Kielder Forest MTB trails (Beginner friendly)
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Today's ride will be lead by our partners OUTMTB, so if you're on Spond please sign up there and leave this event page for the others.
🔁 around 15mi
📍 Home to northern Europe's largest man-made lake and England's largest forest, Kielder is rugged mountain bike heaven. Come and experience some of the best single tracks in the UK with breathtaking views. (1h from Carlisle, 1h 10 min from Newcastle, 2h from Edinburgh)
🧭 We will be riding bridleways that are ideal for anyone wanting to try out mountain biking, or get back in the saddle. The uphills consist of easier singletracks, and the downhills will be very flowy. This means you can easily carry your speed without having to worry about too steep or rocky bits, that could be tricky to deal with.
A good quality mountain bike (no hybrid). Preferably full suspension, but hard-tails are fine. However, MTB tyres are a must.
🚲 Bike hire is available next to the starting point of the trail centre, pre-booking is advised
⛺️ By Kielder Castle is a campsite, as well as a pub and cafe. If you stay at the campsite, parking would be free. If you're looking for a B&B then why not stay at The Pheasant Inn. More accommodation options are available here. The closest supermarket is the Co-op in Bellingham, which is best visited on your way to Kielder.
🚗 While there is no bus service to Kielder, many members would be happy to carshare. Please check out who's going and consider dropping them a message.
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You MUST complete the Cycling Participation Statement in addition to booking your event space before attending a cycling event.
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💚 Join other LGBT mountain bikers for free over on Out Mtb, the UK's first inclusive Mtb and Gravel cycling club!
What to bring
What to bring
- A good quality mountain bike. Preferably full suspension, but hard-tails are fine. However, MTB tyres are a must.
- At least one spare inner tube, tyre levers and pump for your bike. Make sure it's the correct type and size. Plus any special tools your bike needs.
- Food - lunch, bring small snacks such as chocolate bars and energy foods.
- Plenty of water (minimum 2lts)
- Eye protection - impact from a bee, grit or even a fly at speed is extremely unpleasant, sunglasses may do if not made of glass and not too shaded.
- Clothing: choose suitable clothes and footwear for the weather forecast and time of year. You will be exercising so lightweight layered clothing is best. Shorts are best even in rain, as they allow free movement of your legs. Jeans are useless if it rains but tracksuit bottoms need to be not too baggy or they may snag in the chain and cause an accident. You'll need flat soled trainers for standard pedals.
- Cyclist's Helmet - Outdoorlads policy asks you to wear a helmet to events. A full face helmet is highly recommended as are gloves, knee and elbow pads
- Bag you will need a small day-sack to carry essential additional warm clothing, water and an emergency snacks.
- A change of clothing, towel etc for when we finish as you'll probably be covered in mud when we finish!
Remember to M-check your bike before you leave home
Any questions, please ask the leader
Food & drink
Bring plenty of food and drink (at least 1.5l of water) to last you the day. After the ride, food is available in the cafe, pub and small shop.