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[Closed] which is better for xc loop, Woburn sands or Chicksands

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northshore and jumping and 4x not really my thing, after flowy loop or loops, 2-3 hours riding, going to either Chicksands or woburn (not been to either for years)

which is best?


 
Posted : 12/09/2009 10:20 am
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Well I'm going to say Woburn.


 
Posted : 12/09/2009 10:23 am
 jedi
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i would agree


 
Posted : 12/09/2009 10:36 am
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If I can get some Eggbeater cleats after work today I'll be over there.


 
Posted : 12/09/2009 10:44 am
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Never been to Woburn but I wouldn't bother with Chicksands for XC.

Just so you know, its the NPS 4X at Chicksands this weekend anyway.


 
Posted : 12/09/2009 11:14 am
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woburn it is then around 2 i reckon, white trance and a ropey scott hardtail.

we'll be the guys getting a radical 4 inches of air......


 
Posted : 12/09/2009 11:46 am
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Woburn is a good little place, there's a nice bit of properly cut single track and lots of stuff you shouldn't ride.

Be careful of the gorse bushes though, they're nasty spikey


 
Posted : 12/09/2009 1:09 pm
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Has anyone here tried the new additions to the 'red arrow' route round chicksands? Opinions?


 
Posted : 12/09/2009 1:13 pm
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woburn was great!

the big bombhole business was a bit intimidating, but i got the impression there was more there than we found, xcwise.

did the other side of the road too which was ok, some nice lengthy rooty descents on the bombhole side also.


 
Posted : 12/09/2009 4:48 pm
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Yep, its one of those places best with someone who knows all the nice bits.


 
Posted : 12/09/2009 6:16 pm
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We'll be there at the top of the road from Bow Brickhill by the Church car park about 9 ish tomorrow morning if anyone wants to tag along.


 
Posted : 12/09/2009 7:54 pm