BikePark Wales

Trailmade:

Bikepark wales is probably my new favourite day of riding to date. Sadly due to the time we arrived we didn't get to try all the runs but the ones we did were excellent. So much flow, tons of berms and just so much fun. We didn't have uplift passes but you're pretty much guaranteed a ride on every one except the one straight after lunch. Everyone says to start with green but i really wouldn't bother. Norkle which you ride the bottom of to the uplift is a good taster of what you will find on the blue. The cafe here is brilliant but sadly we didn't get to try the burgers as they weren't on sale until 6pm. There is a good travelodge you can stay in about 30 seconds away, with a tasty chinese buffet for after the long day of sitting on an uplift.... Bikepark wales really is a must do for everyone

Excellent trails, spot on uplift, perfect facilities

Ollie:

Great centre, only thing that spoils it is the abundance of Orange 5's :-)

Top café / shop set-up Awesome progressive trails Fast, floaty blues Steeper, technical reds Damn hard and rocky blacks! Even the XC route isn't too tough to the top, the push up is even easier. The trail centre that has it all, if it had a chairlift I'd move in.

Juggmeister:

This place is amazing. Plenty of variety in difficulty with trails for everyone. Absolutely loved it.

Awesome trails. Great facilities. Quick uplift turnaround.

StupidMonkeyKev:

I called in on my way back from Devon on a week day. Its was quiet but the uplift was full. I managed to ride up (about 30mins) and do 6 runs down and then was too knackered to ride up again. I did once from each of the 5 start points (2 black, 1 red and 2 blue) and did the major line choice each time - on the 6th run I went down the blue with a big red option and took that. I didnt do everything, there are more extra lines I could have tried but did most of it. However it is expanding all the time so should also be fresh stuff to try. Good showers afterwards, good parking.

Lots of variety and some line choice. Natural feel especially on the blacks. Ride up isnt too bad

AberdareMTB:

BikePark Wales is a jewel in the Valleys, we helped construst many of the trails so maybe a bit biased bit there is a lot of variety here, I you are a beginner or hard core rider there is plenty to keep you entertained. The Trail centre is superb, great shop and cafe lots of choice and the staff are very friendly and helpful when required. More trails are planned which we will assist in contructing in due course. Yes BDC is being held here next year which is fantatic news This BikePark is going to get better and better so keep and eye on it. Follow us on Twitter @AberdareMTBclub

stumpy_dan:

BikePark Wales is truly an amazing centre. I started on the Blues and they are fast, flowing, confidence building and it's hard not to take air. There is a definite Rowan Sorrell site and some of it is reminiscent of the Verderers in the Forest of Dean (in a good way mind) although don't confuse a Blue downhill with a Blue XC trail as it's a step up on a Downhill. The reds which are rockier, steepier, with drops and generally more technical and gnarlier. All still absolutely fine on an All Mountain bike. The black is more extreme and really rocky but tons of fun. The neat thing is you can mix and match. So start on a blue and add a red section option on the way down or do a whole red run end to end. The best bit is the runs are a mile plus so they feel long and great value and that means maximum fun. I did get quite a bit of arm pump but you get a lot of DH riding in for each uplift. Be nice though if the uplift ran a bit faster but all in all the facilities are really good and the staff really friendly. The cafe is top notch biker grub and the Bike Shop well stocked. Bike Wash does what it says on the tin and the trails rock. I've also on one occasion done the ride uphill and the XC trail up is a lovely trail and well worth doing. It ends at the top with the DH runs so you can choose whatever is your fancy to descend. It's also not that far from the Black Mountain Cycle Centre which have combined in the same weekend. I'm hooked and on my 4th trip already.

-Flowing and progressive -Lots of choice and long runs -Great facilities and vibe