The wind rushing past your ears, the ground zooming below your tyres, you pump and turn and rail and generally feel like a hero. The best flow trails can provide…
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Best place to mountain bike near London and the M25
Details of the best place to mountain bike near London. Look through the capital's urban sprawl and you’ll find plenty of little gems hidden away.
5 routes near Sheffield, Glasgow, Birmingham, Bath and High Wycombe
The great escape. Turn your back on the city and you’ll find wild riding on your doorstep.
Five best secret routes in the Lake District
Even up high, it can sometimes be impossible to get into the flow without stopping to say hello every few minutes. Better to get off the beaten track.
Return to the un-climables: enabled by ebikes
Five classic climbs that used to be complete killers. That is until pedal assist electric mountain bikes came along.
Endura MTR Shell jacket
The Endura MTR shell is a superb lightweight, packable jacket that definitely bridges the gap between packable and all-day waterproofs.
Five easy-hill routes that are ideal for doing with kids
Yes, we know, all kids are different. But once they’re strong enough to tackle a few natural trails, we reckon it’s worth getting them out into the hills.
Dodge the crowds with our five favourite under-the-radar Peak District rides
These loops avoid the honeypots. They may lack the drama of the stuff around Ladybower and Edale but you’re a lot less likely to have your spirit dampened by the…
Five great routes in Wales that aren’t trail centres, Snowdon, The Gap or Cadair flippin’ Idris
Trail centres, Snowdon, The Gap, Cadair Idris - all great rides but they draw in the crowds. Instead, try our favourite loops far from the madding crowd.
Five routes to break up a sweltering ride with a dip in cool, clear water
There’s nothing better than taking a break from a hot dusty trail to immerse yourself in cool, clear water. Here are a few of our favourite routes.
Five routes for next week’s Bank Holiday Monday
Winter's over and the mountains beckon - it's time to get wild again. Here are five great route suggestions from us to get you started.
Five of the best UK mountain passes routes
It's summits that usually get tick lists but we argue that passes should too. And here are a few our favourites.
Brecon Beacons Killer Loop route: a tough proposition at the best of times
The Brecon Beacons are a tough proposition at the best of times - add in stormy weather, a late start and a lack of lights and things can start to…
North York Moors Killer Loop route, 35km
The fickle British climate loves to mock our sun-dappled dreams but a deluged North York Moors make for a spectacular consolation prize.
Where to ride in the Peak District when it’s wet
Five all-weather routes in the Peak District that you can have a good ride on all year round no matter what the weather decides to do.
Walna Scar Road, Lake District route
We revisit this iconic Lakeland route but this time we mix classic Walna Scar Road with some detours from the back of an envelope...
Lustleigh to Grimspound, Dartmoor route
One of the toughest routes here, although nowhere near the longest. 30km/19 miles Ride time: 6-8 hours Why ride it? Challenging granite trails and some great climbs Where to eat?…
Big Black Mountains Classic, Wales route
There are a few classic Brecon Beacons loops, but none that really match this one for a big day out. This really is among the best rides in the country.…
Blanchland Northumberland, Northern England route
This Blanchland route here is a mecca for soulful, moortop, mud-in-your-eye mountain biking that’s as good as anywhere in the world.
Ben Damph and Torridon, Scotland route
Ben Damph's 24km doesn’t sound much, but this is a tough route, with a big climb and a big descent. The days are really short here in winter.