Trail Hub The Podcast

In this episode we go in depth and talk about an incredible holiday in which you can get involved with! The French Alps Tour is all about exploring quiet, low key bike parks with all the bells and whistles included. Great for all skill levels, and all you need to do is get yourself to the airport/resort and we’ll take care of the rest! Ride 4 bike parks across 6 days of riding, 99% of which is chairlift assisted with little to NO queues! Explore bike parks such as; La Plagne, Les Arcs, Tignes, Val d' Isere, 3 Valleys and La Thuile! As a group you can decide where you want to ride and we make it happen! Expect single track and quiet bike park trails in abundance, great food, 3* chalet accommodation + shuttles for you and your bike included! Get in touch if you'd like to secure your space. For Inquiries - Email, mtbtrailhub@gmail.com - WhatsApp or Call, 07527018683 See full details here - https://mtbtrailhub.com/french-alps-holiday/ Support the showemail - mtbtrailhub@gmail.com

Are you planning a trip to the French Alps to ride bikes? If the answer is yes and you are doing it for one of the first times then you may wonder which is the best and most cost effective way to commute you and your bike to resort. We jump on the line with Charlie from Will-I-Ski? who has made this journey numerous times to talk about your options. Charlie helps run our French Alps Tour and he's a keen lover of two wheels. If you have any questions about this feel free to shoot me and email through the address below. Visit www.mtbtrailhub.com for more useful tips, guides and info to help you discover trails. Support the show email - mtbtrailhub@gmail.com

Here's 9 things I wish I'd known before flying with my mountain bike! - Leave yourself plenty of time to check in. It can be stressful. Be prepared to be searched. - Take a spare roll of tape - Choose your box, cardboard, zip or solid. - Use your pads as padding for the bike. - Pack helmets and shoes in hand luggage. - Check size allowance for boxes(some don’t forget through conveyer) - Pedal removal - Gas canisters small ok, large not. - Don’t overpack the box, it will be too heavy. - Loosen everything on the bike. Put your axle through for strength. If you're interested in joining me on our Tweed Valley, Megavalanche or French Alps holiday Send a quick Inquiry here - https://mtbtrailhub.com/contact/ Here's the link to the chain reaction bag mentioned - https://tidd.ly/3LqODzv I hope that helps you pack your mountain bike for air travel, Have an awesome holiday! Join us on a Trail Hub Trip? Holiday Info here - http://mtbtrailhub.com/mountain-bike-holidays/ Support the showemail - mtbtrailhub@gmail.com

You send in your questions and I do my best to answer them! Welcome to the very first episode of 'Progession Session'! In this episode we talk about putting together the best MTB European road trip of all time, Fondues and Bike Parks close to Morzine for any one looking to escape the queues during peak season. Lot's of bike park chat about Morzine, Schladming, La Plagne and beyond! Please send in you questions to mtbtrailhub@gmail.com and i will do my best to give you answers in next fridays episode! Videos you might find handy after listening - Leogang - https://youtu.be/k10HrWiwWp8 Saalbach - https://youtu.be/rs1zD6vOM90 Schladming - https://youtu.be/lq0whcZ7RFA Morzine Holiday Tips - https://youtu.be/TQH8WMLdZE0 Tignes Bike Park - https://youtu.be/BAmV8CJCvw8 For more info you can also visit my website - www.mtbtrailhub.com All the best, catch up soon. Jamie Support the show email - mtbtrailhub@gmail.com

Email me you questions @ mtbtrailhub@gmail.com and I will be answering them on next Fridays podcast! Chat soon, Jamie www.mtbtrailhub.com Support the show email - mtbtrailhub@gmail.com

Expect to have all your Megavanlanche questions answered in this podcast as i pass on as many practical tips as i can to help you prepare for the event yourselves. This is part of my ultimate guide to racing the Megavalanche! The race itself has been classed as the longest downhill race in the world. For the planning to take it on expect chaos with some stories to tell the grandkids! The Megavalanche begins up at Pic Blanc at 3300mts and drops 2600mts to Vaujany across a 22 mile trail. The Megavalanche is based in Alp D' Huez, the town gets taken over by riders from around the world for a week of hard riding, racing and good times! Watch my guide to Megavalanche Youtube playlist here; https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx... Read our Megavalanche Guide Here - https://mtbtrailhub.com/mtb-trails/megavalanche-guide/ If you're looking to race the Megavalanche, Then why not join me for your trip? We have everything covered so you can focus on just having a blast! Trip info here - https://mtbtrailhub.com/megavalanche/ Support the show email - mtbtrailhub@gmail.com

