Video: The Hidden Valley on Afan’s Penhydd trail, Wales
Here’s a piece of video of a great section of the Penhyyd trail in Afan. The section is called The Hidden Valley and is a lovely sweeping single track descent through tight switchbacks and tree lined trail. Great fun!
Taken on my Oregon Scientific ATC5K, handlebar mounted.
See video of the “Black Run” at Afan’s Whites Level [...]
Video: Black Run on Afan’s Whites Level
Early start Saturday morning, headed over via North London to pick up Gavin on route to a day’s riding in the hills of Southern Wales at the Afan Forest Park, hosting what are arguably a handful of the best trails in Europe. With the Santa Cruz Blur and Spesh Enduro safely packed into the [...]
Images and Review: Specialized Enduro SL Expert
Meet my off-road full suspension pride and joy, the Specialized Enduro SL Expert, 2007 model.
From reviews I’d read at the time it was clear the engineering and rideability of the bike wasn’t in question, having evolved from a trusted and proven design. On the looks front however, it was very much a Marmite experience, you [...]
Trails: The Witch’s Trails, Scotland
Legend has it that the Witch of Leanachan (“lee-nach-an”) fled to the hills of Aonach Mor in the 1800s. Keeping her spooky spirit alive, the world-famous Witch’s Trails continue to bewitch mountain bikers. There are 45km of trail to tackle.
Leanachan Forest also has plenty of unwaymarked forest road for you to explore. All [...]
Trails: The Moray Monster, Scotland
With 30km of fun-packed singletrack mountain bike routes, there’s something here to feed the monster in everyone!
Whether you’re totally new to off-road mountain biking, or a seriously expert rider looking for big thrills, there’s a trail here that’s just right for you, from an easy green-graded track to severe black-grade trails and orange-graded downhill [...]
Trails: Newcastleton, 7Stanes, Scotland
Close to the Scotland-England border, Newcastleton has trails for all levels. There is plenty of fun to be had here on routes shorter than at most of the other 7stanes.
Trails: Mabie, 7Stanes, Scotland
Mabie forest, the original mountain biking venue in the South West of Scotland, lies just a few miles south of Dumfries and caters for beginners right through to the most expert of riders.
With a skills area, café, bike hire and shop on site, it is definitely not to missed.
Trails: Learnie Red Rock, Scotland
The Red Rock trails at Learnie: 16km of trails for all skill levels, combined with some of the best views from any mountain bike trails, anywhere!
There are green, blue, and black graded trails, with a bike park and a dirt jump area (both graded orange). Even our green grade singletrack is [...]
Trails: Laggan Wolftrax, Scotland
Run with the pack at Laggan Wolftrax and enjoy nearly 35km of the most up-to-date, year-round singletrack available in the country.
Set in the outstanding natural highland beauty of Strathmashie Forest, Wolftrax provides a green-graded beginners’ trail, the thrills of a big-and-bermy Bike Park, a fast red-graded route packed with features and a black-graded [...]
Trails: Kyle of Sutherland, Scotland
With stunning views over the Kyle of Sutherland, the inner Dornoch Firth and Bonar Bridge, the Kyle of Sutherland Mountain Bike Trails offer 17 km of trail for a range of skills.
There are blue, red and black graded trails combining in-forest riding, technical features and forest roads.
Trails: Kirroughtree, 7Stanes, Scotland
Kirroughtree, home to some of the best technical singletrack in the country is also a favourite family venue with a wide range of trails, seasonal café and a great kids’ play area.
Trails: Innerleithen, Scotland
All trails at Innerleithen are designed for the experienced mountain biker. The easiest trail at Innerleithen is the Black graded Traquair cross-country route. It is also a Mecca for downhill mountain bikers, with 4 downhill trails, all with different characters. Innerleithen is really a venue for the thrill seeking cyclist only.
Trails: Highland Wildcat Trails, Golspie, Scotland
Superb trails built into the hillsides over looking Golspie and the North Sea. A privately operated mountain bike centre with superbly built trails. Well worth the trip north. A small £4 donation per rider is required.
Trails: Glentrool, 7Stanes, Scotland
In contrast to the big country circuit, there are two green-graded routes at Glentrool: The Glen and the Palgowan.
The Glen is a short (6km) trail which shares the easy singletrack of the first half of the blue route, takes you around the Palnagashel Glen and descends on forest roads back to the visitor centre.
Trails: Kirkhill, Scotland
A favorite location for Aberdeen’s local riders; Kirkhill is small but has plans to expand. Kirkhill has a Fun Park and a cross country trail through the forest. A great place to stop off and cycle if you are passing through the area.
