Cycling in the New Forest
Cycling in the New Forest is one of the best ways to get around. Tranquil settings, dirt tracks and open roads surrounded by Mother nature!
New Forest cycle rides can be at many different levels. From high performance training rides and sportives on the road or a nice relaxed family ride on the many miles of forest tracks.
Apart from very few exceptions the New Forest is not the place to go for extreme mountain biking. There are very strict laws regarding where you can cycle off road. Unless you want to risk a hefty fine, stick to the approved New Forest cycle tracks.
Whatever type of cycling you enjoy remember there are wild animals in the forest! Ponies, cattle and other creatures do not follow the Green Cross Code! So make sure you give them plenty of room, be prepared to stop, and try not to startle them. The reason for sticking to the approved New Forest cycle routes is that the forest can very easily get damaged by mountain bikes and nesting birds and other animals can be detrimentally effected by any off track riding.
Wear a helmet
We would strongly advise cyclists to wear a helmet whilst cycling in the New Forest.
New Forest Cycling Events 2011
- New Forest Spring MTB Ride – Saturday 16th April 2011
- New Forest Spring Saturday Sportive – Saturday 16th April 2011
- New Forest Spring Sportive – Sunday 17th April 2011
- Horse and Cycle Ride 2011 – Saturday 7th May 2011
- Cycle Jumble in Burley – Saturday May 28th 2011
- New Forest Bike Ride 2011 – for Marie Curie, Sunday 12th June 2011
- New Forest Rattler 2011 – for Cystic Fibrosis, Sunday 21st August 2011
New Forest Cycle Hire
New Forest Cycling Experiences
- Don’t forget your puncture repair kit
- Puncture in the forest
- Castle Hill Lane Video
- New Forest Cycle Code and Map
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- The Naked Man tree in Burley
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- Mountain bike haze
New Forest Cycling Events Archive
- New Forest Spring Sportive – Sunday 18th April 2010
- Cycle Jumble in Burley – Saturday April 24th 2010
- Horse and Cycle Ride 2010 – Saturday 1st May 2010
- New Forest Bike Ride 2010 – for Marie Curie, Sunday June 6, 2010
- New Forest Rattler 2010 – for Cystic Fibrosis, Sunday August 22, 2010
Please contact us if you would like us to list your cycling event, story or experience.
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