SOUTHAMPTION, HAMPSHIRE

We probably been a bit rude. In the rush of excitement to get riding we’ve completely forgotten to introduce ourselves. When you’ve just driven for two hours and then you turn the corner to be faced with a field of jumps, the temptation to dive straight in is hard to resist, and in our haste, we’ve not even said “hi” to our hosts. “It’s all good!” laughs Luis Arnold. One of the main driving forces behind Southampton Bike Park (where we’ve just rolled up), the broad grin on Luis’s face tells us he’s happy his spadework has induced such behaviour. Laid out in front of us is a mini MTB haven, built