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Rode them for the first time today since they've been reworked. I'd heard some bad things about it TBH, but I'd just like to say that what I'd heard was tosh - they were LUSH! Really smooth and rolling, and fast lovely flow.
So just wanted to say thanks to those that are responsible.
Doc was fun too, but Yog really got our group's vote, I'd say it's better now than it used to be.
Hey - that's nice news. Not sure why there have been any negative comments, because as far as I'm concerned the newly built stuff rides really really well. There may well be some tidying up on Doc in the pipeline, plus extending the Yog stuff all the way through. Plus maintenance on Barry's/Silent Treatment - lots still to do.
If anyone can spare a little time do get in touch via Hurtwoodcontrol.co.uk and maybe lend a hand on a dig day?
Glenp, drop me a line with how and when you need help and I might come and do my bit.
I wonder who's been saying bad things then... 🙄
Overall I like the new yoghurt pots build. TBH I preferred the old beginning - but who wouldn't - the fact is that it couldn't be ridden and so be it.
However, I do think its a real shame the first section couldn't have some berms supporting it before you drop into the old rooty section - you just end up slowing down to get round the bends, which is frustrating when you know you'd rather be throwing the bike into the berms at speed. I'm not really in any position to complain as I haven't helped or offered to help build, but its just my view.
The middle section, though, is excellent in my opinion.
Those three un-bermed bends are all rideable without braking you know… Takes a few runs through to build up the confidence but if your technique is decent it certainly can be done. Can't make it too easy eh?
The old start just went straight down the fall line, so it would have had to alter at some point in time anyway. Add that to the fact that it was over the Iron Age fort and there's no way it could be preserved. All credit to the land owners and hurtwood control though for not only being open-minded about mountain biking but also making resources and good-will available to help.
Those three un-bermed bends are all rideable without braking you know
That depends on how fast you hit that first section really 😉
Seriously though, you must agree it would be better with berms.
And I do understand and agree with the reasons behind the old start stopping - I just miss it!
What's happening to BKB? I've heard rumours of the decaying end becoming a series of switchbacks.
Well - I'm talking about running no brakes all the way from the previous tight right hander. I suppose if you big-ring sprint down the hill then braking might be needed!That depends on how fast you hit that first section really [:wink:]
We might one day find resources to add some berming - the trail bed on that section is made of material from Pitch Hill quarry - someone has to transport it over to Holmbury Hill, then it has to be man-handled to the appropriate spot and set in place. Other stuff to do first!
The plan is that BKB will get a new ending, which will have a similar character to the top section (ie it won't do what it does now and and up with a scrabble straight down the fall-line).
I was on the ride with Bobster and have to agree with him.
The start is fine as its too narrow after the Doc/Yog split to berm the sharp bend but can be ridden fast enough for my liking 😛
Scott_mc - We were saying exactly the same about the end of BKB today having blasted it, swichbacks would be a great ending to it 😈