Family Fitness Magazine

Mountain biking in Wokingham? Start here for details of local mountain biking shops, clubs, courses and events. Read more…

Are you looking for a fresh family fitness challenge? Each issue, Nicola Joyce will give you all the information you need to try a new sport. This month… mountain biking.

If you don’t mind getting wet and muddy, winter is ideally suited to mountain biking, and here in Wokingham we’ve got some legendary trails: Swinley Forest draws bikers from across the South.

Mountain biking is a great sport for individuals or groups and can form the basis of a fun day out for the family. The only limiting factor is the ability to ride a bike – although confidence helps! As with any outdoor sport, mountain biking lifts the spirits and boosts endorphins whilst getting you fitter, and it’s a great way to see some beautiful countryside. Start now and, by the time spring arrives, your base fitness will enable you to take on some longer rides, or perhaps do some local events! Read more…

A Personal View, by Steve Thomas

It’s great being a dad, it’s 8 o’clock and a beautiful; early autumn day.
First challenge, getting a fourteen year-old girl out of her bed, second challenge, getting her out of the house. Read more…

Dirt Divas | Women’s Mountain Biking Courses

What: Dirt Divas Mountain Bike Day Courses for Women also
Private lessons for men, women and groups of children (9years pls)
Where: Wokingham, Crowthorne Woods, Berkshire
When: Course Dates 25th April, 23rd May, 27th June, 8th August, 5th September, 3rd October
Who: Women
How: Contact Dirt Divas www.dirtdivas.co.uk
Why: To gain confidence, improve bike handling skills and have fun on a mountain bike!