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Ben03 · Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 6:25 pm Post subject: Trail construction.

Was wondering what elements poeple saw as important to include when designing/building a good trail?

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jedi · Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 6:26 pm Post subject:

Ben03 · Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 6:52 pm Post subject:

Tis an important one!

An interesting one to help reduce brake bumps etc is to clear foliage in the inside of a corner (not fully, but enough so you can see through) as being able to see where the track heads after the exit helps riders to stay off the brakes...
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D · Settled User Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 123

fun!!! so its not just a straight out slog lol

reduction of extremely gravelly corners; as well the rele clayey(is that a word?probably not) bits which are rele sketchy and difficult to keep ur speed up through

OutlanderSE · Settled User Joined: 24 May 2007 Posts: 132

area where its possible to "free style" little roots that you can use as natural jumps ect
makes it that bit more fun and there for that bit more enjoyable so you want to do it all again
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D · Settled User Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 123

hmm yh maybe alternate routes at times would give u an option to overtake ur friends or may be a better line for that rider

Ben03 · Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 10:23 am Post subject:

D · Settled User Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 123

yeah bedge was what i was thinking of! i noticed after the first time round the track that everythign was covered n whilst waiting for some old xc guys (that never turned up may i add even though i waited liek 30 mins; bit of friendly competition:P) i spent most of the time cleanign the bike ready for the second time round...

its annoyign when u have to put ur foot down in the clay...i found out on the first run...wisely chose lines around rather than through the second!