The 7mesh Ashlu Merino Jersey is a really versatile short-sleeved summer top that copes fantastically with 28˚C rides without overheating, yet stays warm when temperatures plummet and the rain arrives. The five pockets carry huge amounts comfortably, it’s really well made and it’s perfect for long or multiday rides. There’s no denying that price makes … Read more
This is the Kinesis Rise, an electric 29er trail hardtail from the UK-based Kinesis. Powered by a Fazua motor, it’s one of the new breed of lightweight e-mountain bikes – born from the British love of a good hardtail, will we love a hard hitting e-hardtail? Specialized launches new Turbo Levo SL, a lightweight but less powerful … Read more
Spotted on the US Giant website yesterday was a new and reincarnated Trance X. 2021 see’s this bike as a short travel trail ripper with aggressive geometry, decent specs for hard riding and low prices too. The best mountain bikes you can buy for under £1,500 – full sus and hardtails Best mountain bikes for under £3,000 … Read more
The Giro Ventana Fastlace is a clipless offroad shoe that works excellently whether you’re a gravel rider or a light trail smasher. While it makes for a comfortable, cool summer choice that’s easy to get on and off, the tread isn’t grippy enough for the mixed conditions of the equally mixed UK weather. Shimano 2019 ME7 … Read more
The Schwalbe Rock Razor SnakeSkin ADDIX Speedgrip is a semi-slick, rear-specific tyre designed for fast rolling while offering a ton of grip. It’s light, surprisingly tough and usefully supportive, but the shoulder knobs are brittle and may not last long. Teravail Kennebec 27.5×2.8″ Durable tyre review Hutchinson Skeleton Racing Lab 29×2.3″ tyre review The best (and … Read more
The Merida One-Forty 600 is an entry-level, mid-travel 27.5″ trail bike from the company’s extensive full suspension bike range. It gets the same suspension linkage as the long travel bikes for a bottomless feel, but it’s coupled with dated geometry – and an undergunned fork that lets the bike down. Best mountain bikes for under £3,000 … Read more
The Chiru MIPS from Lazer is a budget-friendly trail lid that brings the rotational impact protection of MIPS down to an accessible price. It’s as impressively comfortable as it is breezy, but its looks might not be to everyone’s taste. Bontrager Blaze WaveCel mountain bike helmet review The best helmets you can buy for under … Read more
The pump track at Llandegla is situated at the upper carpark and near the freeride trail. It’s got a couple of loops – you can jump into the second if you get your timing right – and it’s a good spot to finish off or warm-up at.
The skills area is easily reached from the visitor centre and offers a number of different lines and features for you to practise on, with jumps, berms and other sections to play on. It’s easily lapped and makes for a fun warm-up before heading out onto the blue and red trails.
The freeride trail winds down from the upper car park to the visitor centre, taking in some decent sized tabletops, doubles and other features on the way down. There are green and blue graded features, so it’s possible to bypass anything that you’re not comfortable with.
