MTB benefits for all members
Scottish Youth Hostels is delighted to have teamed up with
ukmountainbiker.com a brand new dynamic website for all things
mountainbiking in the UK.
The new site is a one-stop resource exclusively for
mountainbikers of all ages that offers routes and trails across the
UK that can be downloaded either as PDFs (to be printed and taken
on the ride) or have the file downloaded for use with portable
satellite navigation devices. Both formats are based on official OS
1:50,000 mapping and the routes are colour-coded according to IMBA
trail grading recommendations – green, blue, red and black – and
new routes are being added all the time.
All SYHA members are being offered a 20% discount on the cost of
route downloads, which are available at the discounted price of £12
for 24 routes or £2.80 per individual route download. The routes
are available as PDFs or as GPX files – compatible with most
popular makes of personal handheld GPS devices, with other file
formats available on request if the GPX file is not compatible with
your device.
One of the main points of difference between ukmountainbiker.com
and similar sites is that the routes are UK-wide and linked to a
comprehensive database containing the details of over 60 hostels
across Scotland, Trail Centres, bike shops and refreshments stops,
which are all seamlessly incorporated into the individual details
of each ride. This gives Scottish YHA members and riders a very
detailed set of instructions without the need for separate pre-ride
research – especially if the ride is in an unfamiliar
area.
As well as routes the site will have user-generated content –
which will be actively encouraged – to include reviews, an area
where bikers can comment on routes and submit their own, as well as
reviews generated by the team at ukmountainbiker.com on hostel
accommodation, bike shops, bikes and kit.
If you are looking for a new bike there is a comprehensive
database of bikes from all manufacturers and the facility to find
you nearest stockist once you have chosen your dream ride.
Please click on the link below to be directed to the site
http://www.ukmountainbiker.com/
or to purchase credits please visit the following page where you
will receive your 20% discount – www.ukmountainbiker.com/register/
Discount code is UKYHA
