Wanted: Close to home off-road routes

[chrisdavey]

Hi Guys!

I ride predominantly with the roadies, but also race mountain bikes, normally at enduro events.
Given the whole lockdown situation my enduro bike has been hung up for a few weeks on the grounds of risk and access to riding spots. However it has prompted me to get my 26" hardcore hardtail up and running again!

I'd love it if someone could share some sub 50km routes that will take me via as many technical descents (and climbs) as possible. My intention is to try and get out on the HT for 2 or 3 hours each week alongside my usual road riding. 

I managed to follow the route shared via Martins rides round up email to Mullocks Bottom last week but most of the other routes have been a little far for me at the moment.


Thanks,
Chris

[James Malone]

May 30, 2020 12:36:25 GMT chrisdavey said:

Hi Guys!

I ride predominantly with the roadies, but also race mountain bikes, normally at enduro events.
Given the whole lockdown situation my enduro bike has been hung up for a few weeks on the grounds of risk and access to riding spots. However it has prompted me to get my 26" hardcore hardtail up and running again!

I'd love it if someone could share some sub 50km routes that will take me via as many technical descents (and climbs) as possible. My intention is to try and get out on the HT for 2 or 3 hours each week alongside my usual road riding. 

I managed to follow the route shared via Martins rides round up email to Mullocks Bottom last week but most of the other routes have been a little far for me at the moment.


Thanks,
Chris

Hi Chris, I've attached the GPX for the off-road chaingang which is a cracking little route with some good short climbs. I'd also recommend you join the Cyclocross whatsapp group. Lots of CX and MTB routes get shared on there and lots of advice is shared.

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Off_road_chain_gang_on_the_cross_bike_for_a....zip (54.12 KB)