Besides being a great place to ride your bike, the New Forest is also a great place to take photos. Taking inspiration from The Radavist, we thought it could be good to make use of the growing collection of photos taken when out on the bike in the New Forest.So, October 2016 is the first edition of the monthly Cycle New Forest desktop calendar wallpaper. The size of the … [Read more...]
New cycle routes
Last week saw the Gravel Cat, a brand new cycle route, go live on this site. This is particularly good news as it’s been a long time since a cycle route has been added to the Cycle New Forest website. The main reason for this is the time it took to map out the route. Each map was custom designed with the aim of giving enough information to be able to navigate the route whilst … [Read more...]
What better way to explore than by bike
Whether you’re visiting New Forest for the first time or its stunning countryside, heath and woodland paths are familiar to you, there’s always something new to see. From the scenic, unspoilt views to the many ponies and deer that are famed for grazing in the area, it’s safe to say New Forest National Park is a must-see.Here at Cycle New Forest, it’s our aim to introduce … [Read more...]
Bypass common sense
In April this year, a new cycle bypass (apparently, that's what it's called, so we'll go with that for now) was opened in Brockenhurst. At a cost of £6250 this new piece of cycling 'infrastructure' creates a 3m cycle lane that is both baffling and dangerous, as the before and after photos show below. Unfortunately, it has created a hazardous situation for cyclists choosing to … [Read more...]
New Forest Bike Project
An exciting New Forest cycling initiative has recently started with the aim of getting more people onto two wheels. The New Forest Bike Project is a community social enterprise started by Louis Bonney who has identified a need to help local people get out on bicycles safely and easily.There are many people who would like to experience the joys of cycling in the New Forest, … [Read more...]