Relaxed Whinlatter Forest Mtb ride
4 people attending
2 places left
📍 Whinlatter is one Northern England's Super Six trail centres. Set within the Lake District, a World Heritage Site, Whinlatter has unrivalled views across Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwentwater and Keswick. It is also home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trails in the Lake District.
↔️ A 19km Red graded predominantly single track loop with some technical features
🔴 We'll be doing the South and North Red trail with its amazing downhill sections. This is just a chill start to the season, however it may not be suitable to very inexperienced riders.
🧁 All trails start and end at the Siskins Cafe so we can stop for refreshments between rides or a well-deserved slice of cake after.
🚲 Bike hire is available from the trailhead. Early bookings are recommended
❄️ In winter, we're checking the forecast 3-4 days before the event to make sure conditions will be safe to ride.
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🚴♂️ Want to do more rides? See the Mtb/Off-Road calendar
🌈 New to mountain biking? Read our full guide on gay mountain biking groups
📣 From the area? Join the Mountain Bikers up North WhatsApp group
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IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement
You MUST complete the Cycling Participation Statement in addition to booking your event space before attending a cycling event.
Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are extremely mild, or who has recently tested positive for Covid-19, is asked not to attend.
Photo Credits: Taken by Henry. OutdoorLads have permission to use these photos.
What to bring
✅ We're checking every participant's kit on the day. Therefore it's important that you bring all the below items, to avoid disappointment.
- A high quality, well maintained mountain bike
- Having performed an M check on your bike a week before the event (to give yourself a chance to sort any repairs if needed)
- A good quality helmet, ideally a full face helmet
- Knee pads, and gloves are highly recommended
- Different layers of clothing so you can adjust as the day goes on and you don't run too hot or cold
- Optionally, elbow pads if you want to push yourself safely
- Spares for your bike, i.e. spare inner tube, maybe a spare chain
- Changes of clothes, change of gloves, waterproofs – whatever you need to stay comfortable given the forecast
Not sure about something? Just message the organiser.
Food & drink
Bring at least 1.5ℓ of water, and substantial amounts of food and snacks. We'll be burning it all off. 😉