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I am planning on making a trip there but was wondering how much further beyond Bristol it is. I have relatives in Bristol who I can stay with when I go.

Oh, and what's the push back up like? It looks like I may be going on a Friday, and the uplift only runs at weekends.


 
Posted : 04/09/2010 6:45 pm
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A good two hours from Bristol if you don't hit traffic.


 
Posted : 04/09/2010 6:53 pm
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1hr15 if your in a hurry and want to get home.... 8)

push up is hard/steep but relatively short. takes about 20 mins if your reasonably fit.


 
Posted : 04/09/2010 6:57 pm
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Cheers folks for the info.


 
Posted : 04/09/2010 7:02 pm
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Depending on your bike the return is rideable. E.g something like a spicy or a 5 etc


 
Posted : 04/09/2010 7:14 pm
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its a horrible ride up though.

I managed three runs in an hour on my five the other day though.

got six runs in an hour in at chipshop.


 
Posted : 04/09/2010 7:16 pm
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Thanks again guys. I'll be on my Banshee Rune, which a 6x6 bike, and very pedalable, but it will most likely be in it's dh mode with softer suspension and heavy wheels so may only pedal the first few runs ๐Ÿ˜€


 
Posted : 04/09/2010 9:25 pm
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Once you've peddled one, you wont want to pedal anymore.


 
Posted : 06/09/2010 8:18 pm
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What's it like in the wet? I'll be there in November so I think it's safe to assume it will be a little moist.


 
Posted : 06/09/2010 8:30 pm
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was there t'other day, very good fun! hsd and most of super tavi should be alright in the wet, a few bits of tavi and egypt would be pretty slidey i reckon. definitely worth the trip though, we didnt have the uplift and still had a blast (no riding up, my bike is 37lbs)


 
Posted : 06/09/2010 8:42 pm
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properly wet is pretty good
properly dry is really good

somewhere in between is a bloody nightmare. gets really greasy.


 
Posted : 06/09/2010 9:17 pm
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thanks for the info. I feel like going tomorrow :mrgreen:


 
Posted : 06/09/2010 9:20 pm
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thanks for the info. I feel like going tomorrow :mrgreen:


 
Posted : 06/09/2010 9:24 pm
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Excellent place to ride.Its all ride-able in the wet,but i would recommend using super tacky tyres if wet or damp.Will be there again soon.Also recommend Chipshop which is just down the road,More excellent trails.
You need to get a day pass to ride there.Or you might be asked to leave.


 
Posted : 06/09/2010 9:32 pm