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Hi all,

I'm a 28yo Italian guy living in Surrey Quays, London.
I would say I am a beginner, maybe a bit more but for sure far far far far away from being an expert and really really slow
I've always been in love with everything that has two wheels, had motorbikes when living in Italy and most of all I've always loved motocross - but never had the money to do it.
This is why I have decided to start cycling mtb - I'm not riding an engine but at least I can enjoy off road with almost no cost.
I have just bought a second hand Voodoo Wanga - maybe not a thunder but still funny, solid and with good specs for the price.
I hate "normal" cycle paths and always looking for muddy trails, the muddiest the better It feels so rewarding going back home completely covered in mud
Anyway, looking forward to meet friendly people to cycle with and have a laugh. I'm free weekends only

Hei Mauro,

I live in New Cross Gate, minutes away from Surrey Quays. What sort of mtb you do?

I know a few pump tracks and race courses around the area.

I try to get to bike parks out of London in the weekend but often hit a pump track after 7pm during the week. Let me know if you'd like to give it a try!

Mtt

At the moment I'm going to Abbey Wood, it's a couple of stops after Woolwich, 15-20 min by train from Deptford.
There are normal paths around the wood (but you can't go that fast, there are people as well) and a very small pump track but I've tried it and I felt like an idiot, I would need to learn more things first. I have tried a couple of small jumps and even ended up with my face on the ground
Don't like much the idea of pump track as I would get bored I think about riding "in circle" (maybe just because I can't ride them properly! ) and I'm looking more for trails with different landscapes and difficulties. I like freeride/enduro, exploring etc, but I will need more experience for that.