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Tom Sugden

I've been a keen mountain biker since the early nineties, having grown up in Bridge of Allan where there are miles of single-track in every direction. As a teenager, I raced cross-country across Scotland and after high school spent a year cycling around New Zealand. These days I ride mostly in the Scottish Borders with my eldest son during school holidays and make do with the tame trails of Essex during term time.

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went mountain biking

August 10, 2025 at 13:55

Windy Gyle

An excellent ride up Windy Gyle. The beginning and mid section of the climb is tough but if you're lucky you might have a tail wind. The upper section is easier on the old stone slabs. Some fun descents with bumps and jumps and small drop offs here and there.…

Time

3h54m

Distance

28.8km

Speed

7.4km/h

Ascent

840m

Descent

830m

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went mountain biking

July 20, 2025 at 14:43

Monarch Crest

Time

6h36m

Distance

58.2km

Speed

9.1km/h

Ascent

980m

Descent

2,150m

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went mountain biking

July 19, 2025 at 16:33

Lupine, Gunsight and Lower Loop

Fairly easy loop from Crested Butte as warm up day before a bigger ride tomorrow. Lovely views over wetlands towards Mount Crested Butte, flowing sections through aspen woods, and a return route alongside slate river.

Time

2h50m

Distance

22.5km

Speed

9.8km/h

Ascent

490m

Descent

480m

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July 6, 2025 at 08:47

Nina's Coffee Loop

Time

1h41m

Distance

19.3km

Speed

14.9km/h

Ascent

270m

Descent

260m

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July 6, 2025

A nice loop from Saffron Walden to Nina's Coffee between Debden and Newport then back again. Mostly off-road with some of the more fun downhill sections in the area, such as the descent into Newport past the quarry and a very steep tunnel through the trees on the return route. The coffee and pastries

went mountain biking

September 4, 2022 at 11:35

Saffron Walden to Great Chesterford Loop

Time

1h49m

Distance

27.0km

Speed

15.0km/h

Ascent

310m

Descent

310m

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August 27, 2022 at 12:35

Hownam Howgate to St. Cuthbert's Way with Eleven Shearers

Time

3h54m

Distance

20.6km

Speed

5.5km/h

Ascent

710m

Descent

700m

August 27, 2022

We took a detour up to the Eleven Shearers in order to avoid passing through a herd of cows with their calves. The views made this well worth the extra effort.

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June 5, 2022 at 08:02

Hownam Howgate to Windy Gyle Loop

Time

5h13m

Distance

29.6km

Speed

6.1km/h

Ascent

950m

Descent

930m

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May 2, 2022 at 13:21

Saffron Walden to Linton Loop

Time

2h07m

Distance

35.3km

Speed

16.8km/h

Ascent

330m

Descent

330m

August 27, 2022

This tour includes a diversion where one right of way is currently closed.

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October 3, 2021 at 12:49

Saffron Walden to Beard's Lane Loop

Time

2h44m

Distance

32.0km

Speed

11.7km/h

Ascent

290m

Descent

300m