Wales is no mini Scotland, the riding really is some of the best and most varied in the UK. The blend of wild, natural terrain and superb man-made trails makes it a hit. What it misses in pure altitude it makes up for in sick riding, plus there are no midges to content with (well, not many anyway).

North Wales is dominated by Snowdonia National Park, it’s here you’ll find classic big mountain riding in the shape of Snowdon and Cadar Idris. Both bucket list rides all mountain bikers should tick off. Brutally fast, rocky, and challenging.

Head south and you’ll find more mellow classics like the Doethie Valley and Cwm Rhaeadr. If you’re wanting to escape from it all Mid-Wales is a must. Ride here and you’ll probably have the whole hillside to yourself, save a few sheep.

South Wales is different again, with big mountains and urban riding mixing things up. The Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons host some old school classic rides, while riders wanting something spicer can follow our off-piste route at Cwm Carn.

Then there are the bike parks and trail centres, which dot the country. BikePark Wales is the UK’s biggest, bursting at the seams to suit riders of all abilities, while Revolution Bike Park and Dyfi Bike Park in the north offer advanced trails.

Traditional trail centres abound too. The old classics like Coed-y-Brenin and Afan still thrill thousands of riders a year.