http://www.mtb-wales.com/ The Premier Guide to Mountain Biking in Wales http://www.mtb-wales.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=510 A report by Dom Eggbeer on the recent coast-to-coast-in-a-day charity ride he was part of: "Well, we did it! 16hrs to ride from Cameas, the tip of Anglesey to Cardiff bay..." http://www.mtb-wales.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=509 Following his success in 2007, MTB-Wales.com member and top mountain biker Matthew Page from Llandovery is to be sponsored by Wiggle.co.uk for the 2008 season.As you are probably aware, Matt competes in endurance races, with distances from 60 kilometres right the way to solo 24 hours.In 2007 Matt won the biggest 12 hour race in the UK, ‘Dusk till Dawn’ along with podium finishes in various other national races. http://www.mtb-wales.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=508 Only four days to go and 5 long standing members of mtb-wales will be cycling the length of Wales for charity. The plan is to ride from 226 miles from Cemaes in Anglesey to Cardiff bay…in one day. http://www.mtb-wales.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=507 The Marin Rough Ride 2008 is on Sunday June 8th this year, one week later than normal. For this, the sixth year, Marin have returned as main sponsors, they are providing spot prizes and a test fleet which will be available from Saturday lunchtime onwards.This popular event is a great ride across the open hills of the Welsh borders and attracts just under a 1,000 riders from all over the country. Riders return year after year to pit themselves against the demanding route which varies each year, but never uses forestry. http://www.mtb-wales.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=506 If you’re planning to buy a bike, or you just fancy a ride on the latest models, The Bicycle Doctor Demo Day on May 11th may be just the thing for you. You’ll find a huge collection of 2008 model bikes from Cube, Lapierre, Whyte and Kona there and you can test ride them for free! Come along, make a day of it and climb onboard some great bikes. There’ll be technical staff from The Bicycle Doctor, Kona and Cube on hand to help point you in the direction of the right bike for you. For Further information and to check out the models visit www.cycledemodoctor.com http://www.mtb-wales.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=505 If you're new to mountain biking, female and live within the Dyfi valley, read on. Forest Freeride are conducting a FREE 3 day mountain bike training course. The course is been run on behalf of Mentro Allan to help with their research into exercise and its benefits. There's no catch, you will be asked to fill out a couple of forms and give some feedback but thats all. The course will be run over 3 Sundays in May and June and will be held at Forest Freeride's base near Llanbrynmair. You don't have to be 'bike fit' and no previous mountain bike experience is required, we'll even supply a bike, helmet, etc if required. If you fit the required criteria and would like £160 of training for nothing then email forestfreeride@aol.com or phone Stuart on 01650 521301 for full details. http://www.mtb-wales.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=504 Following the massive success of the Fat Face ‘Face Book Christmas Gift Thrower’, the active lifestyle brand is back with more fun to throw round. Instead of the usual New Years resolutions, like going to the gym, eating less chocolate and other such punishing practises, Fat Face is trying to encourage Face book users to try learning a new activity! http://www.mtb-wales.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=503 Industry big hitters Silverfish, Extra UK, and Paligap are currently running a demo tour of the UK. The Afan Valley leg takes place at Glyncorrwg MTB Centre on the weekend of 31st May, with bikes on test from COVE, ROCKY MOUNTAIN, INTENSE, MAVERICK, BMG, KONA, and possibly, LITESPEED and MERLIN. As well as our regular demo fleet from other brands such as, SANTA CRUZ, ORANGE, COMMENCAL, NICOLAI and we're in talks with PACE. A list of the bikes available, will be publicised closer to the date, but keep an eye out in the MTB press for the other legs starting later this month, and it'll give you an idea of what to expect. It's gonna be big. It'll be a fun weekend, and you'll get to demo the bikes you see in magazine tests, on one of the testers' favourite loops. http://www.mtb-wales.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=502 Gary Fisher, the man, the myth, the Legend has always been involved in cycle racing and cycling in general. Although absent from our shores for a while, in racing terms at least, Gary has kept alight the passion for riding in the UK and with the increasing popularity of the 29er and HiFi bikes, now connected by the common use of G2 technology, has decided to celebrate with the introduction of the G2 Revolver endurance race series. http://www.mtb-wales.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=501 10 hairy legged, muddy bummed mountain bikers are taking to the roads to raise money for two very worthy charities. We plan to cycle from the tip of Anglesey to Cardiff…in one day!!!