Follow the Dog, Cannock Chase
Follow the Dog, Cannock Chase
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molineux1980

Original Poster:

1,235 posts

236 months

Tuesday 10th April 2007
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Anyone here ever use it? Went over for the 1st time on Sunday, on my old Muddy Fox. What a buzz! I was worried bout holding people up, but did ok, didn't fall off, despite clipping a tree with my shoulder! I though I was fit (play alot of football), but my biking fitness was rubbish! Oh well, can't wait to get over there again.

greatgranny

9,519 posts

243 months

Tuesday 10th April 2007
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Not ridden Cannock for a few years, FTD look excellent from the website.

plfrench

3,798 posts

285 months

Tuesday 10th April 2007
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Yeah it's a right laugh... I know what you mean about hitting trees with your shoulders!! It gets a bit tight in some parts!!

It's only about 7 miles round, but feels like twice that! Some great high speed hang-on tight sections, mixed in with more technical bits. Good fun.

molineux1980

Original Poster:

1,235 posts

236 months

Wednesday 11th April 2007
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There I certainly some sections where you come out the other side thinking "how did I manage that!"

rpm100

1,937 posts

238 months

Wednesday 11th April 2007
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done it many times, and it's what really started me off on the obsession. I believe they are making another trial but will use a different area of the chase. Seems to be taking a while though as it's being built by vollys at weekends.

I just hope it doesnt get too popular, as the trails take a beating as it is!

x5x3

2,424 posts

270 months

Wednesday 11th April 2007
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yes, I like the trail, especially the combination of surfaces/climbs/downhills/technical sections - mind you my 9 yr old son managed a few sections last Friday!