Went for a ride out in the Vale with Phil today. The rain held off but to make up for it the wind was howling and it was still muddier than a muddy thing in monsoon season. Phil accepted my challenge to ride the Viking Way from Brewers Grave to Longmore Bridge without dabbing a foot. To be honest, he faired better than I had anticipated and made it with only 2 dabs and a complete off, covering his back and Camelbak in lovely gloopy mud. Respect for attempting it though, I have never been anywhere near that successful.Daim leaps onto his soapbox
The enduro bikes and 'crossers have done a great job of rendering the Viking Way pretty much unrideable now for a Bridle Way. I would imagine that it would be difficult at the moment on horseback and I am sure you wouldn't want to attempt it on foot. It just goes to show that you can pass all the laws you want to and put up any number of signs stating, "No Motor Vehicles" but unless it is actually policed it amounts to nothing. It is a damn shame as if it was only used by MTB'ers, horses and walkers it would be there for them to enjoy instead of being a rutted quagmire.
Daim dismounts soapbox
The enduro bikes and 'crossers have done a great job of rendering the Viking Way pretty much unrideable now for a Bridle Way. I would imagine that it would be difficult at the moment on horseback and I am sure you wouldn't want to attempt it on foot. It just goes to show that you can pass all the laws you want to and put up any number of signs stating, "No Motor Vehicles" but unless it is actually policed it amounts to nothing. It is a damn shame as if it was only used by MTB'ers, horses and walkers it would be there for them to enjoy instead of being a rutted quagmire.
Daim dismounts soapbox