Perhaps we should organise a date and those who can, meet up.
WDWoods seems a logical start place and we can all park up with ease.
Any thoughts?
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Posted 2 years ago #
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Andy_B,
It doesn't seem that bad to me, but then I do live up to the name sometimes. Doing the whole thing without dabbing can be entertaining, especially if the old tarmac is wet.
One I mean to try sometimes is the one below. Footpath is in the field, but there's also an ORPA that follows the stream bed under a tunnel of vegetation. Been in a few yards from each end and it looks rideable. Most of the time there is a few inches of water in it so it is one for the summer.
Busy for the next few weeks but would be good to meet some local people some time.
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swamp_boy, that one's a bridleway which literally turns into the river. The best part of it isn't actually marked on the map. The river is actually usually rideable to the point where you reach oakridge lane. I've seen some one do it but I wouldn't bother. It's for daft people and horses.
The farm tracks to the southwest of this point and then around the sewage works are generally worth exploring as they've got the most gradient in the area. You can drop down to Munden house from the sewage works or Blackbirds farm.
There's a very cheeky trailhere (head northwest) and turn off early to the right so as to avoid upsetting anyone.
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Are you planning a ride for later this week?
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Andy, I know that cheeky bit round the wood, came at it from the lower end in the past but haven't been there lately. Those steep-ish bits of Oakridge Lane and down to Munden are nice but it's a shame they "repaired" the bit down towards the junction with the river. It is starting to erode away again.
Might be out later on, should be good with the full moon and a light dusting of snow.
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Just seen this post guys..I'm in Watford and have found a few guys who ride regular.
There's a FB page set-up - Watford Mountain Bike FB Page
We're heading out tonight...Bricket Woods for an exploration mission. Detail on the FB page.
Looking forward to shredding my new Lappierre some more
Posted 1 year ago # -
Just seen this post guys..I'm in Watford and have found a few guys who ride regular.
There's a FB page set-up - Watford Mountain Bike FB Page
We're heading out tonight...Bricket Woods for an exploration mission. Detail on the FB page.
Looking forward to shredding my new Lappierre some more
Posted 1 year ago # -
Hi all, I'm in Park Street. I've had a look around Bricket Wood and nothing much to get too excited about - there is some massive (to me anyway) dirt jumps been built but the xc/interesting stuff just isn't there. Whippendell seems to be the best bet and there's a fair few cheeky miles in there.
A quick heads up for the Ashridge/Hemel/Berko people: there's a good shop ride organised by Mountain Mania in Tring - they're always up in Ashridge.
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Home for me is Tring when I am not at uni.
As mentioned before, get over to the Mountain Mania Shop ride in Tring(if you are berko etc), good friendly lot, and pace is good for all abilities. Riding 6pm on Tuesdays from the shop I believe, either to Ashridge or Wendover Woods. Give them a call on the day before you trek over there, 01442 822458.
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