UK Road Trip - Hopton Woods Downhill Trails

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  • Опубліковано 20 січ 2025

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  • @TrailTales
    @TrailTales 2 роки тому +1

    TOIT Darren!! Place looked like a good laugh. Really nice trails and a lot of them... The UK does do a really good job of maximizing ZERO elevation... And you're right about that being a solid example of just that...
    Also... Good job on getting this out while still on the trip mate!

    • @TrailTrackerSwitzerland
      @TrailTrackerSwitzerland  2 роки тому

      Thanks Phil. When you see these sorts of trails, It is no surprise that the UK has so many world class bikers.

  • @ckMTB
    @ckMTB 2 роки тому +1

    So cool Darren, it's great to see the first impressions and trails from your road trip. Those trails were fantastic, I'm a little bit hooked. Great riding and amazing shots. Looking forward to seeing more shots and trails. Take care and see you soon mate. Ride on and enjoy your time in GB

  • @sergioelcoyote3586
    @sergioelcoyote3586 2 роки тому

    Darren a beautiful ride, stunning that place in UK, greetings from Argentina

  • @gavindean
    @gavindean 2 роки тому

    Nice one Darren looking forward to the next episode!

  • @streetpigeonmtb
    @streetpigeonmtb 2 роки тому

    Oh mate. Glad you enjoyed those trails. You are in for a treat when you get up this way 🤞

    • @TrailTrackerSwitzerland
      @TrailTrackerSwitzerland  2 роки тому +1

      They were cracking. Looking forward to catching up and seeing what you have in store for me 😀

  • @MTB_Trekker
    @MTB_Trekker 2 роки тому

    Great vid mate, this place has been on the radar to visit for a bit. Heading to Shropshire next week so it's a contend! Enjoy your trip. ✌🏻

    • @TrailTrackerSwitzerland
      @TrailTrackerSwitzerland  2 роки тому

      Thanks dude. You should definitely check it out. Just be prepared for a stiff climb in between descents.

  • @ElectricMountainBiker
    @ElectricMountainBiker 2 роки тому

    I need to go back here, really enjoyed what I did try. Looks like you did as well, sun is still shining as well! You really did book it 🤣

    • @TrailTrackerSwitzerland
      @TrailTrackerSwitzerland  2 роки тому +1

      Definitely worth another visit. It’d be hard work on the normal bike though. That climb is pretty stiff.

  • @Jay-zy5dt
    @Jay-zy5dt Рік тому

    You missed the big drop at @4:56 and you’ll be glad you did when you see it!! Definitely an ebike place, pushed my downhill and enduro bikes up the shortest but steepest route back up, absolute killer!!

    • @TrailTrackerSwitzerland
      @TrailTrackerSwitzerland  Рік тому +1

      I'll make sure to look out for the drop next time I'm there 😉 I don't even want to begin to think about riding up without the e-bike 😂

    • @Jay-zy5dt
      @Jay-zy5dt Рік тому

      I bet you will.. lol. It’s not even that big, it just looks like you can see the edge so you start shifting back but there’s an extra little slope to roll down. Messes your timing right up! I think I used 198mm of travel on my first go! 🤣

  • @FlowmentumMTB
    @FlowmentumMTB 2 роки тому

    Great riding Darren, that would have been a hard slog on an analogue bike for sure.. Those trails look like lots of fun for sure..

    • @TrailTrackerSwitzerland
      @TrailTrackerSwitzerland  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers Craig. Climbing that on a normal bike just doesn’t bear thinking about.

  • @ashleynicholls9526
    @ashleynicholls9526 Рік тому

    Went there today. It’s in great condition. I did the XC loop and a couple of the DH runs, loved it all!

    • @TrailTrackerSwitzerland
      @TrailTrackerSwitzerland  Рік тому

      It's a great spot for sure. If I lived closer, I'd be a regular visitor. Thanks for dropping by ad commenting 👍

  • @stillrocking
    @stillrocking 2 роки тому

    These Trails Look really cool! Cool video! I Like 👍🏽 Have a Wonderfull Holyday 👌🏼

    • @TrailTrackerSwitzerland
      @TrailTrackerSwitzerland  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks man. That was just the warm up. Things have only got better since then 😎

  • @dwrowley
    @dwrowley 2 роки тому

    great video and nice bike. I love my Orbea wild

  • @IVANMTB
    @IVANMTB 2 роки тому +1

    good video friend!! like and greetings

  • @OresteCiotoli
    @OresteCiotoli 2 роки тому

    cool video and nice trails Darren! 🤝

  • @Stopadoodledoo
    @Stopadoodledoo 2 роки тому

    Great video mate, Hopton's such a fantastic place. So weird seeing the top section without any trees (a while since I went) but great to see the trails either haven't been destroyed by the logging or have been put back in pretty quickly.
    Pearce Cycles do uplift days and races there 👍

    • @TrailTrackerSwitzerland
      @TrailTrackerSwitzerland  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers Jason. I really enjoyed myself. The sections that had been logged flowed extremely well.

