Welcome to an adventure at Bike Park Wales! Join us in this exhilarating mountain biking vlog as we set out to answer a burning question: can Bike Park Wales be enjoyed by the everyday rider? Strap in as we embark on a journey to discover if this renowned biking destination is accessible to riders of all levels.
Bike Park Wales is the UK’s first full-scale mountain bike park. It has become one of the most renowned biking destinations in Europe. With over 40 trails spanning 42 hectares of terrain, this park offers an unmatched variety of challenges and experiences for riders of all skill levels.
From the flowing berms of “A470” to the technical features of “Vicious Valley,” each trail at Bike Park Wales is meticulously designed and maintained to provide an unforgettable ride. Plus, with uplift services available, you can spend less time pedaling uphill and more time shredding down the mountain.
But the real question remains: can anyone conquer Bike Park Wales? Join us as we put this to the test, sharing our experiences along the way.
So come along as we explore the twists and turns of Bike Park Wales. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time visitor, there’s no better place to experience the thrill of mountain biking. Hit that play button and let the adventure begin! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more epic biking content. See you on the trails! 🚵♂️🏞️
And, to make your viewing easier, the video is organised into the following sections:
0:00 Welcome to Bike Park Wales
0:26 Is Bike Park Wales ok for normal riders?
1:19 Sixtapod Blue trail BPW
2:43 Willy Waver Blue trail BPW
5:36 Terry’s Belly Blue trail BPW
6:47 Popty Ping Blue is insane fun!
7:59 Terry’s Belly Blue to the bottom…
11:48 Wibbly Wobbly Red trail BPW
14:10 Pandora’s Rocks Red into Root Manoeuvres Red is BRILLIANT!
15:37 Is Root Manoeuvres Red the best trail at BPW?
19:35 Melted Welly Blue trail BPW
20:14 Forest Bump Blue is so much fun!
20:54 Surfin Bird Red trail BPW
22:24 I tried a BLACK! Deep Navigation trail BPW
26:18 Merthyr Rocks is a crazy Blue trail at BPW
28:01 My thoughts on Bike Park Wales for a normal rider…
If you are new to my videos then expect to see high quality riding vlogs shot in the same style as McTrail Rider and BKXC. I try to travel to the best MTB locations in Scotland finding you the best mountain biking trails to ride, enjoy and explore.
The video was shot on a DJI Osmo Action 4 mounted on the chin of an Endura MT500 helmet using a R3Pro mount.
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34 Comments
Haha that rock chute at around 22:30 "oh my god oh my god" … yeah, that seems sketchy in those conditions!
Btw hoping its gonna be less wet in Scotland in June! 🤩
Great to see👍
Great video. Looks like fun on the blues.
Super fun place BPW… We hit it up when we were there on our bike trip 2yrs ago… Loved it as well… So thanx ofr the memories…. And some of those trails are DEFFO ZOOTY!
Nice vid Jammie!
2:50 Great point about trail centres and getting up to speed. I ride natural stuff 90% most of the time, so it does take a few runs to get acclimatised. On paper, the natural trails I'm riding are more difficult but it's not always that simple. Would love to get down to Wales but it's quite a trek from the NW of Scotland.
As an average rider I would say no, it's great for everyone
Great riding….love bpw 👍
Enjoyed the video, thanks Jamie. Really think BPW is so well built – the trails all add to confidence and amplify skills -whenever I go I end up riding features I would not feel confident on at the local. Root Manoeuvres is an all time great trail.
Great VLOG Jamie, ive never been but fancy a trip now. Pity it wzs so dreach😀
looks like you had a blast Jamie! BPW is better over 2 days as you get so much quicker on the second day. AC/DC is a lot of fun and Bonneville is steep with a real kicker of a quali! Cole not Dole is a great black to start on as its got a bit of everything. Best thing about Bike park Wales is how much it pushes you to go bigger and harder through the progression from the blues, reds and onto the blacks if you're brave enough 😎. I get down every year for a few days in august and its definitely a great place for new MTB'rs to learn quickly. Rim Dinger defo lives up to its name. It claimed a wheel and a tyre last time 🤣🤣
Glad you had fun! Was nice to (briefly) meet you in the cafe!
