This week the bulldozers move in on Milford Trails and what might seem like bad news for the scene is actually far more positive and another step towards a permanent home for one of the South’s top Dirt Jump Spots.
Behind the scenes a lot of work has been put into securing a piece of land donated to the Lovell Trails Collective. The new site is no more than 200 meters from the existing site and thanks to the kind donations from an anonymous land owner and DMR Bikes and subject to planning consent the trails (that all being well will be constructed this winter) will have a new permanent home.
Surrey Wildlife Trust who are responsible for the existing jumps have been kind enough to give to allow a stay of execution that saw the jumps stay for the summer holidays. But with the new site secured and questions being asked by the powers that be as to why the current jumps are still there the Trust was left with no choice but to call in the dozers this week.
Local and visiting riders are asked to be patient while the planning application goes through and to remember that starting work on the site before planning permission is granted could jeopardise the future of the project and the hard work of the Lovell Trails Collective to date.
Local Dirt Jump superstar and DMR sponsored rider Olly Wilkins had this to say. “Although it's sad to see the jumps go it's also an exciting and positive step towards building and riding on the newer improved area. Surrey wildlife trust have held back from knocking the trails for years and years now and it's greatly appreciated from all the riders. Now we need to focus on getting the next step complete, the planning finalised and the new trails up and running!! It's gonna be a busy winter!!”
Of course we will keep you posted on progress and we look forward to bringing you more news on the new trails soon.
The Lovell Trails Collective is made up of representatives of Surrey Wildlife Trust, CTC – The UK’s National Cyclists’ Organisation, Representatives of Rodbrough School, former Waverly Councillor John Sandy, DMR rider Olly Wilkins and a wealth of local riders, parents and supporters keen to support the development of the Lovell Farm Trails.
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