**** MUD IS IN THE AIR! The Middlesex Fells are now open to mountain biking. Yes, the conditions are perfect for an off-road ride, but please have a modicum of respect for the trails:

• Don't ride on trails that are obviously wet. Destruction and hurt feelings results.
• Speed yields the trail. What I mean is that you should slow down when encountering other trail users. Don't blast past an old lady with her dog. She might know the ranger and you'll get hosed.
• Ride the Mountain Bike Loop ONLY! All the local mountain bike scene needs is for the Fells to close to mountain biking completely. We've already got enemies...