Spot check: Anglet Trails, France. By BdJ

Aug 17, 2010

Written by Bart de Jong

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Being down in France it’s cool to look up the BMX spots. The Anglet trails was on the agenda again but since the former TomTom died we kind of had to go on what we remembered. After a couple of bad turns we made it to the spot. I’m actually not sure if the locals enjoyed the coverage we gave them last year because on arrival the place was locked up with a chain. “Locals-only” it looks like. Because it had rained hard the previous night the jumps were a bit too wet anyway.

The spot received some changes in the last 12 months with more turns being added. It’s not straight forward 2001 King Of Dirt style at all, more tech trail riding with decent sized jumps. The hang out spot has a BBQ and hoses and jerrycans for future building ideas. It’s a true dirt spot.

With riders coming to town for Patrick Guimez’ Lords Of Dirt, the place will most likely see some action in the next couple of days from the international crew. That is if that chain gets unlocked for the session.

But trail riders understand eachother and grab that shovel in case it’s needed. Building is part of it and controlled by the locals on their own spot. It’s just good to see these self maintained spots all over the place. Treat them with respect, only that way you’re allowed to come back.

BdJ