WHY I CREATED MY OWN LOCAL MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL AND YOU SHOULD TOO

Does this sound familiar?… “I desperately want get a mountain bike ride in (or cycle ride), but I have to travel farther afield and don’t have the time!” Well, create your own local mountain bike trail. That is exactly what I’ve done, watch the video and check out my local mountain bike trail, my micro-adventure I can take at any time.

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Inside look…

  • Many mountain biking trails

  • Perfect for intermediate+ riders

  • Riding through woods, nature reserve and open meadows

  • Terrain – tarmac, dirt, gravel, mud, grass… it’s got it all!

  • Stunning views

  • Can get seriously muddy in the winter and rain

  • Lush meadows

  • No toilets, but you can ride to coffee shops nearby

Basic packing list…

  • Cash / Credit Card

  • Pen / Notebook (if you like to take notes)

  • Camera / Phone (great picture opportunities)

  • Layered clothing (stay away from cotton in winter)

  • Comfortable cycling clothing (if you have)

  • Waterproof cycling jacket (check weather)

  • Spare change of clothes (on longer routes)

  • Bicycles (no cycle hire available)

  • Sunglasses

  • Bottle of water or hydration pack (must keep hydrated)

  • Picnic / Food / Snacks

  • A day pack to carry everything (or hydration pack)

  • Multi-tool kit for bike

  • Spare tubes (you just never know when you need one)

The bike ride I did in the video

local mountain biking trail

Address / Starting Point

Doesn’t matter 🙂 I’m encouraging you to create your own in your local area!

Wendover Woods

Above: Just one of the many photographs I took on my ride.

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Shameer ShahMy mission is to hike and mountain bike the best hidden gems in the UK so that I can bring you on my journey with the most beautiful photographs.

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Why? I want to inspire you to venture out and live a little. Go explore, make new friends and see new places. Make a difference to your life.

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