“has made Chapel Gate deadly dull with a capital D”
Yep, though it makes for a managable most conditions ascent to cut out the oft boggy legit side of rushop edge and gain a bit more length/effort to give a few more options on the hayfield end
“why they resurfaced it to such a high standard if they expected the ban to stick”
My guess was if they just dumped a load of gravel on it, it wouldn’t take too long before the rain/snow melt got it
“the more tech the trail the safer it is for walkers”
+1, unless the walkers can’t/won’t walk it, ala chapel gate
Since they levelled it, when I’ve been on chapel gate walkers I’ve met have still used the muddy high shoulder instead of the repaird track itself
“A 2ft drop off in the centre of the bridleway is dangerous to most riders. Its not rollable”
It is?
granted saddle down and plenty of body movement, but i did it the other week past a 4×4 that decided it couldn’t do it and take the chicken line instead
“not fair to expect someone new to the area to bust their collarbone etc when they hit that part”
Fair point. The preceeding section of rock drops/lumpiness ought to give a decent clue as to the level of severity of whats upcoming? Preceeding lumpiness ought to have speeds for those unknowing right down?
