Until the last couple of months with this article in mind I hadn’t ridden at a trail centre for a long time, favouring heading out straight from my door – I’ve now realised that I’ve been missing out on some great riding and brilliant fun.

And those of you who haven’t been exploring what natural trails have to offer, you’ve been missing out too.

My advice? Mix it up!

Get a map, get a trail guide, and get exploring.