Fundamentals of Mountain Biking Ride -MinorTaur (Blue)

**** This Breeze bike ride is a beginners mountain bike ride, brought to you by qualified Fundamentals of Mountain Bike Leaders. To deliver rides as per the remit of the Fundamentals of MTB Award, we also hold a valid 2 day outdoor first aid certificate. ****

Join us for a morning in the forest riding the Blue MinorTaur trail. Although this is intended as a beginners MTB ride and you don't need any technical skills to ride it, there will be sections of single track and some short climbs - so some experience on a mountain bike will help. There will be chances to stop along the way for a breather and to take photos.

For more detail on the MinorTaur:
"If you are already confident on a bike then the MinorTaur offers the perfect introduction to mountain biking. Graded blue the trail offers a reasonably flat and wide (no narrower than around 1.5m). You'll find a little climbing and descending, some fun berms and bumps but no major climbs or descents."
https://www.beicsbrenin.co.uk/minor-taur/ Ride length 7.5miles, elevation 265m.

**If you have any medical conditions, allergies, need to take medication etc please notify the ride leader on arrival.*

>>>>>WHAT TO BRING<<<<<
- A bike suitable for riding off road. Ideally you want a MTB or a hybrid with some suspension and off-road tyres. E-Bikes are welcome, but please keep in mind you will need to ride at the pace of those using conventional pedal power. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR BIKE IS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

- A helmet is compulsory for this ride

- Full fingered gloves. They usually have a good selection for sale in the shop at CyB if you don't have any

- Suitable footwear eg. trainers (no open-toed shoes/ sandals)

- You may want to consider some eye protection - sunglasses would be fine

- Suitable clothes. Something that you will feel comfortable in - but no baggy trousers or clothes that could get caught or snagged. Eg. tracksuit bottoms would work well, layers are good. Consider the weather (a waterproof coat is a good idea).

-A small rucksack is useful

- A drink and any snacks for the ride (you'll find the miles more strenuous than the same road miles - so its worth having something to eat before the ride to keep you going)

- Any necessary medication (Epi pens, asthma inhalers etc)

- A spare inner tube suitable for your tyres

British Cycling Letsride booking Ts&Cs .
https://www.letsride.co.uk/terms

This route is mostly traffic free on forestry path and single track.

We will stop for a quick snack and some water about half way round. Unfortunately the cafe at Coed Y Brenin has now closed so please bring your own refreshments as required.

We never leave anyone behind