Gawton Gravity Hub Prepares to FlyUphill

Gawton Gravity Hub, the best permanent downhill mountain bike trails in England, run by a dedicated crew of volunteers, is teaming up with the country’s best uplift service, Flyup Downhill, to provide an amazing downhill mountain bike experience for all. The site at Gawton near Tavistock in Devon, offers something for everyone, from fast, flowing, downhill single track to steep, natural, gnarly downhill trails. With the recent addition of a fourth bike park style track, ‘Proper Job’ and the chance to get up to 12 uplift runs in a day with FlyUp Downhill’s fast, friendly, efficient service, riders can make that progression from DH novice to flat out pinner more quickly than ever before.

Simon Ruskin, founder and owner of Flyup Downhill mountain bike uplift service, has established a solid reputation for a friendly and reliable service at the Forest of Dean. He now brings that expertise and ethos to Gawton, resulting in another amazing opportunity for anyone who wants to experience the thrill of gravity fed riding. Jay Williamson, team rider for Wideopen Magazine and English Expert Champion is one of a very select few to have experienced the service on a recent, secret test day. Jay had this to say, “Cheers...that was a top day, I could not think of any improvements myself, look forward to it! Great work!”

The uplift service will run from Friday to Monday and with the distance by road to the top at just under two miles, riders can expect to get plenty of runs in, with a smooth run to the top, knowing their bikes are being looked after just as well on a purpose built trailer.

The basic toilet, changing facilities and car park at Gawton will soon be expanded to Include a small café, shop with parts and accessories and a bike wash. Look out for these developments to come online this season.

There’s enough riding for a whole weekend at Gawton, but just three miles down the road is our other site, Tavi Woodlands, with a variety of shorter, natural tracks, an easy push up and the added attraction of some big booters and northshore. Add to that the amazing single track riding available in the Tamar Valley and on Dartmoor, other opportunities for outdoor activities such as river kayaking and surfing nearby and a great welcome at local hotels and B&B’s and you can see why Gawton Gravity Hub is worth a visit for a day, a weekend or even longer.

Flyup DH Uplift service will start on Friday 1st of February 2013. A new Flyup website is currently under construction, this will enable you to book online for a full days uplift at Gawton. The website should be ready any day now, in the meantime if you want to book on to the uplift for Gawton then give Flyup Downhill a call on 07730217779. To learn more about Flyup Downhill have a look at their current website www.flyupdownhill.co.uk. Timings will be 10am until dusk, with a break for lunch. The service will initially run Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, costing £27 or £32 for non-members. Parking at Gawton is free. To learn more about the tracks and facilities at Gawton Gravity Hub, have a look at our website, www.gawtongravityhub.co.uk and keep up to date with all our news at www.facebook.com/gawtongravityhub.

A note about riding at Gawton Gavity Hub sites: You must be a day or year member to ride at Gawton Gravity Hub and Tavi Woodlands. Our tracks are open dawn ‘till dusk, 365 days a year. Membership can be purchased online at www.gawtongravityhub.co.uk or from our friends at Dartmoor Cycles in Tavistock (www.dartmoorcycles.co.uk), Cogs Bikes in Plymouth (www.cogs-bikes.com) and The Bike Shed, Exeter (www.bikeshed.uk.com). You must be able to produce proof of valid membership if asked. For more information, terms and conditions, check out the website, www.gawtongravityhub.co.uk/rules