Flow Rider Tour Ballinastoe

The Flow Rider Mountain Bike Tour at the National Mountain Bike Centre at Ballinastoe, County Wicklow, takes you on fast, smooth trails with berms, jumps and scenic views of the Wicklow Mountains. It suits intermediate riders looking for adventure and a chance to build their skills.

If you already have some mountain bike or cycling experience, this is the tour for you. Ballinastoe is a mountain bike mecca with dozens of great trails. Your guide knows the best ones and the best route between them, and will show you the trails they ride themselves.

After a welcome coffee, you’re sized up on the bike and your suspension is set the way you like it. Tell your guide about your experience and the trails you enjoy, and they’ll know exactly where to go. It’s perfect for avid riders after great singletrack and the best views in Wicklow.

Highlights:

• Fast, smooth flow trails with berms and jumps
• Scenic views across the Wicklow Mountains
• Ballinastoe, one of Ireland’s top mountain bike centres
• Local guide’s favourite trails and best route
• Private tour tailored to your experience
• Skill-building on quality singletrack

Surface and terrain:
Fast, smooth, flowing singletrack with berms and jumps, plus forest roads for climbing, at Ballinastoe’s National Mountain Bike Centre. Trails and difficulty are chosen to suit the group, from flowing intermediate trails to more challenging options.

Likely weather:
The Wicklow Mountains are cooler, wetter and windier than Dublin. Expect around 3 - 8°C in winter and 13 - 19°C in summer. Showers are possible year round and trails can be wet after rain.

Suitable for:
Intermediate to experienced mountain bikers wanting to ride quality flow trails and singletrack and build their skills. A good standard of cycling technique is needed, and the trails and pace are tailored to the group. Minimum recommended age 11.