Archive for June, 2011

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Weather update for weekend 25th June

Jun
Comments Off   Posted by Aston Hillbilly |  Category:News, Trails, Weather and conditions

Saturday’s for tweaking, Sunday’s for ragging.

This weekend is the Glastonbury Festival (yeah - it wasn’t last weekend - our bad!), so rain is expected, if we’re honest. This year is no break from tradition, but it’s not all bad news!

It’s been a wet ol’ week, but amazingly the ground under the usual layer of sludge is remarkably dry. So after a wet and warm Saturday (a great excuse to sort the steed out before an evening with mates round the BBQ with Glasto on the TV) Sunday is set to be glorious sunshine and over 20 degrees C.

Even after the biblical downpours of the week, the Hill should dry pretty quickly wherever the Sun can get to the ground. Consequently expect nice, roosty conditions Sunday, but be prepared for a few slippery patches in the trees, especially earlier in the day.

Tyre choice? If you’re still running Swamp Things I’d consider leaving them on this weekend.

If it’s your first time riding at Aston Hill read the essentials and the frequently asked questions - they answer most enquiries people have about the park. It’s also worth bearing in mind that Aston Hill becomes a far more technical venue in the wet!

Weather report for weekend of 25th June 2011 at Aston Hill Bike Park.


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 | Tags: , dry, grippery, , , wet n' dry
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Weather update for weekend 20th June

Jun
Comments Off   Posted by Neil |  Category:News, Trails, Weather and conditions

Wet wet wet.

As you probably know, it’s summer solstice this weekend which means Glastonbury Festival and the daddy-o of British 24 hour races, Original Source Mountain Mayhem.

As you also probably know, this means it normally rains, and this year is no exception.

Because the Hill is very dry, there’s a good chance that the rain will turn the top layer of dirt (and any surface dust) into a greasy paste, sliding over a well-baked dirt base. Ironically when the weather is like this you’re actually better riding during or just after rain when the dirt is nice and fluid, so your tyres can get purchase on the hard stuff underneath. As temperatures rise after rain, the wet dirt starts to congeal which is what leads to bikes clogging and tyres sliding!

So, with that in mind Saturday looks like the better day (bring your pads and waterproofs!) or last thing Sunday, after everything has had a chance to dry out a little. The back half of the XC tends to weather better too, should you be on the Hill with your do-it-all 5-6″ bouncer and don’t mind a little climbing.

If it’s your first time riding at Aston Hill read the essentials and the frequently asked questions - they answer most enquiries people have about the park. It’s also worth bearing in mind that Aston Hill becomes a far more technical venue in the wet!


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Weather for weekend 11th June

Jun
Comments Off   Posted by Neil |  Category:Weather and conditions

Saturday’s for riding, Sunday’s for digging

Looks like the weekend is split into two, with Saturday being dry and Sunday getting wet and filthy.

After a dry-ish second half to the week the Hill should be running really well Saturday, possibly with a few greasy areas depending on the showers predicted Friday night. Take your first run of the day slowly, just in case!

Sunday is looking pretty wet, but this isn’t a bad thing as there’s a dig day happening Sunday which you’re very welcome to come along to (although it’s unlikely that we’ll be sweeping runs).

Because there is a dig day happening there may be some temporary trail closures on the Black, DH4 and the 4X - these will be marked. Keep a look out for the fluro jackets!

If it’s your first time riding at Aston Hill read the essentials and the frequently asked questions - they answer most enquiries people have about the park. It’s also worth bearing in mind that Aston Hill becomes a far more technical venue in the wet!

Weather for Aston Hill over weekend of 11th June 2011


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Weather for weekend 4th June

Jun
Comments Off   Posted by Aston Hillbilly |  Category:Weather and conditions

Lookin’ fine!

You should be pleased to know that while the weather is looking good (for Scotland) in Fort Bill this weekend, it’s also looking pretty damn good in these warmer, midge-free southern climes.

It’s been a dry second half to the week and consequently trails are in tip-top condition after a good amount of rain shortly after last weekend. There may be something towards the end of Sunday, but unless very heavy this should only help to keep the dust down and the trails firm.

All in all, if you’re not rooting for our lads and lasses up at the 10th world cup race at Fort William then you should have a fine weekend of riding lined up down here on the Hill! And just in case you are hitting Fort Bill, there’s an additional weather forecast below just for you.

If it’s your first time riding at Aston Hill read the essentials and the frequently asked questions - they answer most enquiries people have about the park.


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 | Tags: , Fort William, warm, , World Cup