NEWS INFO SHOWDOWN SHORE PARK SLOPESTYLE GALLERY CONTACT ABOUT
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NEWS INFO SHOWDOWN SHORE PARK SLOPESTYLE GALLERY CONTACT ABOUT |
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ESHER SHORE INFORMATION Please read the following information before coming to the trails, it will prevent a wasted trip
1. LIABILITY WARNING NOTICE Esher Shore is not suitable for novice cyclists without previous off-road Mountain Bike riding experience Be aware that accidents during riding can lead to serious injuries, physical and mental trauma or even death We ask that you approach your riding with due caution, and ride within your limits and the limits of your equipment at all times All riders use Esher Shore bike parks strictly at their own risk at all times
2. MANDATORY RIDER MEMBERSHIP All riders must join as Esher Shore members before riding the trails; this includes signing a liability waiver in the bike shop next to the trails Any riders found using the trails without a valid membership will be barred for life, we cannot afford to take any chances with liability The minimum age for riders is 12 years old, as younger riders may not be fully aware of the consequences of their actions when riding
To help fund the costs of running the bike parks - Rider memberships are now valid for 1 year from date of joining Any riders who joined Esher Shore prior to Jan1st 2006 will need to pay the yearly membership fee on their next visit
3. RIDERS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE For health and safety reasons, riders under 18 years of age must bring their own parent or legal guardian to sign the liability waiver It must be signed by your parent or legal guardian in front of a member of our staff on your first visit to Esher Shore
It cannot be signed by your parent or guardian by fax, email or written letter, and permission cannot be given over the telephone It also cannot be signed by your friend's parents or their legal guardian on your behalf, it must be your own parent or legal guardian
There can be no exceptions to this rule, due to health and safety reasons, and strict liability regulations from our insurers Therefore, any rider under 18 years without a parent or guardian to sign their waiver will not be allowed to ride in the bike parks For further visits just bring your membership card as we hold your waiver on your membership file
4. THE BUDDY SYSTEM All riders must visit the bike shop prior to riding the trails, to pay the entrance fee and sign in - so we know who is using the trails at all times Never ride Esher Shore alone, we encourage all riders to look out for each other, and provide assistance to other riders involved in accidents If riding solo, you could easily swallow your tongue and choke if you hit your head and become unconscious, your buddy can quickly alert our first-aid trained staff If you arrive on your own, you will have to wait for other riders to arrive so you can 'buddy up' before riding the trails, to avoid any delay arrange to meet other riders at the trails You can always get in contact before coming to Esher, to see if other riders are already riding in the Bike parks
5. TRAIL ETIQUETTE You have a duty of care to other riders using the trails, this is often called "trail etiquette" or "park etiquette"
- Do not ride or walk back up a trail, please use the footpaths to return to the top of the bike park - Do not stop on a stunt or on the run-out of a trail or you may cause a serious accident to the rider coming down behind you - Do not leave your bike in a trails' clear fall zone or blocking access to a trail gateway - Will riders please show consideration for other riders by only riding trails in the direction that they are intended - Do not cut across lines or an oncoming rider may collide with you and have a serious accident - Do not skid; skidding frequently shows a lack of bike control and causes damage to the trail surfaces - When riding on a busy day please try and keep the roll-in tower area clear of your bike and bags - Please show a consideration for other riders at all times and always be aware of other riders around you - We won't tolerate drugs or alcohol at the trails; but there is a licensed bar in the main building if you want a beer after riding - Please don't use the trail area as a toilet (the main building next door has toilets) - Please stash all of your litter in the dustbins next to the roll-in tower - If you find any broken woodwork or blown-out dirt sections, please inform a member of staff immediately so we can make repairs - Please respect the environment around the trails and do not attempt to remove or modify any bushes, plants or trees
6. YOUR BIKE You will need your own Mountain Bike to ride the trails, we do not offer any bikes for hire at Esher Shore We strongly recommend using a Hardtail Freeride bike, Dirt Jump bike* or Full-Suspension Freeride bike for riding in the bike parks Please be aware that BMX bikes cannot be used in Esher Shore or Shore Style parks due to safety restrictions related to wheel size
Always use a mechanically sound bike that is adequate for the impacts and high stresses of riding the bike parks Never ride with any mechanical issues, frame cracks or faulty components as this can cause a serious accident
*As of 1st January 2007, all riders will be required to have fully-operational front and rear brakes on their bikes Any riders turning up to the ride with only a rear brake will not be able to ride until a front brake is fitted
7. SAFETY EQUIPMENT You must have cycle safety equipment to use Esher Shore bike parks All riders must have a Mountain Bike or BMX safety helmet (meeting EN1078), gloves and knee/shin guards as the bare minimum
We strongly recommend that all riders wear: - chest and spine protection body armour - heavy duty knee/shin guards - elbow/arm guards - full-finger gloves - cycle sport eye protection - full-face Mountain Bike or Motocross helmet
8. RIDING COSTS All riders must join Esher Shore as a member on their first visit, which costs just £10 per year Please note that the membership card entitles you up to 23% off bikes, parts and equipment from the on-site Freeborn bike shop
Your first riding session will cost £5, and each following session will cost just £5 for all-day riding
Esher Shore is a not-for- profit organization with all income put towards building, insuring and maintaining the parks, administration, the website and general operating costs Please bear this in mind when attaining membership, riding within the parks and using the sports club facilities next door
9. OUR LOCATION Esher Shore, c/o Sandown Active Sports, More Lane, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8AN, England Copy and paste our postcode KT10 8AN into www.streetmap.co.uk for our exact location, or reach us through the contact page
Please follow this link to see a local area map, and to see more information on travelling to Esher by bike or car
10. CAR PARKING Ample, free car parking is available in the lower car park; but all riders park at their own risk Please do not use the top or middle car parks at weekends as these are reserved for Sandown Active Sport members
11. BICYCLE PARKING Please bring a lock / chain if you wish to use the sports club for lunch or a break, so you can lock your bike within the trail area Riders should not leave their bikes outside the restaurant - please respect their space by keeping it clear of bikes
12. OPENING HOURS The Shore park will be open all Winter, but the Shore Style park will not be built until Winter 2008, due for Easter 2008 opening We advise riders to call us on 01372 476 969 before making any long journey to ride at Esher
13. TRAIL CLOSURE DAYS - 2008 Trails are always closed to the public on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
The Shore Trails also close early on the following days in 2008, due to horse racing events at Sandown Park As our site perimeter backs onto the Winners enclosure, riders on the trails can spook the horses and cause problems In addition, on some days we are closed all day as Sandown security staff require full control of the site for big events
If you are unsure of closing times on race days, please get in Contact before making your journey We advise all riders to arrive for opening time on race days to maximize their riding time We advise any riders making long journeys to visit the bike parks on non-race days, to enjoy a full day's riding
14. LOCAL HOTELS If you are travelling from further away and plan to ride the bike parks and then stay a night, 21 good value rooms and a furnished flat are available very close to the bike park at neighbouring Sandown Park Lodge Please mention you are a member of the Sandown Active Sports facility and they should offer a discount on your room rates Please get in contact with Sandown Park Lodge on 01372 461 201 or have a look at www.sandown.co.uk for more information |