PHOENIX CYCLEWORKS BIKE PARK
TRAIL STATS
Distance
The trails/lines are all in two self-contained areas, apart from the XC skills loop, which is 2.3km long
Climbing
It's relatively flat, so push or ride up to the start ramps
Time
All under a minute, other than the XC skills loop
Grading
Progressive, from a beginners' pump track and rollable tabletops on one side, through to pro-level slopestyle jumps and features on the other, marked with a dot system from one to five
WHY RIDE HERE?
It's got everything you need if you're looking to progress your jumping and slopestyle skills
RAD...
Great use of flat land to create the illusion of elevation
Immaculately sculpted trails
Well-constructed wood features
A short push/ride back to the start from the end of all trails
Fully stocked bike shop
BAD...
Great if you're in East Anglia, but a long way away from a lot of other places in the UK
The elevated A-road bisecting the site is a bit noisy at times
This story is from the September 2022 edition of Mountain Biking UK.
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