MTB New Forest

RIDE 1. Easy - Green Route

2 Hour MTB Beginners or Improvers Skills Rides...

ITINERARY 
Start at Moors Valley or Brockenhurst with Bike Hire, local café and wide open tracks and good Singletrack.

For those that want to learn the MTB basics including the attack position (see below) which is essential to have fun when riding off-road on Singletrack with roots small drops and jumps and tight and twisty turns.

WHEN

All year for more experienced riders but May - October recommended as it can be very wet & muddy in Nov/Dec/Jan

WHERE

Moors Valley or Brockenhurst Station (parking fees apply) with bike hire at both.

PRICE

2 hr session from £25 per rider 3 riders minimum or

1-1 skills rides from £79...



RIDE 2. Medium - Blue Routes

3 Hr Social or Intermediate Skills Rides up to c35 km...



ITINERARY

If you are fit and healthy and can cycle for circa 3 hours already but want to explore the local woods and tracks, we are happy to lead a loop with up to 35 km on off-road trails, with lots of singletrack, a few technical trails and a river crossing too... followed by café or pub to finish on request...

WHEN

May to October for new mountain bikers. Experienced cyclists... all year round with appropriate skills, the right mountain bike and equipment...

WHERE

Brockenhurst, Ringwood Forest and West Moors - Start 10am or 2pm other times on request please ask for details?

PRICE

3 hour Social or Skills session from £30 per person…

3 riders minimum or 1-1 rides from £99...

RIDE 4. Hard - Red Routes

50km+ Half or Full Day Rides...

ITINERARY 
Only for fit cyclists, who want to explore the singletrack at a faster pace, you need to have good all round MTB skills and be used to off-road riding including, tree roots, tight singletrack, ruts, steep climbs and small drops and you need to be prepared to fall off occasionally too... followed by request a cafe or pub to finish...

Experienced and very fit cyclists, with the right MTB equipment and attitude! Up to 6 participants

WHEN

All year - but tough in the winter

WHERE - Three Route options

1. c55 km Railway Pub, Ringwood, North Ringwood Forest & Holt Heath on hilly and interesting singletrack... with great views...

2. c50 km plus around Brockenhurst, New Forest - for wide open tracks and flat-ish trails... with a few sections of singletrack too and with great scenery...



3. c50 km Corfe Castle and the Isle of Purbeck - big hills, great singletrack, DHs and amazing coastal views to the IOW and for miles along the Jurassic coastline...

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PRICE

Half Day rides £50 per person 3 riders minimum or 1-1 rides from £149..

RIDE 5. Personalised MTB Rides and Cycle Tours...

Full day / multi day and location of your choice... Ideas and Options...

Tried and tested routes around the New Forest and further afield

1. Martin Down 30 km (nature reserve)

Hilly route with long gentle climbing and short fast DHs and a great 5 minute decent at the end... bring water and food none on the route... pub at Damerham 5 mins... 

2. Queen Elizabeth Country Park (QE)

Trail Centre skills training with a great fast blue decent and the South Downs Way (SDW 100 miles) big hill climbs and a cafe start / finish too...

3. Swinley Forest Trail Centre Skills 24km man made trails, with blue (medium) and red (hard) options, allow up to 3 hours for both... cafe and bike hire too...

4. Organised Rides & Tours - The Purbeck Hills / Corfe Castle / Isle of White (IOW) with great hilly routes and great DHs too...

PRICE Personalised Small Group Rides From £50 per person minimum 3 riders or 1-1 rides from £145 per session... 

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NIGHT RIDES plus Pub on request

2 hours of night riding on fun singletrack... Night rides require 2 sets of good lights per person... and have the basic skills as per Ride 2.

WHO

Experienced cyclists and mountain bikers who want to try riding in the dark off-road with lights.

PRICE

Night Rides from £25 per person min 3 riders. 1 to 1 night riding skills from £69...

PLEASE READ...

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW...

WHEN RIDING MOUNTAIN BIKES

WHAT MOUNTAIN BIKE TO RIDE                 

You will need a serviceable mountain bike, with proper off-road tires, with front suspension recommended for local rides and full suspension for trail centres.

MOUNTIAN BIKES - REPAIRS
You are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of your bike - we only help with running repairs and punctures, with advice and tips provided while riding - Please ask about discounts available from local Cycling and Bike Hire shops.

FITNESS - MTBing can be strenuous...

You need to be fairly fit and used to riding a bike for over one hour without stops, if unsure check with your family and friends or if in any doubt your Doctor please!

WHO - Anyone who wants to ride off-road or improve their MTB skills

1. Anyone who can ride a bike and wants to improve their fitness and technique..

2. Road Cyclists wanting to learn how to ride an MTB on off-road trails with confidence at speed.

3. Mountain Bikers who want to improve their singletrack skills on off camber roots, small jumps and on tight singletrack trails...

Up to 8 participants per ride, more on request, please ask for details?

WHAT TO WEAR- Mandatory Bike Helmets

PLEASE NOTE you will NOT be allowed to ride without a Cycling Helmet.

Recommended 

Cycling gloves, tough trainers / lightweight boots or even better cycling shoes... Padded cycling shorts, and a good water / windproof coat...