Mountain Biking UK

Trail Mix

experiencing a bit of a boom in the UK right now and trail centres across the country are really busy. None more so than Swinley Forest, with its proximity to London and 15 miles of green, blue and red-graded trails. Add to that the members-only zone, The Summit, with its progressive learning features including drops and jumps, and there really is something for nearly everyone. We headed over there to chat to a selection of trail users, see what bikes and routes they were riding, and get a snapshot of the UK riding scene. It was a warm, sunny day and the car park was heaving. We started at The Summit, where there was an adult session in progress, then moved around the forest to various established rest stops, finishing up at the hill known as Clubhouse, where riders who like

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