Interesting feedback chaps. Thanks for the views. I will of course do what I think is best as I always do
. The site wouldn’t be running like it is now if id acted on eeeveryone’s thoughts. I do however try to cater for the consensus where possible.There is no intention for this site to grow massively, but simply to be a fun place to hang out, and get some good riding locally. From my perspective it also has to be reliable, flexible, low maintaince, and not create costs to me in time or money. All decisions have been and will be made with those factors in mind.
Last week’s Exmoor trip took shape in this board and pulled together a bunch who hadn’t all ridden together before. Everyone ( i think) had a wicked time and that’s what its all about.
Thanks for the offer of free hosting Eccles. Its very kind
But for those who think it’s sensible option consider this... The risk of moving from a world class paid for 24/7 supported host, who are contractually obliged to provide me near 100% uptime / get back to me 24hours a day on issues / run the latest versions of software / network equipment / and who I can kick in the balls if they don’t do what i want them to do etc etc......... to some one kindly helping out but under no obligation to provide a service at all..... is huge. That’s not casting any aspersions on Eccles hosting set up but no contract / agreed service provision = huge risk.
Incidentally... I found out about the current host through an ad...lol... and they have been superb!
Cheers all!
(together with a bunch of other people). 
