Ride Bristol Dig Day – Friday 30th October, Afternoon - Ashton Court, Bristol

Ride Bristol needs your help to rebuild and repair the fantastic mountain bike trails in Bristol. Work with them to keep the trails in tip-top shape. This is the afternoon session (1:30pm to 4:30pm).

What's the plan?
Over the long hot summer the trails have been heavily used and are in need of some care and attention. Please join us for a Dig Day session (morning or afternoon, or both) – we can't do this without you!

On October 30th and 31st, we're going to work on the Nova trail running parallel to Beggar Bush Lane. Specifically, we'll be working on the section that emerges onto the golf course, around Ben's Bench.

We'll be restoring the trail surface, adding features, removing vegetation and improving drainage to prepare for the coming winter. We'll also be installing some signposts.

Where to meet
Meet in the golf course car park, Ashton Court Estate, next to the café and Pedal Progression. What3words location: uses.mild.bikes. Paid parking applies.

Look out for our Dig Leaders in Ride Bristol hi-viz vests and our Horse Box tool store.

What to expect
Volunteers will work as part of a team to repair the trail surface and correct its alignment, repair trail features or build new ones, and fill potholes. Most, but not all, the work is physical; if you are fit enough to ride the trails, you will be fine with this. The vibe is about fun, working at a sustainable pace and, for those who wish to, developing trail-building skills.

Don't worry if this is your first Dig Day; our Dig Leaders will be on hand to show you what to do and offer friendly advice. We will provide tools and materials. You don't need any specialist skills to be useful. We try to rotate tasks to ensure everyone has a rewarding and enjoyable time.

If physical work is not your thing, we're also looking for volunteers who can engage with the public and spread the word about Ride Bristol's purpose and activities.

Tips and advice for getting the most out of the day
1. Clothing: Wear something that you don't mind getting dirty. Wear sturdy boots and bring gloves, e.g. gardening or building gloves. Wear your MTB glasses for some eye protection. Dress appropriately for the weather, e.g. bring waterproofs, sunscreen, insect repellent etc.
2. Bring water and snacks. Bring lunch if you are doing both sessions in the day.
3. Arrive a few minutes early.

Important info
Free, booking via Eventbrite. Please cancel on Eventbrite if you cannot attend, as this will free up your space for someone else. Individual volunteers must be aged 18 or over.

Bike security
Ideally, bring a lock or keep the bike near where you are working. Ride Bristol can put some bikes in their Horse Box tool store.

Questions?
Want to help, but unsure of what's involved? Coming as a group and want to work together? Message info@ridebristol.org.

Toilet facilities
The nearest toilets are adjacent to the café and Pedal Progression in the golf course car park.

Source: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ride-bristol-dig-day-friday-30th-october-afternoon-tickets-2002065409534