Here are 8 tips that can help you build confidence on steep trails! Riding steep trails is a roller coaster of emotions! each trail can have you scared for your life and also loving it at the same time. Stay calm, look way ahead and keep practising! See you on the podium! haha Check out our videos trail guides aimed at helping you discover new areas and prepare for trips. Here's a few videos from the library featuring steep trails; Revolution BP - https://youtu.be/OCwemA2mnoU Morzine - https://youtu.be/w9vfgPnMxi4 Golfie - https://youtu.be/Jq6ySAmt6ro Les Arcs - https://youtu.be/BdJmRuxXZYY If you'd like to join us on a Trail Hub Trip click the link for more Info here - http://mtbtrailhub.com/mountain-bike-... Mtb Trail Hub Helps You Discover New Trails and Plan Your Next Trip! Check out the links below for more Trail Hub content! Youtube Subscribe Button - http://bit.ly/mtbtrailhub-subscribe Website - http://www.mtbtrailhub.com Podcast - http://bit.ly/Mtbtrailhub-podcast Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/mtb_trail_hub/ Facebook - http://bit.ly/MtbTrailHub-Facebook Support the show email - mtbtrailhub@gmail.com

The Tweed Valley trail network is made up of 3 main riding areas . In this podcast we chat a bit about each venue and through in a few tips for anyone thinking of making a trip! The Golfie rewards big climbs with big descents. Home to dozens of incredible hand built enduro trails that will keep you on your toes all day. It’s pure enduro heaven! Glentress is the premiere Scottish trail centre and has over 20km of graded trails. It’s also home to a network of off piste trails, several of which were part of the 2014 EWS series. Home to the Adrenalin Uplift service, Innerleithen has 15km of purpose built DH trails, as well as a huge range of hand built enduro loveliness ranging from mellow to insane! We have launched 'Trail Hub Trips' which gives you a chance to join us for some awesome riding. Find out more info about the Tweed Valley Long Weekender here - http://mtbtrailhub.com/tweed-valley/ Support the show email - mtbtrailhub@gmail.com

We talk with Mtb Beds Co- owner Ben Richards about the Morzine holiday experience they provide. Find out whats on offer as well as Bens tips for when to visit and what to ride! Check out the Trail Hub PDS Trail Check video Series here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxxTdK9TFSga56veKbm3wQfK59U89KAR1 Find out more info and Book your holiday here - https://www.mtbbeds.com Save 5% by using code 'Mtbtrailhub' Support the showemail - mtbtrailhub@gmail.com

Here's a few tips to help you progress onto bigger mtb jump features. Podcast breakdown breakdown; - Bike Set up - Wear protection - Dial in your technique - Start small - Build confidence - Speak/watch other senders to help gauge speed and pop - Send it! Links to other tech tips videos; - Jump progression - https://youtu.be/nYpKCqF5OHs - Banked Corners - https://youtu.be/U6125B4hlb8 - Flat Corners - https://youtu.be/XvYTenHPio4 Mtb Trail Hub Helps You Discover New Trails and Plan Your Next Trip! Check out the links below for more Trail Hub content! Youtube Subscribe Button - http://bit.ly/mtbtrailhub-subscribe Website - http://www.mtbtrailhub.com Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/mtb_trail_hub/ Facebook - http://bit.ly/MtbTrailHub-Facebook Support the show email - mtbtrailhub@gmail.com

Flat corners are hard, Try adding these 4 tips to your riding skills to help you go faster! 1. Look beyond your front tyre so you can read the trails ahead 2. Approach in the attack position so you can absorb impacts and move across the bike easier. 3. Do your braking before you enter the corner to keep the bike working freely around the turn. 4. Keep your outside foot down and lean the bike over, Keep your body over the bike. This helps plant the bike into the ground. *Tip* Each time you ride try and focus on 1 or 2 elements above to avoid confusion. Good luck with it and keep practising, Once you have learned how to corner a mountain bike then the rest is easy! Check out the Ride Southern Spain Trails - https://youtu.be/wIklfRmUIPs Visit The website here -https://www.ridesouthernspain.com Special thanks to Marin Bikes for use of the Mount Vision 9 - http://bit.ly/Marin-Mount-Vision Mtb Trail Hub Helps You Discover New Trails and Plan Your Next Trip! Check out the links below for more Trail Hub content! Website - http://www.mtbtrailhub.com Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/mtb_trail_hub/ Facebook - http://bit.ly/MtbTrailHub-Facebook Thanks for Listening everyone! #Letthegoodtimesroll #Mtbtrailhub Support the show email - mtbtrailhub@gmail.com

