"My partner and I had an incredible two days at Bike Park Wales last week and can't wait to come back when we next can.

Day 1 we got through all of the "flow" Blue Trails and had a blast. We rode up the Beast of Burden and did the "Steep EBike Climb".

Day 2 we thought long and hard about our Day 1 life choices as our thighs were SCREAMING!

However, we had a few hours of private tuition session with Head Coach Griff Morgan. The "uplift" was included for the day in the tuition package and we IMPLORE YOU FOR THE LOVE OF WHOEVER YOU PRAY TO BUY THE UPLIFT TICKET!!!!!! You are welcome.

Our session with Griff was fantastic. We both have different strengths and weaknesses and ability in terms of biking and we could have done with separate lessons. However, Griff did an outstanding job of tailoring his tuition and knowledge so that we both got the most out of our time with him. He's also a thoroughly lovely chap to spend time with and was very professional when I sent myself A over T in slow motion by testing my brakes a bit too enthusiastically...

During our 2 day visit we sampled the food and drink on offer. I can genuinely say the coffee is excellent. We also enjoyed a Breakfast Bap, a vegetarian breakfast wrap, a Chilli Con Carne Jacket Potato, the BPW Burger, the hot dog with the pulled pork on and a Pepperoni pizza and a meaty pizza as well as some of the bottled and draft Popty Ping Lager. Everything was delicious and generous in portion size.

We also made use of the free e-bike chargers - thanks BPW!!

All of the staff we met and spoke to were a credit to BPW. All friendly and helpful and engaged in their work which was lovely to see.

Looking forward to when we can next drive up from Essex to stay so we can visit BPW again."

Daniela Croci

"Excellent place. Best day on a bike I've had. Rode most of the blue and red trails and a couple of blacks. We did something like 22mi of descending in 1 day! Nowhere except a bike can you do that! Really good place to go and would highly recommend to anyone of any ability who likes mountain biking. Has a big reputation to live up to and it certainly does."

Warwick Cane

"A Brilliant Introduction to Mountain Biking – Huge Thanks to Colin!

I’ve just completed the beginner course at Bike Park Wales for the second time, and once again, it was absolutely brilliant. We originally completed the course 3or 4 years ago and we’ve been eagerly awaiting my friend’s daughter’s birthday so she could finally join the experience – you need to be over 10 to participate. She is a particularly confident person so was ok at this age.

The course itself is a fantastic introduction to mountain biking, including full bike and equipment hire, a guided tour, and two exhilarating runs down the green trail ‘Kermit’. At around 5km, Kermit is well designed – flowing, fun, and confidence-building with features like banked corners, gentle rollers, and small descents that give a taste of everything the sport has to offer.

The whole operation at Bike Park Wales is professional. Reception staff were friendly and helpful, parking was simple, and all the equipment provided was clean and well-maintained. I had a Trek Roscoe Hardtail for the day – a solid bike that was perfect for the course.

A special shout-out goes to our guide, Colin, who made the day. This was actually the second time I’ve had Colin as a guide – the first being three years ago – and I was so pleased to see he’s still as brilliant as ever. He’s incredibly patient, encouraging, and attentive to everyone’s needs, no matter their confidence level or ability. He was especially great with my friend’s daughter, helping her settle in and build her confidence from the start. Colin is a true ambassador for Bike Park Wales and for mountain biking in general.

The atmosphere across the park is warm and welcoming. I come from a skiing background, and the vibe at base camp really reminded me of that – friendly, inclusive, and buzzing with energy. It’s a place that could seem intimidating from the outside, but the team make it accessible to everyone, and you quickly feel at home.

Personally, I’ve been working my way back to health after a difficult period, and this experience really boosted my confidence. Mountain biking is definitely a physical sport and does require a basic level of fitness, but the uplift service makes it manageable, even for those not at peak fitness.

All in all, it was a brilliant day, great value for money, and an ideal way to get into the sport, whether you’re a complete beginner or just looking to get back into riding."

Tony Clark