Woburn sands trails

[Wezza]

Hi. Has anyone been here ?
Any good ?

 

[steve_sordy]

I went once in 2008 for my "Introduction to MTB" skills course. I remember being entranced by the place, with some very steep and tricky features. But that was through the perspective of a complete beginner, so be warmed!

I haven't been back since because it is quite a distance for me. My mate who was a quarry engineer told me that the place used to be a big sand extraction point and that it had been planted over with pine trees many years ago. If you Google "Woburn Sands MTB" you will find loads of info and videos.

I ride regularly at another sandy place over-planted with pine trees and if the ground conditions are similar, then it is likely to drain well, until all of a sudden it doesn't!

 

[Eckythump]

Not done Woburn but have ridden nearby Chicksands which has plenty of ebike friendly stuff.

 

[Rocket Roche]

Yeah its pretty good been there a few time its about a 7 mile way marked loop there is plenty of off piste stuff as well, some nice technical bits with some ups and downs also a pretty spectacular jump park if your brave enough? Theres a warden that goes around and collects £5 off you for the privilege

 

[Wezza]

Sound like it’s worth a visit. It’s only 40 mins from me. I’ll let you all know what’s it’s like
Thanks for your reply’s

 

[steve_sordy]

40 mins! I'd be there all the time.

 

[MrWid]

It's my local.... The way marked loop is ok for a leg spin, with a few tech ish sections. And there's plenty of fun stuff in the "off piste" trails. Give me a shout when you're heading this way and i'm happy to show you about

 

[Wezza]

That would be wicked I’m defo up for that. I’ll let you know but would probably be a Sunday

 

[Rocket Roche]

That would be wicked I’m defo up for that. I’ll let you know but would probably be a Sunday

Yeah I’ll be interested in a ride there to only 30mins away from me.

 

[steve_sordy]

@MrWid I'm feeling that an emtb Forum ride might be in the offing! Any chance that you could arrange something, preferably on a Sunday. I do guided rides and Sundays always seem to be the best attended days. It's a long way for me, but I'd love to visit Woburn Sands again.

 

[MrWid]

It's @Wezza 's idea so i'll let him come up with a date/organise

 

[Wezza]

I’ll keep you all posted ASAP

 

[Matt]

40 mins from me, I’d be up for it.

 

[Wezza]

Would anyone be interested in guiding at Woburn ? As I’ve never been before

 

[Toecutter]

I live in Mk and my son and I are up the woods most weekends, I don’t mind showing anyone around if anyone is interested ?
Nick

 

[steve_sordy]

I live in Mk and my son and I are up the woods most weekends, I don’t mind showing anyone around if anyone is interested ?
Nick

Well, that looks like we have a volunteer!
I have had a quick look back through the thread and I believe that from what they posted that the following members would definitely be interested:
Wezza
MeWid
Matt
Steve_Sordy
Toecutter

and the following might be interested:
Eckythump
Rocket Roche

All you have to do is to set a date, time to meet up (ready to ride), and an easily found location (car park, cafe, whatever). If you have a postcode even better!

 

[Toecutter]

Well, that looks like we have a volunteer!
I have had a quick look back through the thread and I believe that from what they posted that the following members would definitely be interested:
Wezza
MeWid
Matt
Steve_Sordy
Toecutter

and the following might be interested:
Eckythump
Rocket Roche

All you have to do is to set a date, time to meet up (ready to ride), and an easily found location (car park, cafe, whatever). If you have a postcode even better!

? well I’m sure we can do that, once we decide on a day, Probably the best place to park is the main car park at the top of Church lane (will sort post code and map).

I’ll let you lot sort dates you want to meet, Any Sunday is probably the best for me, but I can do Saturday after 3pm if the majority would like now we have more daylight in evenings.

Let’s get sorting ??. Nick

 

[Wezza]

Sunday’s work

 

[steve_sordy]

Sundays for me too. No early starts please.

Some idea of route length would be useful. On my first and only visit, I don't remember it being too steep but I was on my introduction to mtb skills course, so we wouldn't have gone anywhere challenging.

 

[Toecutter]

I’m going this Sunday if anyone wants to tag along, normally around 10. ?

 

[Toecutter]

Sundays for me too. No early starts please.

Some idea of route length would be useful. On my first and only visit, I don't remember it being too steep but I was on my introduction to mtb skills course, so we wouldn't have gone anywhere challenging.

We can do the main trail to start, has a mixture of everything you’d expect from a trail centre, I can then take you over the other side of the golf course where there is a mixture of little runs like down hill but all rideable and nothing neck breaking ? mileage wise, we did around 13 miles last Sunday
Nick

 

[steve_sordy]

All sounds good to me. Add in some sessioning and the usual urine extraction and it should be a good day out.

I can't do this Sunday (7th), nor next but I'm free after that.

When you go this Sunday, think about how you would route the total ride bearing in mind that you will have people tagging along that have never been there before.

 

[Toecutter]

All sounds good to me. Add in some sessioning and the usual urine extraction and it should be a good day out.

I can't do this Sunday (7th), nor next but I'm free after that.

When you go this Sunday, think about how you would route the total ride bearing in mind that you will have people tagging along that have never been there before.

Yeh good point, will have a route in my head anyway, I’m in no way a trail leader mind ? just been riding local woods for years and seen different trails open and close up there. Once the main trail is done it’s a case of just hitting different sections ?

 

[Toecutter]

Please feel free to comment if the start time is too early for people, I can adapt to any time ?

Nick

 

[Wezza]

10am sounds good to me and I’m also not available till Sunday 21st

 

[steve_sordy]

I can do 10am, ready to ride.

 

[Toecutter]

I can do 10am, ready to ride.

Sounds good, I’ve attached a map of car park where to meet, and I’ll attach a picture of my car so everyone knows it’s me ?

 

[steve_sordy]

Great!
Meet at 10am ready to ride at the corner of Church Road near the carpark MK17 8TS.

All we need now is a date!

 

[Wezza]

How dose the 28th sound for everyone ? Plenty of time to plan!

 

[Toecutter]

28th good for me also?