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Longest Day, Longest Ride 24hr MTB Endurance

Home

The place we call home offers, stunning scenery, a good variety of riding and most of all a warm welcome! So welcome to Loaghtan Loaded MTB, the home of social riding on the Isle of Man!

Team Work

It's not how you get to the end that matters, it's who you get there with that matters.

Rut Slut!

She paused; she fidgeted; she stamped her heel; She choked the rage she could not all conceal; Then swung her wheel round with an evil grace, And took that hill at a terrific pace.

Real bikers

Real cycling is not about gear ratios. Or wearing lycra the colour of rainforest toads. Or pedalling to the country pub in the sun, then getting a taxi back because it's dark and raining.

Tools of the Trade

It had seemed like such a good idea at the time. Needing a fix and armed with a dumbell spanner, a set of Allen keys and an old toothbrush, I went out to score.

Commonality

It is no longer assumed that two cyclists have something in common. Even their love of cycling is not necessarily a common cause.

Strange Things

Unicycling is contrived. It hasn't developed for any other reason than because some clown wanted to be a bit more wacky than some other clown. Never liked 'wacky'.

Passion

There are some who will ride as long as God or whomever will let them. I am such a person, as is Mark M-M., who will ride his Viking funeral chariot in an incendiary blaze of faith and madness.

Trail Faeries

Ever since the earth started cooling from a molten ball it's been creating and influencing the mountain bike world we know and ride through.

Adventures

It was pure adventure, dodging hidden branches and smelling hot summer chaparral one minute, cool fingers of fog the next, rippling along in the zebra-lit trails. It felt like there was no one else on the whole planet as alive as we were.

Tandems

We knew two people on one bike was against the law. We did not care. We were in love. I was quite happy to be the back half, like a pantomime horse.

Entertainment

Our members will usually provide some entertainment on the ride.

Learn...

...how to repair a puncture as you'll be sure to get them.

The air was always thick...

...with the smell of TEMPTATION.

Variety...

...is the spice of life! That's why our rides are always varied and offer something for everyone.

It's all a balancing act

And we think we have the right balance.

Old School

No matter what you ride you'll always be made welcome.

He who reaches...

... the top first, waits the longest!

Fun...

...is the one thing money can't buy.

The world is a paradise...

...for those not cursed with self awareness.

Experience

Through years of cycling we have gained a great deal of experience, sometimes unwelcome!

Smile

At the end of every uphill there is usually a downhill!

Happy

We are always happy to welcome new riders to our merry flock.

Pride

We pride ourselves in our club values.

Set in stone

Nothing is set in stone, we're always ready to adapt.

Beer

There is always a nice cold pint waiting at the end of a ride. Sometimes during the ride!

Take it easy

Dreams are just clouds but sometimes clouds form recognisable shapes.

Anything is possible...

...if you put your mind to it; 34lb of bike to the top of Mt Snowdon!

Achievement

We encourage & support you to achieve your full potential.

Don't be afraid...

...to get off and walk.

Family

We like to think of our club as an extension of our family.

Charity

Our Longest Day, Longest Ride event is all in aid of raising money for charity.

Only the best will do!

We don't settle for second best!

Helping hand!

We never see a rider struggle, we sometimes laugh first then offer a helping hand!

Hardcore!

We are known to sample the local ales on occasion.

Social Rides

Our regular social rides cater for all abilities.

Team Work

Our 2010 End 2 End Challenge team before the start.

Longest Day, Longest Ride

We are the founders and organisers of the Isle of Man's only 24hr MTB Endurance Charity Event.

Organised Tours

Each year we load up the vans & head to the UK to ride new trails.

Trail Building

We actively put back in to the trails we ride with regular build & maintenance days.

Blog Archives

Social Ride Week Commencing 9th October 2017

Posted in Social News by Gadge

Hi All, Sorry for the lack of social rides recently. I know a few of you have been getting out and enjoying the great autumnal conditions. So how about….. Date : Tuesday 10th October Time : 6.30-6.45pm Venue : Highwayman pub car park, Peel. You will need lights and probably a waterproof jacket etc….. If

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mtb social rides  
8
Oct

Pivot twentyfour12 – the one where I stupidly ignore the weather – by Ian Heald (MAD MTB Ireland)

Posted in Ride Blogs by Gadge

I had signed up in the winter to take part in the Twentfour12 Torchbearer event once again – something to get me out on the bike and to keep me motivated. Last time around this gone as planned as I twisted my knee playing Lacrosse at Xmas and it took forever to heal. This time

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13
Aug

Social Rides Week Commencing 22nd May 2017

Posted in Social News by Gadge

Hi All, The weather looks good for the week, so how about……. Date : Tuesday 23rd May Time : 6.30 – 6.4pm Venue : Farmers Arms car park, St.Johns Trail leader will be Richard MacNee. Thanks to Richard for your help. I’ll be back out again shortly. Cheers Coops P.S. Don’t forget the LDLR entries

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mtb social rides  
21
May

Social Rides Week Commencing 8th May 2017

Posted in Social News by Gadge

Hi All, Apologies for the lack of social rides over the last couple of weeks. I think everyone’s been busy doing there own thing etc…. The weather looks good for the week, so how about……. Date : Tuesday 9th May Time : 6.30 – 6.4pm Venue : Union Mills industrial estate opposite Spar. Trail leader

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mtb social rides  
8
May

2017 Tour Review by Foxdale

Posted in Ride Blogs by Gadge

Read the latest Tour Ride Blog by Foxdale HERE.

 
7
May

Social Rides Week Commencing 3rd April 2017

Posted in Social News by Gadge

Hi All, The weather looks to be okay for this week, so lets make the most of it. Date : Tuesday 4th April Time : 6.30 – 6.45pm Venue : Colby pub car park. And Date : Thursday 6th April Time : 6.30 – 6.45pm Venue : Ham & Egg terrace, Laxey. If the weather

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mtb social rides  
3
Apr

Social Rides Week Commencing 27th March 2017

Posted in Social News by Gadge

Hi All, Sorry about the lateness of getting this out. The weather looks to be okay for this week, so lets make the most of it. Date : Wednesday 29th March Time : 6.30 – 6.45pm Venue : Union Mills industrial estate opposite Spar And Date : Thursday 30th March Time : 6.30 – 6.45pm

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mtb social rides  
27
Mar

Social Rides Week Commencing 20th March 2017

Posted in Social News by Gadge

Hi All, Sorry this is late getting out. Date: Tuesday 21st March Time : 6.30 – 6.45pm Venue : NSC overflow car park behind Quarterbridge pub And Date : Thursday 23rd March Time : 6.30 – 6.45pm Venue : Farmers arms car park, St.Johns If the weather is very bad a cancellation will be posted

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20
Mar

March Trailquest

Posted in Social News by Gadge
march trailquest poster  
28
Feb

Social Rides Week Commencing 27th February 2017

Posted in Social News by Gadge

Hi All, Well the weather hasn’t been great this last week or weekend. It doesn’t look good for this week either, according to the weather man. So let’s see what happens……. I’ve got a meeting on Tuesday, so if anyone wants to be trail leader or organise a ride, please get in touch. Date :

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mtb social rides  
27
Feb