It looks like Bristol's local DH spot, Still Woods, is going to be tunred into a "working wood" which would mean the end of any downhill riding there. The land is owned by Bristol University, who have been happy to let the woods be used for riding for over five years. But now it seems to be over. Notices went up last week informing of the closure and stating specifically that cycling is now prohibited and that the DH tracks and the dirt jumps are going to be taken out.
If this does go ahead, it'll be a major disaster for the Bristol riding scene as Still is one of very few local DH spots, it's massively popular, and it's an area where the riders have built some seriously challenging trails while still keeping it relatively safe and suitable for all abilities.
If you want to get involved with the effort to save it there's a Facebook group here where we'll be posting regular updates and hopefully formulating a plan of action.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=164652427903
Or drop me an email and I'll keep you updated.
