Fed up? Then it's time to FOD up! New Uplift Service..

This is exactly what the "FOD" Forest of Dean in the U.K and you have been asking for! Want 15 runs in a day, just learning the ropes, training for that next race or just fancy a blast, then open this little beauty up. New trucks and trailers, no bike damage and you don't even have to lift a finger. Now that is the kind of service you and I rightly deserve.

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The call came into PinkBike UK HQ that the FOD is now home to its own uplift. Bring your bike, camera and notebook next week and we will even feed you at lunchtime. Not bad being a journalist for the best MTB website in the World is it?! On arrival we met up with several of the other journalists, mags and websites based in the U.K all testing out new bikes, hardware and race kit. Steve Jones was on a full carbon Lapierre dripping with SRAM XX, Robin Weaver was on a prototype Rocky Mountain, the Single Track boys were on a Proto Saracen whilst I was running that 225 prototype. Forget the trade shows, press days is where it's at for seeing all the latest top swag.


The ball started rolling at 10:00a.m with the FlyUp Downhill Boys loading the bikes and strapping them up for us securely. Zero chance of any bike damage I can assure you on that, no scratches or dents guaranteed. A short, less than ten minute drive to the top and we're off the road into a layby for safe unloading. Again not a finger lifted as your pride and joy is handed down to you.


Then a short 2 minute pedal to the start of the trails. Now I've only been to the FOD a handful of times recently so am definitely not the man to describe the tracks and terrain.
What I can say is there are several routes to mix and match, you won't get bored that's for sure. Once at the bottom, just a quick 60 second flat pedal to the pick up point where your carriage awaits. Definitely no pressure to bang out the runs, take it at your own pace and sit out as and when. How many runs did we manage? Not far off 15, even with a 30 minute lunch break and 5 minutes spent trying to coax Hensley and Buzz back into the Descent-Gear Van!


Facilities for an uplift are second to none with a bike shop, bike hire, cafe, jet wash and bowl for the dogs' water! Plus a little safer than some other areas in Wales, negative props here we go... The cafe is top draw with some quality nose bag, ask Hensley! Grab your scram, sit outside and soak up the atmosphere before you hit the trails again.



What more can I tell you? If you want a full day's riding, no pushing or pedaling uphill and the five star treatment then this is it guys and girls. Just make sure you book on as I'm pretty sure it's going to be a sell out. I've already booked and paid for my spot for the 661 Downhill this Winter, now make sure you don't miss out on all that vital practice!


Opening Times:
Friday to Tuesday, closed Wednesday and Thursday and as a real bonus are open on Bank Holidays!
Summer (April – September) Saturday and Sunday 10.00am – 18.00pm. Weekdays 10.00am - 17.00pm
Winter (October – March) 10.00am – Dusk


PRICES:
PRE-BOOK FULL DAY UPLIFT:
WEEKEND/BANK HOLIDAYS £23 per rider.
WEEKDAY £20.50 per rider
ON THE DAY PRICES:
If you do however turn up and there are available spaces then you are able to purchase a full day, half-day or single trip ticket. This will be on a CASH ONLY BASIS as there are no facilities to take card payments on site and we do not accept cheques.


HALF DAY PRICES:
10.00-13.00 or 14.00-17.00 (or dusk in the winter) £15 per rider
SINGLE TRIP PRICES:
£3.50 per trip.
Under 16’s (proof of age will be required)
£2.50 Weekends and Weekdays
PRIVATE HIRE AND CORPORATE DAYS:
This is available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Please contact us direct for prices and to book.


www.flyupdownhill.co.uk

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