F.A.Q
25-Jan-10 21:37
- There are no specific opening times for the bike park, it is situated in a public wood but the bike park is situated on private land. We advise riders to advise to only ride from dawn till dusk.
- The closest post code to the bike park is in dead mans cross the village next to the bike park. SG17 5QQ
- Cycle hire is not offered on site but we are looking into this for the future, and helmet hire will be coming soon.
- The closest train station is arlsey which is around a 5 mile ride from the bike park.
- We do not offer camping onsite but there are plenty of campsites and b&bs locally.
The future of chicksands
05-Jan-10 17:33
Just a quick update about the future of chicksands.
Over the past few months we've had a few problems renewing our lease, but now everythings sorted.
So everyone...2010 will be a big one for the bike park.
We have secured our 10 year lease and soon will come the redevlopments and new developments.
The plans are as follows:
- New corners in the 4X and resurface.
- new corners in the dual slalom and complete rebuild of berms, split lane all the way to the bottom.
- A revamp on all the other trails in the bike park.
- A big pump track on top of the free ride hill
- All new XC routes will be built around the woods.
I'll keep you all updated with the upcoming dig days soon.
Also just a kind word to people using the bike park in the week:
The bikepark is a pay to ride area and we charge 7 days a week at the cost of £5 per person.
The XC routes are free.
Tom
Chicksands bike park coach new dates.
05-Jan-10 17:21
Our bike park coach Tom Dowie is running these up and coming courses.
Master the trails of chicksands and progress to that next level with the help of Tom.
He offers coaching all week every week so if you want a quiet coaching session weekdays are best.
Tom covers every skill you need to push your riding capability with basic skills courses right up to advanced and also running specific courses such as the jump schools below and 4x training.
Jump school
By Tom Dowie.
Jump schools will be run on request any days between 5th and 19th of April during the easter holidays.
Level 1: Saturday 27th march 10.00 till 12.00
Level 1: Sunday 28th march 10.00 till 12.00
Level 1: Saturday 10th april 10.00 till 12.00
Level 1: Saturday 17th april 10.00 till 12.00
Level 1: Sunday 18th April 10.00 till 12.00
Level 1: Saturday 24th April 10.00 till 12.00
Level 1: Sunday 25th march 10.00 till 12.00
Level 1 course includes:
# Correct body position
# Pumping
# Improving speed through jumps (energy management)
# Techniques on how to go low and high.
# Jumping different types of jumps.
Level 2:
Level 2 course includes: (all of the above)
# Basic tricks
# Bigger jumps and assessment of them.
Every rider can improve on there riding no matter the
level so this course looks at refining the skills and techniques the
rider has enabling them to push their riding and skills to and even
higher level.
This course will be run at Chicksands Bike Park. This is a 2 hour course.
Cost of this course is £45. Group will be up to 6 people.
Book by calling Tom 0788 150 3882 or email info@tomdowie.com
Check out www.tomdowie.com for new dates and new courses!
Chicksands Bike Park Fun Day 15th November 2009
17-Nov-09 17:04
Chicksands Bike Park Fun Day 15th November 2009.
Raffle Prize Results.
Hi to one and all,
Firstly let me start by saying a very big thank you to everyone who came up and supported the charity fun day on Sunday 15th Novmber. The day was a great success, fun was had by all and we managed to raise £1,286 for th Royal National Orthopeadics Hospital at Stanmore.
As most of you who know me know, this cause is very close to my heart as the hospital have not only saved my foot they also treat our troops who have been injured in the line of duty. The Royal National Orthopeadic Hospital does a lot for our boys and for the average joe on the street and work wonders so it was great to be in a position to give something back.
I would also like to give a big thank you to Demo Steve, Steve Dowie, Phil Wardle and the rest of the committee for all their help and support with the fun day, it wouldn't have been possible without these guys. Also a big thanks to the club sponsors at Riding High UK, Flow Bikes, Fisher Outdoor and Cycle Life, you are all fantastic.
Secondly, I am off to the Royal National Orthopeadic Hospital on Friday 27th November for what I hope will be my last operation. After this I will not be about for a while, so I would like to take this chance to thank all the riders who have supported the Bike Park this year and to wish you all a very happy christmas and I will see you all at some point in the new year.
Stay safe and keep riding
Daza MD. Chicksands Bike Park
Unclaimed Day Ticket Prizes
Spank Tweet Tweet Frame - Day Ticket 00094
Spank SubRosa Rims - Day Ticket 00068
Lights and Grips - Day Ticket 00098
Track Pump and Grips - Day Ticket 00054
Raffle Ticket Prizes
Flow Moe Frame - Ticket 67
Rockshox Reba Forks - Ticket 37
Spank SubRosa Rims - Ticket 170
Grips, Bottle and Stickers - Ticket 123
All prizes can be claimed on site at the Bike Park from either Daza or Demo Steve. You must bring your winning ticket with you as proof. Prizes will not be given out if you do not have your winning ticket! Prizes will be held and can be claimed up to and including 31st December 2009 after which they will become club property.
Chicksands Bike Park Fun Day
10-Oct-09 10:10
The Fun day is all about bringing your family, friends and anyone else you think might enjoy a day out in the park either riding or watching. Anyone who buys a day ticket to ride for that day will be automatically entered into a raffle. Prizes up for grabs include forks, rims, grips and sticker packs. Prizes can also be won from a seperate raffle if you choose to enter. All proceeds for the day, that includes money from day ticket sales will be donated to the Royal National Orthopaedics Hospital for a new building project.
Dual Slalom Race Cancelled
26-Sep-09 16:06
Unfortunately we have had to cancel the dual slalom race that was due to take place on Sunday 18th October 2009. We have made the decision that the current surface of the track is not fit for the event to take place. We are however looking to reschedule the event once the necessary repair work has been finished. Watch this space for details.
New website lauched
17-Aug-09 14:52
Welcome to our new website. We'll be adding more features, images, videos and more as we go along so make sure you bookmark us and check back regularly.
Graffiti around Chicksands
04-Aug-09 19:11
It has been noted that a number of riders have seen fit to deface some of the road signs close to the bike park using Chicksands Bike Park stickers and black permanent markers. The management at the bike park have had to clean these signs as complaints have been made and it is the club/park that has been blamed! Riders are therefore asked to refrain from putting any stickers or graffiti on any signs or trees around or near the bike park. Anyone found doing this in the future will be banned from using the bike park.