I must ride way above average 😅. Never thought bpw was above a average rider.
Does take a few times to get akin to it though.
Yes root mavs is probably the best, its my fav 😍
This is awesome to see you hitting BPW. Its one of my fav places to ride. I'd also class you as a way better rider than me so to hear your commentary on Root Manoeuvres (my favourite trail) fills me with even more confidence. If you are ever down again then try Watts Occurring, AC/DC and Hot Stepper trails. All super awesome too.
Great place to ride, you made me want to go back this year, plenty for all levels, next time you should try ACDC, great flowy red
I Love roots manoeuvres!
great vid,thank you,,thinking about going there from ireland ,,,
It’s not a wasted trip for anyone, you make your own enjoyment 🙂
yeah waste of a trip, mate!
pretty WILD STUFF! fast good fun in the mountains does not get any better than this
Glad you posted this. Going in May as a solo rider!
Did have some nerves about it being "too much" but it seems alright. I think we are similar skill level so its nice to see!
Great vid! Thanks for all the effort filming and editing 👍
Some useful info if you are heading to BPW (I was there a month ago): EV drivers – there are two DC fast chargers behind a pub and adjacent a Travelodge in the retail park one roundabout back from BPW (and you can pop across to McDonalds whilst you're at it). There some roadworks on just up from BPW if you are coming down from north Wales but they weren't causing too much of a problem. Uplift is about the same price as Dyfi BUT you can just rock up and get a one day pass that allows you full access but you have to peddle yourself up. I think it's £15 compared to £46 for the uplift so an option for the tight of pocket. Likewise the on site catering is good but pricey. There are a suite of food options just up the road from BPW (inc that aforementioned McDs and a KFC) and a supermarket (and a cinema, if that's useful info) so again there are options. In some ways the location of BPW for having alternate and easy reach facilities is way better than Dyfi BUT it is 80 miles south of the Nant Y Arian, Dyfi, Brenin triangle around Machynlleth so you lose out there. As an alt though – you are less than an hour away from Forest of Dean AND 417 so if you're after a week of falling off a mountain in style, you have options.
Hoping to get down to Bike Park Wales. Hopefully sunny by then. Will hire a bike there. Do you know if they have descent bikes to hire there?
Plenty ace trails with a lot of drop features, a good mix of defferent trail types interesting to see how red trails at different bike parks compare – thanks for sharing Jamie! 😁😁
There are so many trails at BPW it's always interesting to see what different people choose and what they find difficult. Definitely not a wasted trip for anyone IMO, it's quite beginner-friendly (especially compared to Dyfi). You’re right about the blues though – fast flow trails are great fun but if you do make a mistake you'll probably come off worse than you would on a slow techy black.
Always thought BPW is for beginners, none of the trails are steep at all. Big jumps far too big for normal folks
Your on the right bike though! Just got myself an Aether 9 last month.
Ive booked a trip up to BPW in June and I can not wait!
Looks like you had an absolute ball. Bike park wales never fails to impress anyone. Incredible progression like you said and they have the “whistler style” progression chart suggesting next step trails to ride. Also love how they split the trials into tech and flow and then tech/flow hybrids.
Glad you liked roots manoeuvre, always causes a bit of fear but leaves me buzzing! Epic edit! ❤
Interesting video – I've seen you do steep stuff that I would find scary, but I've never thought of BPW as having especially tough tracks (it's not like Dyfi) – I guess everyone has different levels of confidence for different types of track, based on what they are used to.
I must have just missed you – was there last Monday & Tuesday 16/17 April. Came down from Antur Stiniol and DYFI the week before 🙂 FELL IN LOVE with AC/DC and Coal Not Dole. 100% agree with your commentary. Great for progression. SO much to learn and the trails gradually pull you upwards and onwards. Great video !!!
Heading there in August – can’t wait. Thanks for the trail tips 😁
Looks so much fun that, not been but think I'd stick to the blue trails and maybe a not so gnarly red with my Ragley HT. Budget won't stretch to a FS yet
Terrys belly is a dreadful boring pointless trail
Insufficient funds is a great red trail