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WRT Trails

Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 5:30 pm
by Dan_K
I know that ultimately, route decisions are very much up to the individual on the WRT but what are the trails generally like?
Should I plan for riding on fire road, technical bridleways or singletrack?

Reason I ask is that i'm massively excited about the WRT but also I have a choice of my full suss boardman, hartail Giant or spending loads of cash and convert the Giant to fully rigid.... or ride it on my Specialized Sirrus hybrid..... :lol:

Each choice could dictate different luggage options too.

Re: WRT Trails

Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 5:57 pm
by Chew
Depends on what route you pick really ;)

From the past 2 years my routes have probably been
70% Forest/Farm double track
20% Road
5% Singletrack
5% Pushing/carrying

Ride what ever you have. Good mixed of bikes from ridgid SS 29ers, hardtails, full sus and a few cyclocross bikes as well, were used last year.

Depends how much 'fun' you would want on your hybrid :shock:

Re: WRT Trails

Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:07 pm
by Anthony
Yup, I would agree with Chew on his breakdown.

Both of the Forest Freeride events I have done there has only been about 100yrds of what I would describe as techincal. But then the Peak District is my stomping ground so we're spoilt by it round here.

I have to say though, I would be more than happy to drive to ride the trails round there whether there was an event on or not. I like the remoteness and rolling gradients.

Re: WRT Trails

Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:25 pm
by Nick
If Chew's list is based on distance covered, then reverse the trail types, leaving the % as they are, to give you the time spent on each :)