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Topic: CannOck... Whats it like??? (Read 649 times)
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jonnybravo
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Sorry to cast a negative light on it, but if you're used to riding anywhere like Rheola, Bringewood, Cwmcarn etc then you'll be a bit upset as these guys are misrepresenting it a fair bit as they ride there everyweek. It's worth trying it out if you live an hour away and have a short travel bike, but if that isn't you then you may not be too keen. It has more of an XC feel to it than DH, but that may be what you're looking for if you're starting up in the sport. The guys have done a great job with what they've got, but don't let them blow it out of proportion especially if you have to come a long way to check it out.
Think Aston Hill, only with a shorter pushup track.
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« Last Edit: May 10, 2008, 14:28:07 PM by Poops »
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Jam Roll
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Sorry to cast a negative light on it, but if you're used to riding anywhere like Rheola, Bringewood, Cwmcarn etc then you'll be a bit upset as these guys are misrepresenting it a fair bit as they ride there everyweek. It's worth trying it out if you live an hour away and have a short travel bike, but if that isn't you then you may not be too keen. It has more of an XC feel to it than DH, but that may be what you're looking for if you're starting up in the sport. The guys have done a great job with what they've got, but don't let them blow it out of proportion especially if you have to come a long way to check it out.
Think Aston Hill, only with a shorter pushup track.
...and not as long, step or technical I agree with Poops - the work that has been done there is fantastic. And as a local DH spot its fantastic - but you need to put perspective on it. George - I believe it was you that rode Moelfre with us the other day ( I sessioned the switchbacks a couple of times with you ) - its not that sort of track. From Oswestry it might be worth poping to Cannock one day to see for youself. As for the comment about it being like Aston - its nothing like it. Runs at Aston are longer and steeper - but yes, it has a hell of a push up! |
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Roly Roly Roly Roly Mo ..... he' s the rolliest mole youll ever know! And his name is Roly Mo
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Poops, you will NEVER see me over-blowing Cannock. I know it has its limitations, and it is very short (our timed tracks range between 1:14 and 47 seconds if the winning times are anything to go on) but frankly that's not detrimental. With six plus distinct tracks with very different feels and numerous offshoots , you can easily spend the entire day without riding the exact same trail twice if that's what you want. The steep bits are there (The switchbacks in at the top of the Darkside, or most of Little Bringewood), and the technicality is definitely there if that's what you're looking for. I ride away from Cannock plenty, Moelfre/hopton/bringewood/scotland/caersws/france, and yes, in comparison, cannock's a molehill with a blue-route, but to have within an hour of you, or to take beginners to, or to go to when every other course is a foot underwater, it's very hard to justify travelling further. We also have the cheapest races in the UK  Oh, and just to clarify, if you live more than two hours away from Cannock, you'll be sorely dissapointed. It's good, but not two hours battling midlands motorway traffic good. |
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