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Mountain bike skills courses
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Guided mountain bike rides
Welsh Trail Centre Road Trip
Ride description
So you've tried a quick dash to Afan and were back in your bed the same day with nothing but trails flashing before you when you closed your eyes. But why limit yourself to one day?
Our Welsh Trail Centre Road Trip keeps the fun going for four days straight. Plus our clever use of intermediate Youth Hostels and guesthouses means we travel less than an hour at the start and end of each day.
And don't forget we provide our road trip guests with the safety net of an experienced coach, first aider and bike technician all rolled into one, making sure your long-weekend goes off without a hitch.
Possible trail centres visited
- Afan Forest Park - South Wales
- Betws y Coed - North Wales
- Brechfa - South Wales
- Coed y Brenin - North Wales
- Coed Llandegla - North Wales
- Cwncarn - South Wales
- Machynlleth - Mid Wales
- Nant yr Arian - Mid Wales
Typical programme
Although there is some room for flexibility, a typical weekend itinerary will be as follows:
- Day one
9:30 Meet at Afan Argoed trail centre
10:00-16:00 Guided ride
16:00-17:00 Travel to YHA Llanddeusant - Day two
9:00-10:00 Travel to Brechfa trail centre
10:00-16:00 Guided ride
16:00-17:00 Travel to YHA Kings (Dolgellau)
- Day three
9:00-10:00 Travel to Coed y Brenin trail centre
10:00-16:00 Guided ride
16:00-17:00 Travel to YHA Bryn Gwynant - Day four
9:00-10:00 Travel to Coed Llandegla trail centre
10:00-16:00 Guided ride
16:00-17:00 Travel home
Any questions?
If you wish to discuss our guided rides or have specific requirements, please call our team of experts to discuss your needs on 0800 756 6999.
Course information
Pricing
£250.00 per person
Course dates & locations
- Wales
- WA154 17 Sep to 20 Sep 2010
Bike Rental
£25.00 per day
Guiding ratio
3-8 students per guide
Route Statistics
Distance 100km/62 miles
Time 4 days at 6 hours per day
Grade Strenuous
What's included?
YHA/guesthouse overnight accommodation is included in the price. However, we do not provide transport to and from the venue or between venues.
Previous experience
You must be a competent off-road mountain biker able to ride with confidence and commitment.
You will get the most out of the ride if you have already attended a Core Skills course.
Preparation and fitness
You will need to be able to ride on steep technical terrain for up to six hours a day for consecutive four days.
There will be ample opportunities for rests and a proper lunch break.
Equipment required
Please refer to our equipment page for a complete list.
You won't need to carry tools, a trailside repair kit or a first aid kit as your guide will have all of these.
