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The Best Trails for Adventure and Off-road Riding in the UK

2021-09-19
By: Valleys Dual Sport Riders Trail Riding South Wales
On: 19 September 2021
In: Motorcycle Trail Riding

Although other countries might have way more bike trails than the UK, you can still find many great trails throughout the UK. In this article, we look at some of the most popular trails to check out. Rhyader Rhyadar presents some of the best trail bike ridings and this areaRead More →

How to Plan a Motorcycle Trail Ride

2021-08-07
By: Valleys Dual Sport Riders Trail Riding South Wales
On: 7 August 2021
In: Motorcycle Trail Riding

With road-riding, the trips are mostly straightforward to ride. Knowing where you are driving, and the open road makes it a comfortable ride. With trail riding, many challenging aspects keep it exciting. Trail riding is much more demanding on the rider as well as the motorcycle. Riding trails require youRead More →

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    • The Best Trails for Adventure and Off-road Riding in the UKThe Best Trails for Adventure and Off-road Riding in the UK
      Motorcycle Trail RidingAlthough other countries might have way more bike trails than the UK, you can still find many great trails throughout the UK. In this article, we look at some of the most popular trails to check out. Rhyader Rhyadar presents some of the best trail bike ridings and this area provides the open country and a forest track that is tight and challenging. The trail takes you down legal paths and green lanes. The trail provides many group rides providing you with the option of not riding solo. They also provide the rental option of Husqvarna bikes. FatCat Motopark This trail is close to Armthorpe and Doncaster. Here you can find three tracks and is extremely popular with locals in Yorkshire, England. Booking a spot in advance is a good idea as this is an extremely popular trail riding park. Actiontrax This is probably one of the most well-known tracks in the UK. It is a spot that works perfectly for enduro riding and even has racing events. You can also choose to go for training for big-bore adventure bike riders as well as looking to improve on your skills with 500cc motorcycles. Cheddar Motopark Heading towards Bristol, you will find the Cheddar EXTREME Motopark. They have an all-new track for enduro and trailing. The Park is extremely well maintained and one of the best MX tracks in the UK. They constantly do reworkings on the track to keep things exciting. Cheddar Motopark hosts races often, so space is usually limited for just popping in for a quick ride. Visit Valleys Dual Sport Riders Trail Riding South Wales regularly for more updated articles, advice and trail information. ...
    • Tips and Advice for Beginner Enduro RidersTips and Advice for Beginner Enduro Riders
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      Motorcycle Trail RidingWith road-riding, the trips are mostly straightforward to ride. Knowing where you are driving, and the open road makes it a comfortable ride. With trail riding, many challenging aspects keep it exciting. Trail riding is much more demanding on the rider as well as the motorcycle. Riding trails require you to obtain an off-road motorcycle. With off-road bikes, there are many options to choose from that will keep trail riding exciting. Small capacity trail bikes are designed to handle the rough riding you will be encountering on adventurous trail runs and are most likely the best option. The bigger off-road motorcycles are also capable and probably more fun when it comes to power, especially with gentle terrain or flowing surfaces, they can surprise the rider with their ability. But when the going gets tough, the bigger motorcycles can struggle over the rocks and gravel. Having good basic protective gear such as hand and engine guards can also help a lot. Having the correct tyres and protective body gear is also vital to be safe and enjoy the ride to the fullest. Having a riding kit can be beneficial to any motorcycle adventure. Just as with road riding, you will need to make sure the vulnerable and expensive parts are covered. Especially looking at protection gear for your body, you will need elbow, knee, and shoulder pads, safety off-road shoes, and a helmet for head and eye protection. Many believe that using helmets with extended chin pieces can help with breathing when going on a long adventure. As the UK has many great destinations for trail runs, it is important to research the most basic and more advanced trails to know what you are getting you and the bike into regarding difficulty....

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