Links
We only put up here websites which are useful, interesting and relevant to mountain biking, cycling or North Wales.
Mountain Biking & Cycling Websites
Mountain Biking Wales
Latest information on the 6 purpose-built world-class Mountain Bike (MTB) centres in Wales, as well as the superb riding elsewhere in Wales.
Cycling Wales
Wales Tourist Board site with information on cycle operators, cycle breaks and cycle touring.
BIKEmagic
The total online cycling resource - gear, rides & holidays, know-how, events, forums, reviews and online shopping.
MTB-Wales
Guide to MTB in Wales with news, reviews, downloadable routes, video clips of the trails and a community forum.
Le Roc d'Azur
The biggest bike event in the world!! Also Jonathan's favourite race! (August 2008 - English translation of the website not currently available)
Bikefax
Trail information service for MTB riders across the UK and Europe.
Flattyres MTB Routes
Great site with route descriptions, maps and pictures of Col's favourite rides in Wales and the North West. Also info on monthly 'social' rides out around North Wales and the North West.
Bike Manufacturers
Giant UK Ltd
Kona Bikes - Official UK website
Bike Accessories & Mapping
TrackLogs Digital Mapping
Ordnance Survey Landranger and Explorer Maps on CD ROM for your Windows PC. Includes route planning, 3D modelling, print and GPS support.
Exposure Lights
Powerful night riding lights with a huge burn time.
MTB & Cycling Holidays
Bicycle Beano
Sociable cycling holidays on the idyllic lanes of Wales and the Welsh borders in England.
Oyster Active
Luxury MTB breaks and holidays across Wales. Stay in beautiful hotels, eat the finest foods and enjoy superb guiding and instruction on some of the best trails in the World.
Ride Rural
Based in the Colne Valley, West Yorkshire providing MTB Guided Holidays and MTB Training & Coaching.
All Mountain Experience
Guided mountain biking holidays, in the breathtaking Val di Gresta valley, which overlooks the picturesque Lake Garda in northern Italy.
SMBLA qualified leaders.
Activity Websites
Snowdonia Active
Promoting Snowdonia - the adventure destination. Includes a directory section with a comprehensive listing of outdoor activity providers, outdoor shops, outdoor friendly B&Bs, guest houses, campsites, group accommodation, hotels and cafes throughout North West Wales.
Wales Active
Find out about activities such as archery, canoeing, horse riding, hiking, coasteering, white water rafting and even bog snorkelling in Wales!
Plas y Brenin
The National Mountain Centre based at Capel Curig in Snowdonia.
Accommodation
North Wales Tourism - Places to Stay
Holiday accommodation in North Wales. Hotels, country houses, B&Bs, guest houses, farmhouses, self-catering cottages, bunkhouses, caravan & camping parks and even a castle or two!
Capel Curig YHA
Great for active people who want an overdose of fresh air! In a village setting convenient for mountain sports, exploring Snowdonia and Betws-y-Coed. It has great views of Moel Siabod and the Snowdon Horseshoe and, very importantly, a secure bike shelter!
Conwy YHA
A spacious modern hostel with views of Conwy's Castle, medieval walls and harbour. It offers secure bike shelter, repair kits, bike-wash facilities, hot showers, drying rooms, route maps and cyclist-friendly catering (early breakfasts, packed lunches). You can also hire our bikes directly from the hostel.
Tyn-y-Fron B&B
Set in the beautiful Snowdonia National Park with spectacular views across the Conwy Valley and into Betws-y-Coed.
We have arranged a special price with them for customers on our training courses of, single occupancy from £30.00 per night (usually £40.00) and twin or double occupancy from £55.00 per night (usually £65.00-£70.00).
Please quote 'Snowdonia Cycle Hire' when booking.
Gwynant Guest House
Offers friendly, value for money B&B in Betws-y-Coed.
We have arranged a special price with them for customers on our training courses of £22.50 pppn in a single room and £20.00 for more than one night and £17.50 pppn in a shared room.
Please quote 'Snowdonia Cycle Hire' when booking.
The Vagabond Bunkhouse
"The Vagabond is a totally independent, new and exciting bunkhouse in the centre of Betws-y-Coed within the heart of Snowdonia National Park, designed and run by the creator and previous owner of the world famous "Gite Le Vagabond" in Chamonix, Mont Blanc, France."
Coed-y-Celyn Hall - self-catering appartments
These 4 self-catering apartments have been tastefully refurbished to a very high standard and form part of a Grade II listed hall situated on the banks of the River Conwy, within walking distance of the village of Betws-y-Coed in the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales.
Coed Helen Holiday Homes
Coed Helen lies within 22 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, near to Caernarfon, at the heart of which is an old walled garden containing an impressive heated outdoor pool. Nearby is the exclusive resident's club building with its sun-catching patio.
Tourism Websites
Visit Wales
North Wales Tourism
North Wales Events
Visit Conwy
Snowdonia - Mountains & Coast
Snowdonia National Park
Cadw - historic places to visit
The National Trust in Wales
Last Minute Wales
Other Websites
Data Wales Index
A great website with notes on many aspects of Welsh history and culture eg 'Did they really wear those hats?' and 'The Welsh in Patagonia'.
Snowdonia Mountain Weather from the Met Office
Llandudno 5 day weather forecast from the BBC Weather Centre
Tide Tables for Wales from the BBC Weather Centre
BBC website for North West Wales
