To get started with mountain biking you simply need a suitable bike in good working order, but as your love of mountain biking grows you’ll want to keep up-to-date with the latest equipment and deck yourself out in suitable clothing.
A small tool-kit which is easily transportable can be a great blessing and can potentially get your bike back up-and-running if you have any faults while out riding, get some tips from your local bike shop on what is best to carry and you could potentially save a day’s riding!
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The UK has some of the best mountain bike trails around, perhaps not as glamorous as the Alps or the Rockies but if you don’t mind the drizzle and biting winds then there is some great riding to be found. The UK has a fantastic mix of climbing and downhill courses spread across the country in some of the most scenic locations imaginable.

In Wales there are some great single track routes particularly in Coed y Brenin, the handbuilt all-weather singletracks are situated in a forest and there is a …