Mountain Biking on the South Downs

Overview

The South Downs are a mountain biker's paradise. The routes in this guidebook take cyclists over roller coaster ridges with superb views of the English Channel; weave around dedicated woodland singletrack; give the buzz of fantastic downhills and offer varying degrees of challenge across a beautiful and diverse landscape.With each route graded according to length and difficulty, it is easy to find specific challenges for varying abilities.Thousands of kilometres of well-maintained byways and bridleways are accessible to off-road cyclists, and they can easily be mixed and matched to create seemingly endless route combinations. Many tracks cross well-drained chalk downland, providing superlative off-road conditions for much of the year.Extensive information is provided on facilities in the area including bike shops and mechanics, cafés, pubs and shops - plus useful information on accommodation and transport.

Author Biography

Peter Edwards grew up in Sussex and nurtured a love of walking amid the hills of the South Downs. He has undertaken numerous walking and cycling expeditions in Europe and beyond and is drawn to wild and remote landscapes in particular. He moved to Glasgow in 2006.