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Best mountain bike routes in the UK
Make the most of summer with our five staycation showstopper routes*
Summer staycation. The UK has some of the world’s best riding – make the most of it this summer with our five showstopper rides.
My best trail: as chosen by Evie Richards
Evie Richards is one of a host of exciting young UK riders, she’s also a Red Bull athlete, Trek XC rider, and already – at…
5 routes near Sheffield, Glasgow, Birmingham, Bath and High Wycombe
The great escape. Turn your back on the city and you’ll find wild riding on your doorstep.
Five smooth flowy routes ideal for beginners (or hardtails)
Smooth routes in Wales, Lakes, Yorkshire Dales, Wiltshire and Dartmoor. If you're looking for some smooth flowy stuff then check out any of these great…
Four of our favourite e-bike routes
Here are four of our favourite e-bike routes that can allow you to take on real mountain riding even if you only have a couple…
Five best secret routes in the Lake District
Even up high, it can sometimes be impossible to get into the flow without stopping to say hello every few minutes. Better to get off…
The four best trails you’ve probably never heard of
Ridden all of our 20 best mountain bike trails in the UK? Done the classics to death? Want to try something different? Here is the…
UK’s best remote trails
There's nothing wrong with getting right out there and experiencing some wilderness. Escape from it all with our pick of the UK's best remote rides.
Beat the winter blues with these five surefire routes
Roving snapper Sim Mainey picks his most potent doses of pedalling Prozac to help you deal with the tail end of this seemingly endless winter...
How to find, download and use our mountain bike routes
Never fear, you can still get access to our routes. The previous link shortener po.st doesn’t work anymore, but you can still find all trails…
Five rides for short winter days, lacking stature but overflowing with fun
Riding time is precious and limited, especially in winter. Rides that get to the point (ie the fun stuff) and pack a punch are what…
8 toughest mountain bike climbs in the UK
Some of the best/worst climbs in UK. Ascents to test your skills, legs and lungs. But fear not, they all have cracking descents off the…
Five easy-hill routes that are ideal for doing with kids
Yes, we know, all kids are different. But once they’re strong enough to tackle a few natural trails, we reckon it’s worth getting them out…
Epic e-bike rides: Cut Gate Path, Peak District
Cut Gate has probably made more appearances in MBR than any trail in the UK. And with good reason — It has all the ingredients…
Dodge the crowds with our five favourite under-the-radar Peak District rides
These loops avoid the honeypots. They may lack the drama of the stuff around Ladybower and Edale but you’re a lot less likely to have…
Five great routes in Wales that aren’t trail centres, Snowdon, The Gap or Cadair flippin’ Idris
Trail centres, Snowdon, The Gap, Cadair Idris - all great rides but they draw in the crowds. Instead, try our favourite loops far from the…
Five routes to break up a sweltering ride with a dip in cool, clear water
There’s nothing better than taking a break from a hot dusty trail to immerse yourself in cool, clear water. Here are a few of our…
Five routes for next week’s Bank Holiday Monday
Winter's over and the mountains beckon - it's time to get wild again. Here are five great route suggestions from us to get you started.
10 best mountain bike routes in England
Sure, Saint George didn't ride a bike. Nor was he English. Nor was he probably even called George. But let's not let the facts get…