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30-01-14, 05:54 PM

which are best forums to learn more about mountain biking?

also where is best to go?

swinley forest is all i got so far and leith hill but i dont exactly know the routes!

fizzwheel · 30-01-14, 06:05 PM

Bikeradar has a dedicated MTB section so you could have a browse around there and see if you find anything useful

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/view...e7b7343023ca65

30-01-14, 06:07 PM

You're already doing the best thing to find out about mountain biking. Going and riding. Finding the best rails in most places is about knowing the forests and local knowledge. I remember a little while back I think it was Nirvana cycles on the south down used to have people meet up at the shop on saturdays or sundays. Good place to start to gain some local knowledge.

IF you have more time for it and have transport, some of the places in wales are excellent for not needing any navigating (Like Cwm Carn).

Also Bristol has some great trails if you know the local, and go either in Summer (dry sometimes) or deep winter (Frozen solid).

30-01-14, 07:25 PM

Pinkbike.com is another good resource. Plenty of reviews and a place to upload your riding pics. The forum is filled with 13 year olds and idiots though.

chris8886 · 30-01-14, 09:22 PM

I've been to a place called the 'look out' (I think, that's what it was called!) in Bracknell, twas really, really good from what I remember of it too. have no idea if it's still there now etc. best thing about it when I went and used it was it was free as well!

31-01-14, 12:23 PM

i am a 13 year old idiot. but using this forum

Winder · 31-01-14, 02:58 PM

Lookout is Swinley Forest. It was awesome before they built the proper marked routes. It's still really good but REALLY busy on weekends unless you get there when it's still dark and even then there are quite a few people.
There isn't anything mega technical or any fully committed obstacles so easy for a beginner.
Think I'll be going Sunday morning with a mate but only for a quick blast before the rest of England show up

30-01-14, 05:54 PM	#1
kiggles Guest Posts: n/a	calling mountain bikers! (cycling ones) which are best forums to learn more about mountain biking? also where is best to go? swinley forest is all i got so far and leith hill but i dont exactly know the routes!

30-01-14, 06:05 PM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: calling mountain bikers! (cycling ones) Bikeradar has a dedicated MTB section so you could have a browse around there and see if you find anything useful http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/view...e7b7343023ca65 __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

30-01-14, 06:07 PM	#3
ClunkintheUK Guest Posts: n/a	Re: calling mountain bikers! (cycling ones) You're already doing the best thing to find out about mountain biking. Going and riding. Finding the best rails in most places is about knowing the forests and local knowledge. I remember a little while back I think it was Nirvana cycles on the south down used to have people meet up at the shop on saturdays or sundays. Good place to start to gain some local knowledge. IF you have more time for it and have transport, some of the places in wales are excellent for not needing any navigating (Like Cwm Carn). Also Bristol has some great trails if you know the local, and go either in Summer (dry sometimes) or deep winter (Frozen solid).

30-01-14, 07:25 PM	#4
Murley. Guest Posts: n/a	Re: calling mountain bikers! (cycling ones) Pinkbike.com is another good resource. Plenty of reviews and a place to upload your riding pics. The forum is filled with 13 year olds and idiots though.

30-01-14, 09:22 PM	#5
chris8886 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,797	Re: calling mountain bikers! (cycling ones) I've been to a place called the 'look out' (I think, that's what it was called!) in Bracknell, twas really, really good from what I remember of it too. have no idea if it's still there now etc. best thing about it when I went and used it was it was free as well! __________________ AR08 to AR13-QUALITY! 650s: '52 curvy in yellow, was my baby cbr600rr: Mivv exhaust and a bagster tank cover. Now gone to a new home. Daytona 675: Arrow can (with a baffle that's gone missing in action....), quickshifter, shorty levers, custom paintjob

31-01-14, 12:23 PM	#6
kiggles Guest Posts: n/a	Re: calling mountain bikers! (cycling ones) i am a 13 year old idiot. but using this forum

31-01-14, 02:58 PM	#7
Winder Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Moved again now in Bracknell Posts: 981	Re: calling mountain bikers! (cycling ones) Lookout is Swinley Forest. It was awesome before they built the proper marked routes. It's still really good but REALLY busy on weekends unless you get there when it's still dark and even then there are quite a few people. There isn't anything mega technical or any fully committed obstacles so easy for a beginner. Think I'll be going Sunday morning with a mate but only for a quick blast before the rest of England show up __________________ "Somewhere between happy and total f**kin wreck"

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