Best Trail Centre – Singletrack Reader Awards 2019 Finalists

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There have to be trails, obviously. But a really good trail centre needs more – maybe it’s somewhere to wash your bike, maybe it’s a family option as well as a white knuckle death gnar trail. Maybe it’s a really good pie at the end of the ride. Trail centres can ebb and flow in fortunes as popularity, neglect, or even weather take their toll on the trails. Here are three that we think are all currently delivering the goods:

The Finalists – Best Trail Centre

Leeds Urban Bike Park

Only in its second year of existence, and straight into its second awards nomination, Leeds Urban Bike Park makes the finalists again. A great cafe (really great scones), tracks for all, and an expanded trail offering that includes a decent sized jump line, this is the kind of urban facility that puts other councils to shame.

LUBP On Twitter

Llandegla, North Wales

They’re nominated again – no doubt helped along by their continuing support for the ever popular MTB Meet Up. With a picturesque beginners’ trail surrounding a reservoir right through to the B-line full of rocks, drops and jumps, it’s a great place for all riding levels. A generous car park, big cafe, well equipped bike shop with bike hire, and a huge range of skills courses available there really is something for everyone – will they get your vote this year?

Check out the Twitter feed of the guys behind the trails at One Planet Adventure

Revolution Bike Park

A new entry for this year, prompted in part by their continuing investment in new lines and a series of jumps that many of us can only dream of hitting. While our other finalists have something for everyone, Revs is a big day out for the more advanced rider wanting to push their limits. Keeping the technicality high and creating lines to keep up with ever improving bikes, it’s good to see Revs supporting progression and the gnarlier end of the ride scene.

Revs on Instagram

Vote and win!

Just for voting in this year’s awards you could be in with a chance of winning a Shimano shoe and pedal combo, courtesy of Freewheel.co.uk

• Shimano PD-M8100 Deore XT XC race SPD pedal 
• Shimano XC7 (XC701) SPD Shoes
• Plus a Lazer Impala MIPS helmet

Competition T&Cs:

• You must vote in all categories to be entered in the draw.
• Don’t ride spds? A flat combo is available
• Lazer Impala helmet is available in a choice of black or white only
• No cash alternative available.
• If your shoe or helmet size is not available Freewheel will provide an alternate prize of equivalent value and status.

Ready to vote?

If you’ve checked out all the categories and finalists then you are ready to cast your votes. Don’t forget that to be entered into our voter prize draw you need to vote in all categories.

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Singletrack Reader Awards 2019 in Association with Freewheel.co.uk

Freewheel is your local bike shop online. It has been created to support small businesses across the country, bringing together the convenience of online shopping and the expertise of your local bike shop.

By working with some of the best independent bicycle retailers in the UK, shoppers can buy with confidence knowing that there is expert help on hand. Simply nominate your nearest local bike shop, then select home delivery or reserve and collect. In either case, money from your purchase will always go to your nominated store which helps to keep small businesses alive which are the lifeblood of our wonderful sport.