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What people say they want vs what they actually ride

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Southampton Bike Park.
Visited (with bike) for the first time yesterday.

What a fantastic facility.

It would appear to be just what people say they want, and judging by the numbers, what they actually ride. (Busy, but not overcrowded).

What a great bunch of riders, very varied ages (including one 55 year old), very varied abilities (including one absolute novice).

WCA take a bow.
Thank you.


 
Posted : 19/10/2025 12:05 pm
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Posted by: bigyellowmarin

What a great bunch of riders, very varied ages (including one 55 year old), very varied abilities (including one absolute novice).

55? Is that all?


 
Posted : 19/10/2025 9:25 pm
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regular 60 year old rider at Leeds bike park...... with his 5 year old grandson.


 
Posted : 19/10/2025 9:44 pm
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55 in June. Didn't think i stuck out a bike parks until now 🤔 


 
Posted : 20/10/2025 8:45 am
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I thought this was going to say "... a gravel bike"! Maybe that's just me. 


 
Posted : 20/10/2025 11:14 am
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Apologies, my original points were not very clear.

WCA is a hero for developing that facility, it clearly delivers what the people want.

Although my age, apearance and lack of ability set me apart by a mile, the 'yoof' did not bat an eye. The 'inclusivity' they demonstrated, whilst not unexpected, was admirable and worthy of recognition.

In an, everyone is a product of their surroundings, takes a village to raise a child, sort of way,
WCA has produced a nice bike park,
the nice bike park is producing nice people.


 
Posted : 21/10/2025 7:59 am
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