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Time to plan your next cycling adventure? Why not hire a bike, take a lesson, book a tour, go downhill, bring the family, get your friends together or just come on your own and enjoy our many miles of cycle trails here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.
Cycling is one of our most popular activities, with opportunities for both novice and experienced mountain bikers, families and adrenaline junkies. You can hire bikes and equipment from several locations including bikes with trailers, e-bikes, full suspension, trikes, and kids bikes. Plus there are guided rides, training and uplift services across the area.
Looking for a guide to cycling in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley? See our Cyclists Welcome guide with the best rides, guides, places to eat and stay for cyclists.
The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley provides varied terrain and scenery for cyclists, with an extensive network of off-road paths and countryside roads:
• Families can use the popular off-road 9 mile circular Colliers Trail and stay safely away from traffic and see some lovely scenery.
• For keen mountain bikers the downhill tracks provide wild opportunities with an excellent dedicated off-road area starting from The Forest of Dean Cycle Centre at Cannop.
• The new Wye Valley Greenway provides a stunning off road 5 mile route between Chepstow and Tintern.
• Road riders can look forward to winding country lanes and short hill climbs.
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Near Coleford
The only bike hire location with direct access to the Forest of Deans's traffic-free family & mountain bike trails! The bike hire fleet includes e-bikes, a choice of premium Whyte bike models for mountain bikes or leisure trails, kids' bikes, child seats, trailers and tagalongs. Trailers for dogs are also available. We also have a cafe, bike shop, workshop, toilets, showers, bike wash & parking.
Coleford
With trails for all abilities, this is the perfect place to start your cycling adventure in the Forest of Dean.
Parkend
Cycle Trail, Mountain & Road Bike Hire centre situated in the village of Parkend. A Cafe, serving real coffee, cake & icecream. A bike shop and workshop. Great quality bikes at competitive prices.
Near Coleford
Mountain Biking Skills, Guided Mountain Bike Rides and Leadership Courses
Coleford
We are a brand new cycle hire company located in the hidden gem that is the Forest of Dean. We will provide a range of leading bike brands, including 2021 E-bikes from Cube and the latest children's bikes from Frog. As well as a wide range of bikes for all ages and abilities, we will offer tag-alongs, trailers for younger children and even specific trailers for the family dog!
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