Our 'Introduction to: Mountain Biking' sheet is available in PDF format. Download the sheet using the link below.

Walkers Cycling - An Introduction to: Mountain Biking (PDF file)

Walkers Cycling Club caters for mountain bikers in Ayrshire.

Details of other cycling clubs can be found on the British Cycling website.

Mountain Biking Web Links

Bike Radar
Bike Radar is the site from the publishers of Mountain Biking UK and What Mountain Bike magazines. The site has bike and equipment tests along with news and route information.

Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex
Located in the Irvine Valley the NSASC has come a long way since it was known simply as the Newmilns Dry Ski Slope. The activities encompassed at the complex now include a range of snow sports as well as mountain boarding and free ride cycling. The brilliant new free ride track at Newmilns is now open.

Scottish Cycling
Governing body for cycle sport, including mountain biking, in Scotland.

Scottish Downhill Association
The number 1 resource for Downhill MTB racing in Scotland, the SDA Website has everything for the downhill season, including the facility to enter races online. Site includes a very useful FAQ's page for newcomers to downhill racing.

Singletrack Magazine
The publication for singletrack enthusiasts.

UK Mountain Biker
'UKmountainbiker.com is the newest and most dynamic online resource in the UK that brings together all the elements needed for you to get the most out of your mountain biking.'

Mountain Biking - Where to Ride

Looking for somewhere special to ride your mountain bike?
The links below will open external websites in a separate window.

7 Stanes - Scotland's Biking Heaven The 7stanes are seven mountain biking centres spanning the south of Scotland, from the heart of the Scottish Borders to Dumfries and Galloway. They're known as the 7stanes because each venue will feature a 'stane' (Scots for stone) somewhere in the forest. It might be at the start of the trails or it might be at the highest point - you'll have to wait and see!

Arran Bike Club - Trails Project Club web page listing suggested routes on the beautiful Isle Of Arran.

MTB Britain - Route Guides
MTB routes - predominantly in England and Wales but features some Scottish routes too.

SXC Series
The Scottish Cross Country Mountainbike Series. MTB racing for everyone from sprogs to elites. Details of all counting events in the series, entry form, series results, pictures and more.