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Nik Jones went mountain biking
August 2, 2026 at 16:18
Ryde - Freshwater.
416m Ascent (according to Strava)
Plan was to rest after this weeks 1st ever back to back Gran Fondo's but with family car breaking I had to get back on the bike. Ended up going ham and getting to destination in fastest time ever!
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Nik Jones went mountain biking
July 31, 2026 at 04:59
Bikepacking Adventure Day 2 - Ashcombe Bottom - Southsea
RIDE TIME 6:34:56 ASCENT 724 m
AVE SPD 17.0 km/h MAX 40.2 km/h
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Nik Jones went mountain biking
July 30, 2026 at 07:25
Bikepacking Adventure Day 1 - Southsea to Black Cap
RIDE TIME 7:24:30 CLIMB 1,840m AVE 13.5 km/h MAX 44.6 km/h
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August 1, 2026
Leaving the Isle of Wight via hovercraft to Southsea, to start an adventure holding the most ascent I have ever taken on in one day. With the lightest set up so far on my MTB, I headed along the seafront to pick up the Hayling ferry. Riding the Billy Trail and climbing up to Linch Down and the SDW.
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Nik Jones went mountain biking
July 23, 2026 at 14:57
MTB - A Castle, A Few Climbs & Red Squirrel Trail
Skirting past Carisbrooke Castle before a shady climb towards Gatcombe,later linking up with RS Trail. From there passing the IOW Garlic farm and the climb up to the downs, followed by descent to Havenstreet & one final off road climb back to Ryde.
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Nik Jones went mountain biking
July 22, 2026 at 14:26
Post Work Adventure - Newport To Ryde
Old railway lines, dusty climbs and marshlands.
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Nik Jones went mountain biking
July 4, 2026 at 07:28
Harting Down Loop To See Racton Ruins
85.80 km Time in motion 5:10:11 1,066m climb
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Speed 16.6 km/h 47.9 km/h
Calories 2,865
Elapsed Time 6:49:21
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July 4, 2026
Test run of using IOW hovercraft to access mainland quickly and go on a pre planned route taking in a small part of the SDW. Mission was to include The ferry, Billy Trail and see Racton Ruins while taking in as much tracks a trails as i could with minimal road use. Amazing views, flowing downhills and
Nik Jones went mountain biking
May 26, 2026 at 14:13
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Nik Jones went mountain biking
May 11, 2026 at 06:48
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May 11, 2026
A new chapter in my riding has begun - with a frame snap over Easter I've had to buy a new bike. Sad to see my old bike perish but this new beast feels so good!
Nik Jones went mountain biking
October 24, 2025 at 07:57
Unplanned MTB Jolly
Partially lost in woods = broken spoke shortly after but great to get out in sunshine.
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Blondie likes this.
Nik Jones went mountain biking
September 26, 2025 at 14:27
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Nik Jones went mountain biking
September 6, 2025 at 09:31
Brighstone Forest - Carisbrooke Loop
Climbing through Rowborough Bottom up to Brighstone forest and a fun technical track before heading towards Carisbrooke (along part of the Chalk Ridge Extreme route).
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Nik Jones went mountain biking
August 29, 2025 at 12:25
Coast, Climbs & Cliffs on the Isle of Wight
MTB loop through Ryde, Sandown & Shanklin with lots of bridleways, tracks and cycle paths throughout. Fantastic views as I climbed up towards Culver. Tracks are very close to the cliff edge due to landslides in the first quarter of the climb. Also 2 gates either side of the Yarborough…
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Blondie likes this.
August 1, 2026
Dropping South to Rottingdean before NCN route 2 along coast, heading back to Southsea. Fantastic descent to the coast and the route in places wound its way through beautiful small villages and winding lanes. Way too much road / cycle lane action for my liking!