Perry:
Fast and Fun
As this is my local trail center I get to ride it regularly. The new trails have brought a whole new dimension to Swinley and have greatly improved the usability of the trails in wet/winter conditions. The new Blue and Red sections added by Rowan Sorrell this year are fast, swooping and great fun for those that enjoy big fast linked berms. There are plenty of opportunities to get some air for those that want it but all can be ridden for those that want to keep the wheels on the deck.
For the fans of "old" Swinley Sorrell has kept a number of the classic sections more or less unchanged (Stickler, DH zone, The Labyrinth) and integrated them into the new sections.
What do you like?
* Good all weather trails have fixed some of the sections that previously turned into the "Swinley Bog"
* Fast swooping sections on the Blue and the Red (in particular Blue 14 and 16 and Red 15 and 25)
* Classic Swinley sections left more or less unchanged
What could be improved?
* Parking becoming difficult at busy times due to the amazing popularity of the new trails - get there early or late or consider riding in from Crowthorne end
* Crown Estate need to get a move on to licence the trail build/repair teams as there are a couple of sections that need a bit of TLC
* Add showers, bikewash and bike shop like FOD
Would you recommend?
*Yes*
Date written:
11/10//2013 - about 12 years agoWas this review helpful to you?
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