Mountain Bike Tours (NSW): Get Active!

With the introduction of more cycle paths both in towns and in the country, and the advances in technology making bikes more comfortable and easier to ride, cycling has become an increasingly popular activity.

Benefits

As well as being a cheap and pollution-free means of transport, cycling is an excellent activity for improving the heart and lungs, relieving stress, and increasing muscular strength and endurance. Cycling to and from work or the shops integrates exercise into everyday activities - whilst cycling for fun is a great way to explore the Australian Coast, Rainforest and Bush.

Is it suitable for me?

If you rode a bike as a child it will come back to you quite quickly. Starting in traffic-free areas such as special protected forests with MTB Tours NSW will help you to gain confidence.
As with most activities cycling needs to be built up gradually. If your fitness levels are poor when you start it is easier to start in flat areas. We can offer you a range of levels!

Where can you do it?

With Mountain Bike Tours (NSW) we offer Day tours and accommodate everyone from the, beginner or occasional cyclist to serious competition riders.

Cycling Clubs are generally either for road cycling or for off-road (including mountain biking) and may specialise in fun days out in the country or more serious competition and Extreme Riding - so look about to find one that suits your needs.

Alternately, you can simply set off and cycle alone or with a group of friends.

Off-road cycling requires more upper body strength and greater balance than road cycling, however, the rewards are a traffic-free environment and access to places unavailable by car.

A good way to start off-road riding is to Give MTB Tours NSW a Freecall 1800 122 504 and come along on a day ride with us. That way it's possible to ride within your physical capabilities without ever being too far away from our help or support vehicle.

Many of our forest and coastal cycle routes and tracks are picked and graded to indicate difficulty. When you start cycling off-road, do not plan to cover the same distance as you would on road - you will be travelling much slower for the same amount of effort.

Top tips for cycling safety:

-	Most serious injuries from cycling accidents involve injury to the head. Always wear a well-fitting cycle helmet, off road as well as on road. It's the Law!
-	To ride safely the bike must be maintained as well as the rider. You should learn to carry out simple repairs and always carry a basic toolkit and a spare inner tube.
-	Wear bright colours and use lights in poor visibility.
-	Follow the Trail codes.

Disclaimer
All content within MTB Tours NSW is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. MTB Tours NSW is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made by a user based on the content of the MTB Tours NSW website. Always consult your own doctor if you're in any way concerned about your health.