amasidlover
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So, I gave up my car in November last year after not having used it since August the same year; largely I haven't missed it, but while on a train up to Scotland this weekend I was looking out over some of the trails and really fancied a day of mountain biking. Previously I've always done this by car so I could carry minimal kit on the ride itself.
So... does anyone have any tips for car free mountain biking? I'm in Gatley (South Manchester) so in theory have easy access to the Peak District, but I don't really want to do the 10-20 miles (20-40 round trip) on knobbly tyres or have to change tyres on arrival.
Train seems an obvious answer, but I'm slightly apprehensive about the number of changes I might have to make and of getting turned away on services that don't allow booking for bikes.
I could of course rent a van for the day, but that's quite pricey.
I have a business to run and a young family so I tend not to be able to do weekends/evenings easily, but can occasionally grab a few hours off during the week if there is nothing to pressing going on - this means most of the regular groups/rides are out.
So... does anyone have any tips for car free mountain biking? I'm in Gatley (South Manchester) so in theory have easy access to the Peak District, but I don't really want to do the 10-20 miles (20-40 round trip) on knobbly tyres or have to change tyres on arrival.
Train seems an obvious answer, but I'm slightly apprehensive about the number of changes I might have to make and of getting turned away on services that don't allow booking for bikes.
I could of course rent a van for the day, but that's quite pricey.
I have a business to run and a young family so I tend not to be able to do weekends/evenings easily, but can occasionally grab a few hours off during the week if there is nothing to pressing going on - this means most of the regular groups/rides are out.