A ridden and rated review of the Marin Alpine Trail 8, I had this bike for 7 days and put this bike through its paces. I rode a selection of different styles of trail from the big jumps at Revolution bike park to the pedal loop at Sherwood Pines. A great allrounder bike which is really at home on bike park trails. The Great Northern tour Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxxTdK9TFSgb9NpA-g7VRDlDSsiCPhzg4 Check out the Marin Alpine Trail - https://www.marinbikes.com/gb/bikes/family/20-alpine-trail Mtb Trail Hub Helps You Discover New Trails and Plan Your Next Trip! Check out the links below for more Trail Hub content! Website - http://www.mtbtrailhub.com Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/mtb_trail_hub/ Facebook - http://bit.ly/MtbTrailHub-Facebook Thanks for Listening everyone! #Letthegoodtimesroll #Mtbtrailhub Support the show email - mtbtrailhub@gmail.com

Llandegla was a little underwhelming after riding so many other great bike parks during the week. But don't take my word for it, Check out the video and make your own decision before visiting yourself. The facilities at this trail centre are incredible with an amazing cafe and bike shop. Not to mention the pure beauty of North Wales and the forest itself. But i'm afraid thats where the compliments end from me as the trails failed to deliver anything technical what so ever, with a general lack of flow and maintenance. Don't get me wrong, Any day on the bike is a good day but i just struggled to get excited whilst riding these trails. If you're looking for a cardio workout or you're new to mountain biking then Llandegla is well worth a look. But if you're an experienced rider looking for a challenge then you might want to give this one a swerve. The trails on offer are a Blue,Red and Black routes with a Skills area to warm up on or session to improve skills which is quite fun, This can be found next to the car park. If you're interested in finding other nearby trails then be sure to check out the playlist below. The Great Northern tour Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxxTdK9TFSgb9NpA-g7VRDlDSsiCPhzg4 Check out the Marin Alpine Trail - https://www.marinbikes.com/gb/bikes/family/20-alpine-trail Mtb Trail Hub Helps You Discover New Trails and Plan Your Next Trip! Check out the links below for more Trail Hub content! Website - http://www.mtbtrailhub.com Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/mtb_trail_hub/ Facebook - http://bit.ly/MtbTrailHub-Facebook Thanks for Listening everyone! #Letthegoodtimesroll #Mtbtrailhub Support the show email - mtbtrailhub@gmail.com

Revolution Bike Park is home to the legendary 'Vision line'! We talk through some of the best features and trails of Revs! This place truly is home to some of the the best in the UK! It's not all about the huge jumps as you will see this place has it's fair share of steep and flowing tech! The free ride line is a crowd favourite taking the 'trail of the year' in 2018. This is a great one to warm up on and it has multiple jump options top to bottom for all abilities! We also check out some crazy tech lines on 'Colins corners' and the 'Ghetto' ! I can't swear by this bike park enough, If you haven't been before then what are you waiting for!!! Campsite info - https://www.tyisafbala.co.uk The Great Northern tour Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxxTdK9TFSgb9NpA-g7VRDlDSsiCPhzg4 Check out the Marin Alpine Trail - https://www.marinbikes.com/gb/bikes/family/20-alpine-trail Mtb Trail Hub Helps You Discover New Trails and Plan Your Next Trip! Check out the links below for more Trail Hub content! Website - http://www.mtbtrailhub.com Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/mtb_trail_hub/ Facebook - http://bit.ly/MtbTrailHub-Facebook Thanks for Listening everyone! #Letthegoodtimesroll #Mtbtrailhub Support the showemail - mtbtrailhub@gmail.com

Danny Harts Decend Bike Park delivered the goods! I went for a spin and took a look at a few sections, Theres a few tips in there too which could be handy if you're planning a ride there someday. The decent bike park is part of the Hamsterley forest but not to be confused with the trail centre nearby. This place is in true Danny style with big jumps and steep tech downhill trails. It's not a huge hill but you get some decent 2+ minutes runs in. Be sure to use the uplift which only runs at weekends, the push up is SAVAGE! The Great Northern tour Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxxTdK9TFSgb9NpA-g7VRDlDSsiCPhzg4 Check out the Marin Alpine Trail - https://www.marinbikes.com/gb/bikes/family/20-alpine-trail Mtb Trail Hub Helps You Discover New Trails and Plan Your Next Trip! Check out the links below for more Trail Hub content! Website - http://www.mtbtrailhub.com Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/mtb_trail_hub/ Facebook - http://bit.ly/MtbTrailHub-Facebook Thanks for Listening everyone! #Letthegoodtimesroll #Mtbtrailhub Support the showemail - mtbtrailhub@gmail.com

