Awesome mountain bike rides
If you have recently bought your first mountain bike, or are thinking of buying one, you may be looking into some areas where you can bike locally. The UK has plenty of great mountain biking routes on offer, with trails taking in woodlands, mountain slopes and other types of countryside.
Some of the top rated mountain bike spots in Britain are:
- Swinley Forest, Berkshire
- Coed Llandegla, North Wales
- Glentress, Scotland
- Grizedale, Cumbria
- Machynlleth, Mid Wales
- Coed y Brenin, North Wales
- Fort William, Scotland
- Calderdale, Yorkshire
- Kirroughtree, Southern Scotland
The best way to find out about mountain bike rides in your area is by getting involved with your local cycling club. You can find out about clubs and organised bike rides in your area by asking at your local bike shop.
Mountain biking is a fun way to get fit, and it can be a great way to spend a weekend away with friends or family. If you buy a bike rack for your car you can take your mountain bike on holiday with you and explore the trails in other areas of the UK or even in Europe.
Some tips for navigating technical sections on a mountain bike
When climbing a steep hill with a loose surface you can get more traction on your back wheel by sitting further back on the saddle. Sometimes standing out the saddle on a steep climb like this can make the back wheel slip.
Your front wheel will go where you are looking, so when trying to avoid a root or rock, do not watch it, rather look where you want to guide your wheel. So always keep your eye on the line you want to follow.
Your front break should not be slammed on alone, for obvious reasons, but used in combination with your back break it will help you slow down quicker.
If you are uncertain about a jump or drop off, do not be ashamed to get off your bike and investigate the best way to approach the obstacle and take the opportunity to develop your skills by practicing it.
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