It’s a fact of life that city-dwellers often suffer from a shortage of trails, and usually they have to travel outside of their city to get their off-road two-wheeled fix. Bristol, however, is one of the exceptions to the rule.
It’s become a large hub for all things cycling, especially drawing in 9-to-5ers who still want to hit the trails at the weekend, as well as hosting a number of bike brands and shops across the city. Bristol is home to a wide array of trails and riding opportunities, despite it being a thriving and busy urban environment.
There are a variety of ways to get out on two wheels in the city, so whether you fancy some pumptrack action, want to get on the gravel bike trend or you’re a die-hard mountain biker, you’re guaranteed to find what you want.
The epicentre of the majority of MTB trails in Bristol is at the Ashton Court Estate. Here you’ll find an MTB centre with a carpark, a coffee pit stop and
Pedal Progression bike shop, where you can hire bikes and kit from. The closest trail setting off from Ashton Court is the 5-mile, blue graded trail, Nova. With a hard-packed terrain with plenty of rollers in the trail to gain momentum, Nova is a great trail for both beginners wishing to have their first rush of MTB adrenalin, as well as experienced riders to have a quick blast to stretch their legs. Nova features a few optional red graded trail sections throughout the route, and the terrain means it’s fun when both wet and dry; the perfect local winter training ground.
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