BEST UPLIFTED BIKE PARKS

BIKEPARK WALES

BikePark Wales needs little introduction. It’s the biggest uplift venue in the UK, with some 40 trails ranging from green- to black-graded plus two orange pro lines. What it lacks in gradient (there’s only 240m of altitude drop), it makes up for with tons of well-built trails, which are maintained to an exceptional standard by its team of seven trail builders. There really is something for everyone here.

With so many tracks, it’s hard to pick a favourite. There are standout sections among many different trails – like the jumps at the end of ‘Rim Dinger’ on the way back to the uplift. It’s no secret that, as a mag, we use BikePark Wales frequently as a testing venue. It’s fairly close to our Bristol base, rides well in all weathers and it’s useful to be able to compare products back-to-back on trails that are reliably consistent. What’s more, the park’s got everything you need to dish out some