New Rider - Anything near me? Derby/Notts

L3BIUS
L3BIUS Posts: 91
edited January 2012 in Routes
HI,

I live in a small village smack bang between derby and Nottingham and i really want to take up Downhill/offroad/jumping up as a new sport, but i don't know where to begin!?

The only places near me that i can think of to ride is Alvaston bike track (BMX Park..) and Hemlock Stone near Bramcote.. I just wondered if anyone knows any where local to me (im in the DE72 area) that i could go for a good ride that is sort of novice/intermediate, preferably off road/downhill. I have Just purchased quite a nice bike so all i need now is somewhere to ride it!

Thanks in advance!

Phil
The New Beast GT Aggressor 2013 project

The Old Beast GT Aggressor Hardtail 2011 Custom Spec

Places i want to visit:
Gisburn Forest, Afan Forest, Holmbury Hill, Forest of Dean, Antur Stiniog, Fort William, Tweed Valley, Cwmcarn

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  • Wooliferkins
    Wooliferkins Posts: 2,060
    This Map may be helpful
    Neil
    Help I'm Being Oppressed
  • L3BIUS
    L3BIUS Posts: 91
    Thanks, ill take a look!
    The New Beast GT Aggressor 2013 project

    The Old Beast GT Aggressor Hardtail 2011 Custom Spec

    Places i want to visit:
    Gisburn Forest, Afan Forest, Holmbury Hill, Forest of Dean, Antur Stiniog, Fort William, Tweed Valley, Cwmcarn
  • Pedal Head
    Pedal Head Posts: 66
    Not much in the way of DH in the area although Crich chase (Ambergate) has some short sections & there used to be some decent bomb holes & jumps off the old canal behind Hemlock up towards Ilkeston. Best have a word with the guys in Leisure Lakes.
  • Guyver
    Guyver Posts: 15
    You sound just like me!

    Risley area????
  • nonnac85
    nonnac85 Posts: 1,608
    Have a look on my website (see link in my sig below). Routes are categorised by riding style so you can just look at DH / jumps etc
    My Website - Trail Centre info for the UK: MTB Trail Time
  • Pedal Head
    Pedal Head Posts: 66
    Guyver wrote:
    You sound just like me!

    Risley area????

    Yep, you are not far away from the mountain biking mecca that is LE

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