Posts about riding the downhill and XC mountain biking tracks in Wharncliffe Wood, which is owned by the Forestry Commission and open to the public, just north of Sheffield. [Location]
James W and Irwin riding Nemba at Wharncliffe, with some dual action. It all went well ’til James W came off and blew a seal in his Boxxers and then Irwin, feeling left out, decided to come off and break his seat clamp and gears. But apart from that it was a good morning in the woods.
Here is a video filmed by myself following Matt P on a recent trip to Wharncliffe. Including full runs of (in order) Diamandback, XC descent line and NEMBA. Summer has final arrived with Wharncliffe almost being dry.
So myself and James W have been riding at Wharncliffe a far bit recently. So I thought it was about time we got Jeff along to do some filming. There have been some new additions and alterations to the tracks at Wharncliffe of late which is great to see.
We were joined by Matt P not long after we entered the woods, once he had found us he took a couple of pictures in-between riding. Although he did complain to me that the sun was catching him out. As it was very sunny one minute then rather overcast the next.
We rode a couple of the old favourites such as “NEMBA” and “The fast course” and even had a quick attempt at “Peatys” and then ventured onto some relatively new stuff. “Dogs” as it is known is abit shorter than most of the other tracks in the woods as it goes almost straight down the hill. I have to say it must be one of my favourite tracks in the woods. Anyway enjoy the video!
09-05-02 Wharncliffe JI+JK+JW+MP, 5 Pictures by Matt P
Another video I’ve just finished and put up, this one is from a sunny September day when loads of us went to Wharncliffe and rode the (New) Fast Track, No Human and Red River/Waterfall. Irwin’s bike was squeaking, Pete was on his brother’s bike and Josh still had his very heavy Norco.
I’ll add the out-takes video soon too.
And Happy New Year
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