NEWS

June 2008

Newsletter 5 now available

Download the latest newsletter here. This one has a report from the Chairman explaining some of the issues that have led to halt in trail building. There's an article from the Chief trail builder about what some of these changes will mean, at least until we can come to an agreement with the FC about the future trail building strategy. And, there's a report from the Fundraising secretary about the challenges of raising money for a project like ours.

Trail Building suspended

Please note, following the monthly meeting where news broke that the new '39 Steps' section of trail has failed the FC engineer's inspection and there has been a change in FC policy. Trail building activities are to cease until further notice. This is obviously a great blow to us as we were beginning to make real headway improving and updating the red route to IMBA standards. Please see the forum for more info.

May 2008

TIMBER BBQ

To celebrate the arrival of Summer (touch wood) the next TIMBER meeting will take the form of a BBQ. Everyone is welcome, not just TIMBER members. It will be held on Thursday the 22nd of May at 6.30pm in the usual location of Oak Lodge, on the High Lodge site. It'll be a great opportunity to see what TIMBER is doing, what we have planned (why it's taking so long!) and what you can do to help.

For more information and if you are planning to come, please e-mail info@timbermtb.org, it'll also help us work out how many to cater for.

April 2008

Newsletter Issue 4

The Fourth TIMBER newsletter in now available for download.In this issue a roundup of the last month by TIMBER chairman John Gould, a description of an amazing trail build day on April 5th from Dave Reynolds and a summary of the last general meeting from Roger Powell. Click here

March 2008

Newsletter Issue 3

The third TIMBER newsletter in now available for download. Click here

February 2008

Read all about it!

Issue two of the TIMBER newsletter now ready for download. 8 Pages packed to the gunnels with Thetford trailbuilding news. There's some great news in this one, don't miss out Click here.

January 2008

Hot off the press

Issue one of the TIMBER newsletter available here.

October 2007

An afternoon with Nick Craig

On a sunny Autumn afternoon in October TIMBER’s John Gould and Dave Tortoishell had the pleasure of riding with Scott’s legendary rider Nick Craig, also known as “the Nicest Man in Mountain Biking”. Click here to read more....

'Tightrope'-now officially open!

The Red Route has now been re-routed to take in the new section, officially opened on the 6th and called 'Tightrope'. You can see a video of the trail and the opening ceremony here. So what are you waiting for? Go and try it out!

If you like it, or even if you don't, tell us on the forum or via the contact form. More importantly why not come and help? What we've achieved so far has only been as a result of volunteers just like you, with more people involved the quicker we'll be able to work. What's more you'll be able to have your say about what you want to see in future sections.

Grand Opening of new section - 'Tightrope'

At 11:00am on Saturday 6th of October the new section of Red Route built by TIMBER volunteers is being officially opened. (Morning of the Dusk to Dawn)
This section is the first major piece of work to be completed by TIMBER volunteers and is intended to give a flavour of things to come, including skills and Thetfordesque sweeping bermy bits.
There will be a chance to ride the section and an opportunity to take part in TIMBERS Tightrope challenge with trophies to keep for the top 3 riders, and some fun prizes for the not so top folks. (No pre-entry or entry fee required)
We would love to see you there and would really appreciate your support so please make the effort to show up. Just go to High Lodge and look out for the signs and TIMBER personnel who will direct you.

July 2007
Next TIMBER trail building day

The next trail building day will be on Saturday the 21st of July. We've got a great chance to really improve MTBing in Thetford, lets not miss the oportunity. See the forum and calendar for more details.

June 2007
Next TIMBER trail building day

The next trail building day will be on Saturday the 2nd of June. All help is greatfully received. Come along it's worth it for the free Tea and biscuits!

June 2007
Next TIMBER trail building day

The next trail building day will be on Saturday the 2nd of June. All help is greatfully received. Come along it's worth it for the free Tea and biscuits!

May 2007
Next TIMBER trail building day

The next trail building day will be on Saturday the 12th of May. So why don't you come and join in. Once again, please remember to join as only paid up TIMBER members can help.

Pictures of the first Trail building Day are now online. Click here to go to the gallery.

March 2007
First TIMBER trail building day

At the February meeting, Saturday the 10th of March was agreed on as the first TIMBER trail building day. All help will be great fully received. If you're coming over to help, please remember to fill out the Membership Application and to send in your cheques. For insurance reasons we are not permitted to let non-members help out.

February 2007
Forestry Commission Course: Working with Volunteers

In February 2007, the Forestry Commission will be running a course entitled Working With Volunteers.

October 2006
TIMBER to Help Produce Vital Forestry Policy for Cycling in the Thetford Forest

At the October TIMBER meeting, heated debate ensued about the position of the Forestry Commission regarding the expansion and maintenance of cycling trails in the Thetford Forest.

Forestry Commission representative Darren Edwards was positive about the Forestry's willingness to work with TIMBER members to improve the existing trails, with plans for further expansion in the future.

TIMBER members agreed that it was vital to help Darren produce the Forestry Commission policy document for cycling in the forest, which has to be completed by January.