Why have women-only mountain bike rides and weekends?
Isn't it a bit sexist to have women only rides I hear you ask. Surely we're all equal now and we don't need any of that nonsense? Well I disagree. As someone who's been mountain biking for over 20 years I've spent plenty of time in the minority. Last year my husband and I went on a mountain biking holiday in Spain. There were 24 riders there during the week we stayed - and I was the only woman. I used to do Polaris Challenge endurance events. It's the only place I've ever bee
New dates for guided group rides and weekends now available
I'm pleased to announce that dates for guided group rides and weekends are now on our website. Guided rides We aim to offer three guided group rides a month; one in the evening, one at a weekend and one on a weekday. They will either be on the hills around Sidmouth or on Woodbury Common (or both). Some of them will be women only, and all will specify a skill and fitness level. Hopefully everyone will find something that works for them. See guided ride dates here. I am also ha
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
Why you don't have to be an adrenaline junkie to enjoy mountain biking
When mountain biking is mentioned in the media, it's normally accompanied by a picture of someone (usually a man) going down a near vertical slope or jumping off an impossible cliff. Rather like the picture above in fact. There will be full face helmets and knee and elbow pads. Everything shrieks danger. But it doesn't have to be like that. Bike Guide Devon is here for people who want to go for a bike ride but would rather not be bothered by cars. If you can ride a bike for a
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
