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Originally Posted by wwkayaker
I only discovered sideshow bob this spring. The first time I rode it, it felt like such a long stretch. It feels shorter now but not any safer. I agree with Bumface in that the risk/reward is largely weighted to risk. Yesterday, I noticed a 1-2 foot section of the trail has eroded either naturally or from someone’s tire dropping off the edge and that didn’t increase my confidence.
And those gap jumps west of sideshow aren’t for me either. It’s fun to watch others though.
Overall, the trails in Bowmont Park have been a really pleasant discovery for me this year.
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I totally agree... make it a table top instead of a gap. Reduces consequences plus makes it learnable or at least somewhat rideable for the less brave.
Also above Sideshow there is a nice flowy trail all the way from the fence at Home Road to the valley. Fairly tame but pleasant and rarely has any other user conflicts.
For Bowmont... there are quite a few little segments both above and below the paved trail. Some work best directionally, or when tired. Definitely well worth the time to explore in each direction plus throw in a 12 mile lap. Now that 12mile has trails on each side of the stream it's even better however very often there are other users there so awareness and respect are essential.