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  #1 Chang Kondrup on 31 May 12

   

  Mountain biking holidays have quickly gained popularity during the last decade within the UK. As the current economic constraints means that many people, families and children are looking to cycling holidays in the UK for a mix of the great outdoors, healthy living, exercise and the enjoyment of the scenic countryside. For many of us cycling is an easy way to stay fit, but also a way of enjoying a healthy pastime either individually or in a group.
  
  In the last decade the Welsh Government have invested a lot of time, money and effort in creating various area's of Wales for outdoor activities like mountain biking. Areas like "Llandegla" and "Coed y Brenin" in North Wales have seen a great benefit from the huge financial investments made in these areas, with the development of a new network of mountain bike cross-country trails and the new facilities at those locations.
  
  For something with a little more of an adrenalin rush, it was recently announced that the "Llechwedd quarry" in Blaenau Ffestiniog has been given the go ahead to be developed for a dedicated mountain bike downhill area and visitor centre. This should make it one of the best equipped downhill specific areas within the UK. As the organisers are aiming to make the centre near Plas Talywaenydd a hub of an international-standard network of mountain biking trails to compliment those in nearby Coed y Brenin, like many seen in Europe and the USA.
  
  Cycling around this sparsely populated area of Wales is a fantastic experience, as even if you are planning to ride a mixture of road and off-road riding you can't help but enjoy the surrounding beautiful environment. The riding is good anytime throughout the year with the exception of the snow-covered winter periods.
  
  There are plenty of options for accommodation within North Wales and the Snowdonia region. Many self-catering holiday properties are widely available and offer cyclist-friendly accommodation for family's and groups. As a self-catering holiday cottage or apartment means you are flexible, free to come & go when you want, plus they normally have bike cleaning facilities and they are ideal for families and people who want to save money on accommodation, whilst enjoying a scenic holiday.
  
  Benefits of Using Bike Lights
  
  It may seem obvious but there is a dual benefit in cyclists using bike lights in dim/dark conditions. They are used to not only to increase the rider's visibility, but also to help others to see the rider. Lights are an extremely important piece of equipment as statistics suggest a car-bike collision rate is several times higher at night than during daylight. What is more startling is that these collisions are largely down to the inadequacy of the cyclist's equipment which can be easily prevented. Using the proper equipment makes cyclists visible to other road users and can make cycling at night much safer than this statistic suggests. The most common setup for bike lights are white lights at the front of the bike, red lights at the back, and orange reflectors on the side, but be sure to check the legal requirements of your jurisdiction as there are different rules on what is required.
  
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  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Mountain biking holidays have quickly gained popularity during the last decade within the UK. As the current economic constraints means that many people, families and children are looking to cycling holidays in the UK for a mix of the great outdoors, healthy living, exercise and the enjoyment of the scenic countryside. For many of us cycling is an easy way to stay fit, but also a way of enjoying a healthy pastime either individually or in a group.<br /><br />In the last decade the Welsh Government have invested a lot of time, money and effort in creating various area's of Wales for outdoor activities like mountain biking. Areas like "Llandegla" and "Coed y Brenin" in North Wales have seen a great benefit from the huge financial investments made in these areas, with the development of a new network of mountain bike cross-country trails and the new facilities at those locations.<br /><br />For something with a little more of an adrenalin rush, it was recently announced that the "Llechwedd quarry" in Blaenau Ffestiniog has been given the go ahead to be developed for a dedicated mountain bike downhill area and visitor centre. This should make it one of the best equipped downhill specific areas within the UK. As the organisers are aiming to make the centre near Plas Talywaenydd a hub of an international-standard network of mountain biking trails to compliment those in nearby Coed y Brenin, like many seen in Europe and the USA.<br /><br />Cycling around this sparsely populated area of Wales is a fantastic experience, as even if you are planning to ride a mixture of road and off-road riding you can't help but enjoy the surrounding beautiful environment. The riding is good anytime throughout the year with the exception of the snow-covered winter periods.<br /><br />There are plenty of options for accommodation within North Wales and the Snowdonia region. Many self-catering holiday properties are widely available and offer cyclist-friendly accommodation for family's and groups. As a self-catering holiday cottage or apartment means you are flexible, free to come & go when you want, plus they normally have bike cleaning facilities and they are ideal for families and people who want to save money on accommodation, whilst enjoying a scenic holiday.<br /> <br /><strong><u>Benefits of Using Bike Lights</u></strong><br /><br />It may seem obvious but there is a dual benefit in cyclists using bike lights in dim/dark conditions. They are used to not only to increase the rider's visibility, but also to help others to see the rider. Lights are an extremely important piece of equipment as statistics suggest a car-bike collision rate is several times higher at night than during daylight. What is more startling is that these collisions are largely down to the inadequacy of the cyclist's equipment which can be easily prevented. Using the proper equipment makes cyclists visible to other road users and can make cycling at night much safer than this statistic suggests. The most common setup for bike lights are white lights at the front of the bike, red lights at the back, and orange reflectors on the side, but be sure to check the legal requirements of your jurisdiction as there are different rules on what is required.<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.x-trailcycles.co.uk/index.php/bikes/mountain-bikes-hardtail.html">Mountain bike parts</a></div>

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