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Welcome to Brighton mtb – less of a club, more of a group of men & women, who just like getting out on our mountain bikes.
We live around Brighton but we ride all over Sussex, Kent & Surrey and occasionally further afield. We welcome other competent riders who are up for having a good time on their bikes, sharing routes and having fun. Everyone in Brighton mtb rides solo and with other local groups too; we are not exclusive in any way but you do need to know how to ride an mtb off-road.
What to Expect
This is always a tricky one but for riders new to the group it’s often the most important question. We’ve all been there when joining a group ride; “will I hold everyone up and be miles behind?”, “will I panic at any technical challenge?” or “will these old duffers just slow me down?”.
- We are NOT XC or downhill racers
- We are NOT all superfit youngsters.
- We CAN ride mountain bikes across all terrain – including technical singletrack and we like to spend 3-5 hours in the saddle, although each ride is obviously different.
- We like to have a go at most obstacles on the trails.
- Our rides aim to use winding technical singletrack.
- Fireroads and wide bridleways are not our ideal terrain and are used to link more ‘fun’ stuff.
- Steep drops, bomb-holes, drop-offs, jumps to about 2ft high and northshore may be found on our rides but we will always advise an alternative line and one of us will usually be on it!
Still not sure?
If you are happy riding countryside family trails or flat disused railway lines; or, are looking for a race or dangerous challenge then we are not for you. We are somewhere between the two!
We always ensure that everyone gets a chance to delve into their CamelBak for a drink and snack whilst catching breath or doing trailside bike surgery – fave foods range from cheese and mustard sandwiches to Tangfastics and everything inbetween – bring your own personal favourites.
It goes without saying you need to be over 18, be riding a bike suitable for the terrain, be wearing a helmet & gloves and bring along your sense of humour. You are responsible for your own safety. No-one will be goaded into attempting anything that they are not comfortable with or that is outside of their skill level. No-one ever gets left behind. Our objective is simple; having fun riding bikes. If you are looking to race or ride aggresively then you may be in the wrong place.
Take a look at our pictures & videos (links on the RHS of this page to Vimeo & Picasa) - get in touch or just come along. We’d be glad to see you on the trails.
