When did you last get on your bike?
Have you been on a bike since you left school? Do you remember the freedom and sense of adventure riding a bike can give you? A while ago, I took a friend out for a ride at Haldon Forest Park, near Exeter. She hadn't been on a bike since she was at university, and wanted to get a bit fitter and lose some weight. Haldon is a great place to get back on a bike after a long absence. The trails are purpose made. They are graded by difficulty, so you shouldn't find yourself faced w
Visualise your way to being a better mountain biker using a top tip from Danny Macaskill
Visualising success is something many athletes do to enhance their performance. They visualise a previous best performance, a training sessi
Cycling: a great way to improve your mood
It was chucking it down with rain all morning, and I had that cooped up feeling, so when it stopped and the sky seemed a little bit brighter I grabbed the opportunity to get out on my bike for a quick spin. Thanks to a broken wrist at the end of last year this is only the third bike ride I've had this year and it felt fantastic to be out. As I rode down the back lane two buzzards circled overhead, crying out to each other. As I rounded a corner I got my first view of the sun
Transport secretary doesn't count cyclists as road users
I'm used to politicians saying things that I think are bonkers, but I was more startled than normal last week to hear Chris Grayling, the transport secretary no less, say that cyclists do not count as road users. This is despite the status of "bicycles, tricycles, velocipedes" being recognised as road users in the 1888 Local Government Act. Given that many people are already too scared to cycle, a transport secretary this ignorant is not going to make it better. I've never qu
Welcome to Bike Guide Devon!
We are here to help you find the best biking in East Devon and beyond, whatever your experience. From swooping singletrack to quiet country lanes we can design a ride just for you, whether you're a mountain biker or a roadie. All our rides come with stunning views and delicious food stops. You can go bespoke, or join a group. We also offer skills sessions, special weekends and women's-only rides. Guiding starts from 1 April 2017, but please contact us now to plan your ride, b
