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5 mountain bike centres with uplift service in Wales
Gravity addicts rejoice – here are five great trail centres in Wales that have an uplift service, so you can save time on push-up and get more riding in.
Some riders enjoy the uphill efforts or 'push-ups' to the beginning of a trail that usually comes with mountain biking, but if you want to get as many runs as possible out of the day, then an uplift service is worth it. Uplift service is usually run by a bike park or contracted by them to give riders and their bikes a lift to the top of the trails, so you can then spend all your energy on the downhills.
The mountain bike trails in Wales tend to be set on some pretty big mountains, so uplift service is a must. Here are five great bike parks and centres in Wales with a smooth uplift operation.
1. Dyfi Bike Park, Esgair Forest, Snowdonia
50 jumps on one trail? Yes please!
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Dan Atherton's latest creation is built in the heart of Snowdonia in the Dyfi Forest – hence the name Dyfi Bike Park. The 650 acre bike park is the definition of 'big mountain riding', with four black-graded tracks handcrafted by Dan himself. If you've ever seen the Red Bull Hardline track in action – also built by Dan – then you know you're in for a thrill-ride.
Want to go full send? Try the 50 Hits trail, with fast rollers and fly-offs leading to a stream of massive jumps. Feeling confident? Then the Slab track with huge corners, steep chutes and rock rollers could be the one for you. The Original DH and Race Line tracks offer more traditional downhill lines, with plenty of big features to keep the heart rate up.
Uplift is available on weekends, starting at £36, and you can book on www.dyfibikepark.co.uk
2. Bike Park Wales, South Wales valleys
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Tahnee Seagrave, Andreu Lacondeguy and Loic Bruni ride Bike Park Wales
Tahnee Seagrave, Andreu Lacondeguy and Loic Bruni ride Bike Park Wales #Rideityourway
BikePark Wales runs one of the most efficient uplift services in the UK, with a full session aiming to give you 10+ downhill runs in a day. Once you’re up, BikePark Wales has something on offer for all abilities, with trails ranging from a gentle green right up to technical blacks and even three pro lines. Uplifts are usually booked well in advance, so you have to be quick to snag a place.
Uplift service is available all week, with prices starting from £36 depending on the day/holidays. Book at www.bikeparkwales.com
3. Antur Stiniog, Snowdonia
Rob Warner rides at Antur Stiniog
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If you want a jam-packed day of uplift service, then look no further than Antur Stiniog. Their uplift team aims to get you up the mountain for up to 20 runs in just one day! With a mix of challenging red trails and advanced blacks, you have plenty of options for your descent. Get there for first runs at 10am and you'll get to experience it all.
A full day pass Monday-Thursday is £33 and £36 on weekends. Pre-book uplift service at www.anturstiniog.com
4. Revolution Bike Park, Llangynog, Mid Wales
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50/01 jump line opened in May at Revo
Revolution Bike Park has finally unveiled their 50/01 jump track in collaboration with the 50:01 guys. Big jumps, huge gaps and massive air time, this track isn't for the fainthearted.
Revolution Bike Park is one of the biggest privately owned and run bike parks in the UK with a whopping 120 acres of forest and quarry area to play with. It is home to some of the steepest and most technical descents in the country, and therefore, has become the training ground of some of the world’s best downhill riders, including Revolution local, Tahnée Seagrave. The 10 trails range from advanced red to purple pro lines, one of which was designed and built by Josh Bryceland's 50:01 crew.
Their efficient uplift service runs Thursday-Sunday starting from £36 per rider. Book at www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk
5. Black Mountains Cycle Centre
Keep sessioning to learn new tricks
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The Black Mountains Cycle Centre is probably one of the best MTB centres in the UK for all mountain bikers – from families to hardcore pinners. With five intermediate, four advanced and six expert trails, there's plenty of choice for every level of rider. The centre is open every day so you can get your downhill fix when you want!
A full day pass Monday-Thursday is £34 and £40 on weekends. For those who want to get their stoke on after work on a Thursday, you can get a special evening pass for £20. Pre-book uplift service at www.blackmountainscyclecentre.com
