Mountain Biking Trail Centres

The last few years has seen an explosion of biking trail centres. These include numerous different trails for different levels of experience and person. Ranging from family tracks to single tracks through forests to proper downhill tracks for the very experienced rider, the biking trail centre certainly has something for everyone.

While you sometimes hear people saying they aren't keen on them, you would have to dig deep to find someone who doesn't really enjoy riding them. For hardcore mountain bikers, the controlled environment and set tracks may prove to be restricting and ultimately boring. However, there are major advantages to these tracks and trails in terms of serious downhil racers, one being that they are the perfect place to maintain your fitness and train on during the week and on weekends when there are no races to be had. The scenery is stunning and the access to tasteful amenities makes them very appealing. There is nothing worse than finding you've forgotten to pack your water or lunch and the nearest spot is 10 miles away and it's a greasy cafe! With a trail centre there are usually toilet facilities and canteens where you can not only get a decent meal, but also have access to a bike shop and often a hot shower if needs be.

For families, the local biking trail centre makes for a fantastic, and relatively inexpensive day out, whilst getting exercise at the same time. In this day and age of technology, speed and instant gratification, this kind of family outing builds and strengthens interfamily relationships while everyone has a great time with fond memories as an added bonus. There are often a choice of family tracks designed with small children and grandparents in mind, which also cater for different levels of fitness and challenge. The bigger trails centres often feature play areas along the trails where you can stop and picnic midway or alternativley, a good cycle and then onto the canteen for a hot cup of tea or coffee and lunch is always a great carrot to motivate family members who aren't too keen on the cycle. Whichever way you look at the advent of the trail centre, the pros certainly outrank the cons for me! Happy trails!

By: Fern Joseph

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