DESTINATION CORNWALL 
| A Ride with Nige |
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Finally got a short spell of dry and sunny weather maybe up to Friday subsequently the Trail is dry both ways which given that some of the schools having broken up and as such is busy being able to use the full extent of the path is ideal. On top of this during my absence the new Bike park at Padstow is now open for business and the cliff work at Ball Cutting is taking shape with little interruption or inconvenience to Trail users. I have to say the detour is a bonus because the views both ways from the top are outstanding. Now we are into the busy season could we ask customers to prebook their bikes to avoid the frustration of us running out [yes I know we run some 400 plus bikes but we do run out on a very regular basis] the Hireshop is open to 8 pm for those who prefer an evening ride. Safe cycling Nigel |
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8th July 2008
Just as June began with warm weather and sunshine July in contrast has greeted us with storms and wet weather so the Trail both ways is puddle strewn. A quieter trail does have its upside though, on rounding the corner on the first cutting downstream I came face to face with a Red Deer - no picture I'm afraid. I really will have to hone my camera draw and shoot technique - if I had lived in the era of the Wild West I would have been six foot under in no time! I get "purple patches" on the Trail because the very next day I was sat at the Quarry and spotted three Otters - I think it was Mum and two cubs diving in and out of the kelp -what a way to start the day! But I have not finished there. On the way back up to Wadebridge, just under the Bypass Bridge, I spotted a family of Stoats - the little ones are hilarious to watch leaping vertically when playing together so altogether a bonus start to July.
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Our local Otter family. |
Mum and two cubs we think - the old fella must have beat a retreat! |
Innocently cycling by at the Quarry (Otter family territory). |
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Trail Conditions Even when wet the Trail remains in good condition - the margins have been cut back, the Bike Park is under construction, the Padstow end is taking shape and work has now started, and will continue for the next twelve weeks, at Ball Cutting [the last cutting before Padstow, the fenced area] to make the cliffs safe. Customer safety is paramount with all of us but I am disappointed by the timing of these works. On another subject (of concern), we have built up a very healthy trade, mainly with a local clientele, who enjoy hiring bikes for evening rides so the council’s restriction of an 8pm to 7am closure on this Wadebridge to Padstow section is not good for anyone. Please note there is an option of taking the path over Ball Hill if you get caught out. It gets the old lungs working pushing the bikes up over but it is a super, elevated view of Padstow one direction and a wonderful view of the Inlet up to Wadebridge the other. Just a couple of more observations before I sign off: Look out for the Wild Cornflowers by Pentreath Point and watch for some Red Legged Partridges scurrying around along the Trail.
Finally for those who like a spot of fishing we are hoping the rain will encourage a run of Sea Trout - they have been easy to spot this year but not easy to catch - I am back clearing (see reference to strimming in the May report) this week so hope to catch up with the gossip. Safe cycling - Nigel PS: If you'd like to know what 'strimming' is all about or have other queries for Nigel or Destination Cornwall please email us: admin@destinationcornwall.co.uk |
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