  • @DMMTB
    @DMMTB 2 роки тому

    As you said a great spot for your 1st ride before going to revolution…. Not that I’ve been but riding through the cleared Forrest looked weird …. Looking fwd to the next vid 🤙🏼

    • @TrailTrackerSwitzerland
      @TrailTrackerSwitzerland  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Dave. Might be a couple of weeks before I get time to put the edit together, but I definitely got some good footage.

  • @MTB-Portugal
    @MTB-Portugal 2 роки тому

    Nice video bro. What great trails. Well ridden, even considering you didn't know them and didn't know what to expect. Very, very well.
    So many trees cut down throughout the video. Do loggers in England leave the trails clean after cutting down the surrounding trees? Here in Portugal they leave everything dirty with leaves and broken branches. It's so sad...

    • @TrailTrackerSwitzerland
      @TrailTrackerSwitzerland  2 роки тому

      Thanks man. I don’t really know what sort of state the loggers leave the trails in because I haven’t lived in the UK for almost 20 years.

  • @DjNikGnashers
    @DjNikGnashers 2 роки тому

    Looks pretty good, reminds me of Dalby Forest red route, except Dalby is over 20 miles long.

    • @TrailTrackerSwitzerland
      @TrailTrackerSwitzerland  2 роки тому

      I’ve never done Daley, but if it’s anywhere near as good as this it must be worth checking out!

  • @davidjones9636
    @davidjones9636 2 роки тому

    nice vid. I live only 7 miles from Hopton but only went there to ride for the first time on Tuesday as I acquired a EMTB on Monday. Blew my head TBH, both bike and trails, mind not ridden an MTB for 15 years!! Luckily I appear to have at least retained some muscle memory and technique from riding my gravel bike. Phew!!

    • @TrailTrackerSwitzerland
      @TrailTrackerSwitzerland  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks David. It's a cracking spot, which I'm sure be able to get plenty of practice on if you live nice and close by. Some local knowledge will certainly pay dividends on those trails.

  • @SepedaGowesBahagia
    @SepedaGowesBahagia 2 роки тому

    i like your video .. cool ..

  • @JayRidesTrails
    @JayRidesTrails 2 роки тому +1

    Oh trails look really good! 😃👍 great video, nice trail tracking there! Some true trail tracking actually, as I see you were riding by yourself... although it is a bit weird not seeing ck mtb riding in front of you, haha! 😄
    Btw from jamies comment I gather you're going into Scottish territory as well and meet up with Jamie? Nice! 👍

    • @TrailTrackerSwitzerland
      @TrailTrackerSwitzerland  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Jay. I should be seeing Jamie tonight, when I’ll find out what he has in store for me.

    • @JayRidesTrails
      @JayRidesTrails 2 роки тому

      @@TrailTrackerSwitzerland nice! Have a good time guys!

  • @RideTheAlps
    @RideTheAlps 2 роки тому

    Hey Darren, would we meet you on the Grischa Trail Ride Davos-Lenzerheide-Arosa? We will be there, thought this might be something for you. Still places available! :)

    • @TrailTrackerSwitzerland
      @TrailTrackerSwitzerland  2 роки тому +1

      You will indeed see me. I’m already signed up 😎

    • @RideTheAlps
      @RideTheAlps 2 роки тому

      @@TrailTrackerSwitzerland Cool, that is good news! I am the guy with the Pivot Firebird in glacier green ;)

  • @VercorsPassion
    @VercorsPassion 2 роки тому

    Nice vidéo 👌

  • @MTBScotland
    @MTBScotland 2 роки тому

    So where else you going on this trip?

    • @TrailTrackerSwitzerland
      @TrailTrackerSwitzerland  2 роки тому

      Revolution bike park, Dyfi, Manchester, The Lakes, Tweed Valley and Surrey Hills. Should be action packed!

  • @FootyEditz276
    @FootyEditz276 2 роки тому

    Is the carrerra vengeance a good starting bike?

    • @TrailTrackerSwitzerland
      @TrailTrackerSwitzerland  2 роки тому

      Unfortunately, I don’t know that bike. The best thing is to just get out and ride. If you catch the biking bug, you’ll soon want to start upgrading.

  • @davidjones9636
    @davidjones9636 2 роки тому

    oh and what size (width) tyres are you running?