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- Type: Purpose Built Centre
- Grades: Green,Blue,Red,Black,Pro,All Abilities,Accesible
- Riding: Downhill,Cross Country,Bike Park,Pump Track,Skills Area
- Facilities: Toilets,Visitors Centre,Cafe,Bike Wash,Bike Hire,Bike Shop,Uplift,Classroom,Workshop,Car Park,eBike Charging
- Distance(s): Under 5km, 5 -10km
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- Country: Wales
- County: South Wales Valleys
- Website: BikePark Wales
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Dave Anthony:
HQ is still amazing!
I feel very lucky to have moved down to Wales and am close enough to qualify for locals' discount! It is a great place for all abilities to ride... And the trails are progressive: anyone could ride Sixtapod (blue), but few can ride it fast!
I recommend anyone with a bike (or not... You can hirer some quality bikes for reasonable charges) to get down to BPW and give it a go... If you are really trying, you can get over 10 runs in a day, but I'm usually happy with 3 or 4 runs!
We are spoilt for options in South Wales, but I struggle to justify to myself going anyway else!
BPW is the HQ for Aberdare MTB too, which is great bunch of nutters to ride with... There is a fair chance you'll see someone from Aberdare MTB if you come!
What do you like?
Great all weather trails, great Cafe, friendly and helpful mechanics, good bike wash, banter with uplift drivers!
What could be improved?
Pay as you go queue can take ages if the uplift is at capacity and car park gets full early on weekends.
Would you recommend?
Yes
Date written:
31/12/2016 - almost 9 years agoWas this review helpful to you?
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^Rich Coomber:
Why so grippious?
Youve got to go here. No matter how long the drive is, just go. The staff are fantastic (uplift drivers in particular deserve all the beer that I hope they get). Make sure to speak to them and ask what they recommend. Most people that work there know the trails well and can stop you going down something above your ability, or just not what youre looking for.
Get there early. Youve got toget the runs in to appreciate the bikepark. Explore the various ways down, and take in some of the longer runs that take time.
Cycle up! The uplift is great, but so is the ride up. Its actually pretty easy and very beautiful. You can also ride back up from the half way fire road, which cuts out the harder bit of the climb. If youre into your enduro this is really the perfect practise for you!
Highly recommended.
What do you like?
Arhhhhh yeahhhhhhh! So much shred! So much fun! You just cant not have a wicked day at bikepark wales. Awesome trails with loads of techy features to test and develop skills.
What could be improved?
Its all a bit 'samey' and id personally like loads more variety in terms of natural/muddy trails that dont ride well all year.
I also dont like the fact that I can pin pretty much everything I hit at any speed, knowing itll hold. This happens because the gravel they use is so grippy that when you hit a berm, the earth shifts off it's axis a bit, rather than you washing out. For this, id prefer just 1-2 more trails that arent really managed. Some stuff that is purposefully 'trimmed' but not smoothed out like the rest of the bike park.
Would you recommend?
Yes
Date written:
31/12/2016 - almost 9 years agoWas this review helpful to you?
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^Steve Curran:
Adrenalin Junky
Forget the theme parks, this now my new fix for excitement. I'm 56 and felt like a kid again wish I had this in my day. Well done Bike Park Wales you've brought back the kid in me
What do you like?
Wide variety in trails for all abilities.
Friendly staff. Great attitudes from bus drivers. 1stvclass facilities
What could be improved?
Trying to think. Nope!
Would you recommend?
Yes
Date written:
31/12/2016 - almost 9 years agoWas this review helpful to you?
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^Paul Tennant:
Like a theme park for bikes
Best day out you'll have on a bike. Take some big TUBELESS tyres, pads are a must too. The place is simply brilliant.
What do you like?
Trails are great, could ride the Blue's all day. Red's are there for a bit of an extra challenge. Staff are enthusiastic, some great characters on the uplift crew. Cafe is good, service good even when busy. Checking in is easy, again even when busy.
What could be improved?
Could do with some better (bigger) changing facilities. Some folk have driven for hours, would be great to grab a shower or even just get cleaned up before jumping back in the car.
I'm struggling to think if anything to be honest. !
Would you recommend?
Yes
Date written:
31/12/2016 - almost 9 years agoWas this review helpful to you?
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^Roger Jenkinson :
Always a Good Day
Never had a bad days riding at BPW, despite the inevitable Welsh weather. Staff are always friendly and helpful, the trails are fantastic and we'll maintained and when I attended a mornings jump tuition course I received sound training from an attentive instructor.
Looking forward to many more visits!
What do you like?
Great trails, friendly staff and good facilities.
What could be improved?
None
Would you recommend?
Yes
Date written:
31/12/2016 - almost 9 years agoWas this review helpful to you?
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^Jack Whyman:
BPW FTW!
BPW is my favourite place to ride! Great trails, great food, great staff and all round a trip you'll remember, every single time.
What do you like?
BPW is my favourite place to ride! Great trails, great food, great staff and all round a trip you'll remember, every single time.
What could be improved?
Not applicable!
Would you recommend?
Yes
Date written:
30/12/2016 - almost 9 years agoWas this review helpful to you?
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