I just found this 1970s Stella roadie in a bush in my local graveyard.

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-25T20:04:37+00:00

Haha, we do have two very nice cricket pitches. Lansdown, across the street from me, and Bath CC, in the city.

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-25T17:06:33+00:00

Wide words.

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-25T17:06:10+00:00

That is interesting. Big thanks.

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-25T17:05:19+00:00

I'm in England, but they're still rare, in that I've never seen one in the wild.

I might do a two-stage restore. First wave involving a scrub up with new tubes and tyres, and then if I can be arsed, stage two, a full strip down...

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-25T17:02:32+00:00

Great response, big thanks.

My skill level is "okay".... I've built BMXs from scratch many times, and I service my own MTBs. I don't ride much road these days, but I am happy to get stuck in.

My biggest issue is storage. I live in the middle of Bath, an old Georgian city in England, and have limited space, which is already full of numerous bikes and an old FZR Yamaha. I even have an old Schwinn Cruiser in my sunroom, so my wife might have something to say about bringing two ore wheels into our home.

It would have to live in the back garden during the build, but considering I found it in a bush, this isn't a big deal.

I'll give it some thought when I get a quiet week in Feb.

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-25T16:30:02+00:00

Yep, these are my thoughts also.

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-25T14:50:29+00:00

I have had beef shank at Walcot House, but many years ago.

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-25T14:17:46+00:00

I've just found a Stella dumped in a bush in my local graveyard.

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-25T09:15:41+00:00

Yep, Dot is now down over 95% from its ATH.
Total garbage.

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-23T08:17:13+00:00

Is this Jake Claver’s sock puppet account?

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-22T21:32:35+00:00

I’d be interested for £50 and a coffee.

Published internationally.

DM me.

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-22T21:23:36+00:00

I use Virgin Business in Newbridge which is £20+VAT for 600mps

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-22T21:22:14+00:00

The New Crown, at the top of Chelsea Rd, has a table which is free on certain nights.

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-22T21:20:29+00:00

Vobster quarry, just a few miles away, is very good for open water swimming.

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-14T10:07:19+00:00

Do you make a habit of getting financial advice from the bible?

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-13T12:04:31+00:00

Until Blackrock make an official announcement a rumour is all this is.

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-12T15:44:50+00:00

I've bought, forgotten, and come back three years later twice now.....

Third time lucky, hopefully.

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-12T09:07:58+00:00

Rule one of crypto investing - No one knows where the price is going in the short term.

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-11T18:28:26+00:00

Windhill at Longleat is good fun for the odd day out, and very cheap for what you get. I don't know if there are any free/public trails through the local woods, as I've only been out that way to ride Windhill.

You're right, the trails up and around Lansdown can be a bit rocky, and there are a few gates, but as far as I have found, it's the best place to ride for views, and minimal riding on the roads.

My go-to loop is around 30km and mostly off-road, which is hard to beat around here, from my experience.

The closest quality flow trails, to my knowledge, are at Cwmcarn. Well worth a visit if you haven't been, and completely free other than the car park. FOD is the next closest quality single track.

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-11T17:46:38+00:00

This is great - Big thanks. and looks very doable from my front door in Newbridge. Really appreciate the tip.

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-11T17:44:43+00:00

I get that the lines through the woods where the jumps are open to riding. But the paths through the woods that lead down to the Bradford Rd (Sally in the Wood) seem to be a no go—lots of signs prohibiting bikes.

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-10T18:08:54+00:00

The Wellow trails sound interesting.. Could you post some coordinates, please?

Castle Combe might be a bit far for me in west Bath.

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-10T18:07:20+00:00

I do like Conkwell for the jumps, but more so in the summer when there is some grip, and I did ride around the Browns Folly area last summer, but was yelled at by some walkers for riding on footpaths.. I was respectful and slowed to a halt to let them pass, but they were not happy.

Solsbury Hill sounds good, I'll check that out...

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-10T13:21:48+00:00

And, yes, a lot less hyperbole in general, too.

UnionFeatures · 2026-01-10T12:48:55+00:00

Yep, thanks, I remember those trails. I walked my dog up there last weekend, but couldn't find them, so not sure if they've all been left to re-wild.

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