When we talk about Woburn as a riding destination, what we’re really referring to is the collection of trails and jumps in and around Aspley Woods, just south-east of Milton Keynes, on the Bedfordshire/Buckinghamshire border. Mountain bikes have been ridden here pretty much since the sport was conceived. And when dirt jumping grew in popularity in the mid-to-late ’90s, Woburn became a top venue for airtime, too. Over the years, it’s sometimes been a contentious place to ride, with locals having to work hard to secure its future. Pro riders including Matt Jones grew up riding here, with many others following a similar path. So, it’s good to see that the XC trails and jumps have both been developed, waymarked and, hopefully secured, to give current riders a great venue to explore and allow future generations of mountain bikers to develop their skills.
Triple thrill
I turn up at Woburn Bike Park to meet the crew for the morning session. Tom Cardy, Kara Beal and Chris Smith are raring to go, and we head on into the park, where Chris and Tom immediately try to outdo
