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Why Wait for the Weekend?
Can't wait for the weekend?

Looking for some off-road riding that's a bit more of a challenge?

Try a Walkers Cycling Club evening MTB ride!

Ride days and venues vary - please contact the shop or see the Walkers Cycling Club forum for details of the current week's ride.

All fitness levels are catered for but riders must be reasonably competent off road cyclists. Please come prepared for all weather conditions and with your bike in good working order.

Riders must be self-sufficient, should preferably wear a helmet, and must carry at least one spare tube and a mobile phone.

All riders under 18 years of age must be accompanied on the run by a parent or guardian. Proof of age may be required.
Mountain Biking

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 web site.

Mountain Biking Web Links

Check our Local Cycling Events page for details of cycling events in South West Scotland.

Answers.com - Mountain Bike
New to mountain biking? Trying to get your head round all the different MTB bikes and riding disciplines? The Answers.com MTB page will get you up to speed.

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.

British Trails
UK mountain biking news, events listings and loads more.

MTB Scotland
MTB Scotland aims to provide an impartial and comprehensive guide to mountain biking throughout Scotland.

Mountain Biking in Scotland
Visit Scotland's MTB portal offers heaps of useful info including routes and links to other MTB sites.

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 freeride cycling. The brilliant new freeride 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. Details of all counting events in the series, entry form, series results, pictures and more.

UK Bike Trails This website is a free resource for UK mountain bikers to share and discover new routes and trails to ride.

What can we do for you? If you don't find what you're looking for here, please contact us to discuss your ideas

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