Try searching on Facebook for women’s mountain bike groups or ask your local bike shop.Īs much as it can be exciting to join a club, it can also be very daunting. There is bound to be a club in your area. Without a doubt, one of the best parts of getting into a new hobby is meeting new people and sharing you experiences.
With these apps, you can find where you’re going even if you’re not connected to the internet. Other great apps for finding new trails to ride are MTBProject and TrailForks. I have discovered many places I wouldn’t have without this! Great for time-saving on map-reading and lets you enjoy the scenery more.
You can press go and it gives you the directions. You can download this for free and it has many different routes pre-mapped by people from across the country so you can always find a ride near your location. Wild rides are something that I have been doing more of – thanks to the Viewranger app. Other options include bike parks, national cycle networks and what I like to call ‘wild rides’. In addition to a selection of shreddable trails, trail centres usually have a cozy café for some post-ride tea and cake, which for me is always a highlight of a session! These do vary between centres, so it’s always best to check what ability is needed for each trail.
In the UK, I am very lucky that there are so many trail centres at my fingertips! Trail centres are a great place to get into mountain biking as all the trails are graded so you know a little bit about what features to expect from the trail that lies ahead. I know that it has been life-changing for me! Read on to discover six things that will help you begin your mountain biking adventure. Getting into mountain biking could be the best thing you ever do. 6 Ways to Get into Mountain Biking with Olivia Smedley, Trail Squad
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