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Ben03 · Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:20 pm Post subject: Mountain Biking Britain

Mountain Biking Britain
Blow away the cobwebs on the back of a bike

What better way to explore the breathtaking coastal paths and rich woodland that Britain has to offer than on the back of a bike? The only problem is: how do you know where to go?

Step forward Chris Moran, a visitor to some 233 trail centres and mountain bike venues throughout 2008/2009 in compiling Footprint’s latest release: Mountain Biking Britain.

Mountain Biking Britain aims to be the perfect reference point for riders whether it’s their first time in the saddle to the seasoned pro, and offers a perfect introduction into organising a mountain biking adventure whether you’re looking for a last minute day trip or planning a long weekend away.

All venues are covered in depth, offering full directions whether you’re driving (sat nav postcodes are included), taking the train (nearest stations are broken down), what facilities are on site, and whether the riding is suited to cross country, downhill, dirt jump, freeride and 4X (plus explanations as to what these categories mean!) And as with all Footprint books, there are quality pictures and hint and tips from professional riders to offer motivation and inspiration.

“After Mountain Biking Europe, I realised there was an enormous wealth of riding spots in the UK,” says Author Chris Moran. “There are specialist books for certain areas – the Lake District for example – and the well-know sites such as the 7Stanes in Scotland have fantastic websites which are indispensable in helping to organise a trip. But there was no one-stop-shop for modern riders in deciding where they should head to for a day out or a week’s riding in the UK. So I sat down and asked all the local riding clubs where their favourite spots were, drew up a list, and went and visited them. The result is Mountain Biking Britain. As well as regular riders looking for a new place to ride, I had in mind everyone from adventurous families through to older first timers in mind, so hopefully anyone who’s ever thought about getting on a bike will be able to profit from the book.”

To make your choice even easier, within each destination there’s a table listing all the venues and trail centres and their facilities; from bike hire, to the best after-ride cake. So for the perfect day on two wheels all you’ll need is a couple of energy bars, a bottle of water, and a copy of Mountain Biking Britain,

ENDS

•Mountain Biking Britain is a follow up to Mountain Biking Europe, which was published on 1st July 2008.
•Mountain Biking Britain is authored by Chris Moran, part of the media agency ACM Writing. Go to www.acmwriting.com for further information.

Footprint Books:

• At forefront of travel literature for over 80 years, leading and innovating
•South American handbook is the flagship title with 82 annual editions, longest established travel guide in the English language
•Footprint has recently developed a new and exciting range of lifestyle guides that fuse travel information with an activity – current titles include Body & Soul Escapes, Surfing Europe, Surfing the World, European City Breaks, Diving the World, Snowboarding the World and the Wine Travel Guide to the World.
•For further information on all titles visit www.footprintbooks.com

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JAW · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 5:00 pm Post subject:

It's an awesome book! Go and buy it everyone!
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Pires · Elite User Joined: 04 Mar 2008 Posts: 596 Location: TW

Just picked up a copy of this yesterday. But it through amazon as a used book. I paid £5 and got a brand new copy!

Its a fantastic book and a must for anyone looking for new riding spots! I see Ben, Jason, JAB and Mudtrail all get a good mention!!

Slightly confused by the mention of the Bull having a cafe facility and Chicksands not having a 4x track though?? Laughing

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lemmy · Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 6:08 pm Post subject:

Glad my site got mentioned but I don't know what to do with it anymore, Ween and I used to go to different places quite often but that seems to be over. I think I might have to shift focus to mainly Bull Track because I've got a bit hooked on it lately.
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Syren Sistair · Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 8:54 pm Post subject:

got the book for my b'day hot off the press in july for my b'day - tis great.

and yes, i wasn't sure either about the detail, especially when you read about porc... fine organic food or something... instead of the reality of pot noodle or bacon and egg sandwich, either of which get cut up by a pair of scissors...

anways, i think mudtrails is good too and a very useful site to point people to the bull and other riding spots. keep it keep it...
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Pires · Elite User Joined: 04 Mar 2008 Posts: 596 Location: TW