| 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 returned 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' |
| Long Mynd Loop 'Social' Edge Shop Ride : Sun 25th July |
| The 'Social' ride in July will follow my Long Mynd Loop for 18.5 miles of great riding in Shropshire. It's a good introduction the area with challenging, steep climbs and fast descents, including Minton Batch, but with a flat ridge line that allows you a rest in between. There is a limit of 20 riders. If you wish to attend the ride 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. |
| Mountain Biking from Aberystwyth to Prestatyn 4 days - 180 miles Climbing higher than Everest 3rd – 6th June 2010 |
| Raising money for Wrexham Maelor Special Care Baby Unit Cherish Wrecsam Alder Hey Imagine Appeal The Ronald McDonald House at Alder Hey |
| My Flattyres rides will always be free .... |
| ...but if you would like to show your appreciation for the time and effort that goes into producing them or simply want to support some very worthwhile causes please (click here) and donate. After this event I will publish the details of the four day route I am riding. |