| What should you expect on a Shop Ride? 'SOCIAL' Rides Rides of around 20miles with the emphasis on getting out and having fun. Basic mountain biking skills are necessary, but if you can comfortably make it around the Blue and Red routes combined at Landegla, or the Marin Trail, you should have no problem (that is not to say you will not be tired at the end). Max No of Riders - 20 'BIG' Rides Rides to test your skills on. Good bike handling skills are mandatory, to a level were you are comfortable with riding the MBR at Coed-y-Brenin. Fitness wise you must be consistently at the front on my 'Social' rides before considering attending. For rides of over 30 miles you must be able to complete routes such as my Cadair Berwyn or Ladybower Loop in 5hrs. Max No of Riders - 10 |
| Free guided rides since 2005 Based in North Wales and the North West. For 2010 the rides have retured to where they began. I am teaming up again with The Edge Cycleworks to bring you: |
| Ride Requirements To take part in these mountain bike rides you will be required to sign a disclaimer and have a helmet. Under 18's MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian and, as well as a disclaimer, have a signed letter stating that the parent/guardian is responsible for that child during the ride. Download a Disclaimer Form |
| Previous Rides Pictures of all my previous rides can be found in the Gallery. |
| PLEASE REMEMBER - NO HELMET NO RIDE |
| www.flattyresmtbroutes.com |
| Get more info on Flattyres routes and rides with my 'Flattyres MTB' Facebook group |
| If you wish to attend these rides or have any questions please email me at : flattyres@hotamil.com |
| Find other people to ride with, get answers to questions or get inspired by the pictures on the www.mbnw.co.uk 'Forum' |
| The Edge 'Big' Shop Ride - The Rochdale Route: Sun 25th Apr |
| The 'Big' ride in April will start from the Watergrove Reservoir on the outskirts of Rochdale. The route follows the Rochdale canal on the outward leg before returning to complete a circuit of Todmordon. It's 27.5 miles of great riding around Calderdale but be warned, as well as some good descents, there is a lot of climbing. There is a limit of 10 riders so if you wish to attend please contact me. |
| Macc Forest 'Social' Edge Shop Ride : Sun 28th Mar |
| The 'Social' ride in March will be following the Macc Forest Classic route for 17 miles of riding on some great rocky trails. Make sure you bring your climbing legs as there is a long drag up to the Cat and Fiddle pub. There is a limit of 20 riders so if you wish to attend please contact me. |
| The Edge Shop Rides The format will remain the same with monthly rides alternating between the inclusive ‘Social’ rides and challenging ‘Big’ rides, details of which are below. On these rides you can be safe in the knowledge you are riding with a fully qualified and experienced SMBLA guide and REC trained 1st Aider. |
