the orders in next week. After all summer is here!

Would anyone be interested in buying a t-shirt? The image has been taken from our 2008 tour of the Lakes and in black costs £19.95. So far we have orders for 10, just one more and we get the 10pct discount! Anyone?