Here's an overview of the Dalby Forest trail centre, With some info and insights to help you plan your ride! The red trail is a huge ride when combined with the black and it comes in at about 25 miles. The red is fairly mellow with a great flow and some leg burning climbs. The black world cup track was my favourite part which has some steep climbs and more technical riding(Medusas Drop) The Black XC is a loop which you can add onto the red to extend the ride. Overall great trail centre with a few dull sections but you soon forget about those when you get to some amazing single track and fun flowing trail. A Great day out for riders who are bike fit or want to build on that. For nearby accommodation i would highly recommend the Yorkshire cycle hub which is an amazing facility for riders which loads of great riding on its doorstep. Dalby Youtube video - https://youtu.be/Mnj27cxazvw Yorkshire Cycle Hub info - http://mtbtrailhub.com/mtb-trails/yorkshire-cycle-hub/ Mtb Trail Hub Helps You Discover New Trails and Plan Your Next Trip! Check out the links below for more Trail Hub content! Website - http://www.mtbtrailhub.com Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/mtb_trail_hub/ Facebook - http://bit.ly/MtbTrailHub-Facebook Thanks for Listening everyone! #Letthegoodtimesroll #Mtbtrailhub Support the show email - mtbtrailhub@gmail.com

10 questions about your struggles with jumping, Answered! We cover everything from building up confidence, Technique and over coming fears when hitting a new feature for the first time as well as loads more. I asked you all through Facebook and Instagram any questions you have about jumping and this is what you asked. I have done my best to answer these to my ability and hopefully you can pick up a few jumping tips to improve your skills. Mtb Trail Hub Helps You Discover New Trails and Plan Your Next Trip! Check out the links below for more Trail Hub content! Website - http://www.mtbtrailhub.com Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/mtb_trail_hub/ Facebook - http://bit.ly/MtbTrailHub-Facebook Thanks for Listening everyone! #Letthegoodtimesroll #Mtbtrailhub Support the show email - mtbtrailhub@gmail.com

Leeds urban bike park is not for everyone but is it somewhere you should have on your bucket list? Lots going on here from Pump tracks, Big Jumps, tabletops and a mini xc loop with some fun features! Awesome place for us to progress skills with riding for all levels but mainly aimed at intermediate/begginer. Leeds bike park is awesome for a quick blast but you could happily spend all day here too. It's a completely man made centre. If you're looking for a natural big mountain ride then look elsewhere, but if you want to play around on the bikes and practise jumps then this is the one! It has an site cafe and bike shop too. Youtube video -The Great Northern Tour playlist -https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxxTdK9TFSgb9NpA-g7VRDlDSsiCPhzg4 Mtb Trail Hub Helps You Discover New Trails and Plan Your Next Trip! Check out the links below for more Trail Hub content! Website - http://www.mtbtrailhub.com Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/mtb_trail_hub/ Facebook - http://bit.ly/MtbTrailHub-Facebook Thanks for Listening everyone! #Letthegoodtimesroll #Mtbtrailhub Support the show email - mtbtrailhub@gmail.com

Here's what a day of mountain biking at the Yorkshire cycle hub can look like! The North York Moors is well known for its hiking and biking with some amazing natural trails. The Yorkshire cycle hub is an amazing facility offering their own trail, accommodation ,cafe and Bike shop! It's such an incredible facility which is well placed to ride not only the local rides but also nearby trail centres Dalby forest, Sutton Bank and Guisborough Woods. The Great Northern tour Playlist -https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxxTdK9TFSgb9NpA-g7VRDlDSsiCPhzg4 The Yorkshire Cycle Hub info - http://mtbtrailhub.com/mtb-trails/yorkshire-cycle-hub/ Mtb Trail Hub Helps You Discover New Trails and Plan Your Next Trip! Check out the links below for more Trail Hub content! Website - http://www.mtbtrailhub.com Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/mtb_trail_hub/ Facebook - http://bit.ly/MtbTrailHub-Facebook Thanks for Listening everyone! #Letthegoodtimesroll #Mtbtrailhub Support the showemail - mtbtrailhub@gmail.com

Sherwood pines trails are set on a HUGE forest in Nottinghamshire! One of the original trail centres in the UK and is home to a handful of mellow trails that are perfect for a family day out! The Kitchener trail is the main mountain bikers trail coming in at roughly 13kms around with a tidy jump section which was a highlight for me personally. Roughly 5/6 jump lines from beginner to dirt Jumps as well as a mellow DH section with a few flowy trails. Also keep your eyes peeled for the secret track to find the best of the place. Loads of activities going on here with a great setting for a relaxed day with the family, Make sure you bring your BBQ! Massive thanks to Dan for taking part in the podcast, one of the owners of Sherwood Pines Cycles. You can find out more about his shop and bike hire here - http://www.sherwoodpinescycles.co.uk/. Click here to check out the video tour - https://youtu.be/nDcMDONnF6I Mtb Trail Hub Helps You Discover New Trails and Plan Your Next Trip! Check out the links below for more Trail Hub content! Website - http://www.mtbtrailhub.com Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/mtb_trail_hub/ Facebook - http://bit.ly/MtbTrailHub-Facebook Thanks for Listening everyone! #Letthegoodtimesroll #Mtbtrailhub Support the showemail - mtbtrailhub@gmail.com