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You should have done Countdown and Launchpad
Which is possibly one of the best flowing speedy bermy trails in the country. Most of the downhill stuff is allegedly doable on a hardtail but most would choose full sus for the downhill sections. Also if you are at top of the push up track there is also the end three sections of descent of the blue trail which is also fast and fun.
dancing james
talking of trail centres
went to the forest of dean cycle centre today, rode up to the top of the downhill section and had a go on one of the medium runs. front suspension only, was pretty bumpy, rooty and got to the end of one section where there was a drop i said no to, got off and carried the bike 10 metres on foot down to a fire road before remounting, but otherwise was a good experience to ride some slightly more challenging trails. was very bumpy though, can see why a double sus might have been a slightly better choice, wrists and knees were shaken up by the end of it. peaslake was much more fun riding downhill on smooth sweeping mud trails with jumps and drops. today there some nice swoopy sections but overall it didn't want to make me ride up for another go. maybe another run the next time which might have different style of trail. loads of people riding the downhill area though and having a good time.