Gawton Gravity Hub

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Don't bother unless you are comfortable on very steep downhill runs, this is not for beginners.

Only went to Gawton, but if you want downhill this is up there with the best. I generally find English red routes are easier than Scottish ones, but not here. The "easiest" HSD is probably the hardest red route I've come across. Great effort for a volunteer made course without access to FC cash. Unusually starts at the top, so you can have a downhill run straight from the car park, but of course you pay for it later.

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I have been a member here for a year and a half now, and regularly make the trip from Exeter to ride these fantastic, World quality trails just make sure you buy a day pass/membership before visiting!

Track by Track: HSD: It stands for high speed descent and doesn't disappoint! First track I ever rode here, and one I still use as a warm up each time. This is a fast, flowing descent that can be ridden on any bike. The quicker you go the better it gets! Each transition can be pumped or popped to link it together and chasing your mates down it is great fun. Proper Job: The newest of the four tracks at Gawton. It opened last year and subsequently held the South West Championships. Conceived as a stepping stone between the red HSD and the two black runs it is easy to see why it has become instantly and unanimously popular. it features the same fast flowing blueprint set up by HSD but combines it with big, bike park style turns, small jumps and drops and fiendish rock gardens. A fantastic adrenaline fuelled ride from the opening slalom to the snaking switchback finale. Egypt: In a word, technical. What awaits you from the off is a steep rooty nightmare that will require some serious skills to clean effectively. Along the way you'll encounter flat sections where keeping speed is essential, a large, multiple line choice rock garden and tight, steep, alpine style switchbacks. As hard as it is, the rewarding feeling at the end is unbeatable. Super Tavi: A perfect combination of all the above. Fast flowing sections combine with technical switchbacks to form the most challenging of all the tracks. The two large road gaps may look intimidating, but are avoidable, and it's well worth testing yourself against the rest of the track. Also, Woodland Riders have a timing system in place so you can test yourself against pros such as Gee Atherton and Aaron Gwin! So there you have it, four varied and exciting tracks, downhill perfection!