Welcome to the mountain biking section. I love getting out there and having fun. Mountain biking gives me the opportunity to see much more of the countryside than I would if I was walking, and enjoy some of the features that I would never see.

I love riding off road where you can cycle for an hour or two without seeing any cars, and often without seeing anyone at all. It's so nice to get away from it all to relax and to enjoy some good exercise.

Check out the reports of rides that I've completed this year (on the left). Most include pictures of the areas and us having fun. All include information about the starting point, map used, total distance covered and time taken to complete the ride. 

This should give you all the information that you need to enjoy the rides that we do.

Get out there and have fun!

If you would like to contribute to it please let me know iainp@globalnet.co.uk . I'm looking for articles on the different areas that you have visited, the equipment that you have used, or anything that you think is interesting for this section.

Mountain Biking Equipment

Mountain Biking - Super Patch Kit Made by Park Tool

I use these on the trail as they are very quick and easy to use, an important factor on those cold days. They are self adhesive so no glue is required which reduces the space required to carry them and eliminates mess. If you've ever crushed the tube of glue in you bag then you'll know what I mean.
Pros: Quick and easy to use, very effective.
Cons: A little expensive at ..
Price: £1.99 for a pack of 6.
Available: Almost all cycle shops.

Mountain Biking - Alien Multi-tool by Topeak

A great multi-tool sitting in the middle of the range. Includes 22 tools in one small, snap together tool. All the Allen keys you'll need for any bike, 4 sizes of spanner to fit all smaller nuts on bikes, screwdrivers, chain tool, spoke keys, pedal spanner, tyre levers and so on. There's just about every thing that you'll need and more besides! 
Pros: Everything you'll need, excellent quality.
Cons: Again price ..
Price: £34.50
Available: Most cycle shops (I got mine at Action bikes)