I've only been for a couple of rides through hadleigh downs but I am loving the bike. I wouldnt like to ride it if I was any taller it's very short but perfect for my short ass and that makes it really dialled in the corners. Can't wait to give it a real thrashing at chicksands.

Great article! Living in the south east of England we dont have many areas for riding anyway and the public land is inherently shared with walkers and horse riders who are the people mainly opposed to mountain bikers. Would it not make sense then for them to be happy about trail building as it would cut a completely different line through the land away from bridle paths and footpaths? As for not wanting other people to ride the trails you build, it's a ridiculous notion. Be proud that what you've created is good enough for others to want to ride it and that your trail will remain and may be improved upon which in turn makes you a better rider, anyone who thinks that we are damaging the countryside let me tell you that moving a few logs and dirt will not make the slightest impact on mother nature who will claim those trails back as quickly as they're built. I'm on my way to Scotland.