Why ride with us?

There are many mountain bike tour operators and guiding companies offering trips now, and it can be bewildering choosing one to provide your holiday. Here are a few reasons why we believe you can put your trust in us though... 

A proper 'holiday'

We know your holiday time is short and precious. That you don't want to spend hours researching routes, places to stay, transport logistics, and even the best cafes and pubs to visit. When you're here, we know you don't want to have to stop to read a map at every junction, or to worry about what to do when the weather turns, or deal with any problems that arise that could affect the enjoyment of your trip.

We've spent hours researching and organising everything we can that will take the hassle out of your trip, so you can turn up, relax, and simply enjoy your holiday, the riding and making the most of your time here.

After years of experience working in the guiding industry for many well-renowned companies around the globe, seeing what works and what doesn't on trips, we believe that most people want to feel 'looked-after' on holiday. We pride ourselves on choosing good quality, comfortable accommodation providers, that are welcoming to mountain bikers, provide excellent hearty food, secure places to store bikes each night, and a relaxing environment to spend the evening in after a big day out in the mountains.

We know the mountains here intimately and as well as our planned routes, we have options for bad weather, better than expected weather or a fitter than average group who want to pack more into their day, as well as knowing where the best post-ride cafes and pubs can be found. 

Our van and trailer are available each day to provide support for unforeseen circumstances, or if we need an early or different pick-up from the one planned.

The level of service, food and accommodation we provide reflect what we think will make your holiday an unforgettable experience.

Value for money

While you can find other seemingly cheaper tour operators than us, if you look closely we think you'll find that our trips represent excellent value for money.

Our trip prices might seem higher than others for several reasons;

• We don't use campsite or budget dormitory accommodation to keep costs down.

• We have no hidden costs, like evening meals (other than on our Scotland trips), lunches, or the fact you need your own transport each day. Once you are here, almost everything is included (*barring evening alcoholic & soft drinks)

• We don't skimp on the quality of transport we provide for you and your bike, using clean modern vans & Burtech trailers.

• We use professional, qualified and experienced guides for who guiding is a real job, not just a hobby, and we pay them to reflect this.

• We pride ourselves in being a professional and safe tour operator, fully complying with government regulations, ensuring we are properly insured and having robust safety procedures including risk-assessed routes, planned bail-out options and bad weather alternatives.

• We donate a portion of each trip payment to local Trail Associations in the areas we visit, recognising the incredible work these voluntary groups do to build and maintain the trails we love to ride.

When you add in all these factors, we hope you will agree that our trips represent excellent value for money!

Guiding

Your guides are some of the most experienced and enthusiastic in the industry, bringing years of guiding experience from all over the UK and Europe. They are passionate about mountains, bikes, and the adventures they can take you on, and about sharing this passion with others. When they are not working, you can guarantee they'll be out on their own adventures somewhere in the mountains in the UK or abroad!

All fully qualified as Mountain Bike Leaders, professionally insured, and with up to date Outdoor first aid training, you can be sure you are in the hands of highly capable individuals who will ensure your trip runs as safely and enjoyably as possible.

Everyone who works for Endless Trails MTB is not only a mountain bike guide, but a true mountain person, bringing the extra experience that comes from years of working and playing in the mountains as Outdoor Leaders, Ski instructors, climbers, and mountaineers, to their job. 

keeping your money safe

The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 require travel companies to provide security for the monies that consumers pay for certain types and combinations of travel arrangements booked with them and for consumers’ repatriation in the event of their insolvency.

Endless Trails MTB Ltd is a company committed to customer satisfaction and consumer financial protection. We are therefore pleased to announce that, at no extra cost to you, and in accordance with the current ''The Package Travel, Package Tours Regulations '' all passengers booking with Endless Trails MTB Ltd are fully insured for the initial deposit, and subsequently the balance of monies paid as detailed in your booking confirmation form. The policy will also include repatriation if required, arising from the cancellation or curtailment of your travel arrangements due to the insolvency of Endless Trails MTB Ltd.

This Policy is issued by Evolution Insurance Company Limited which is registered in Gibraltar No. 88737 with a registered office at 5/5 Crutchett’s Ramp, Gibraltar, GX11 1AA. Evolution Insurance Company Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Commission in Gibraltar and authorised and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK.

This policy will not cover any monies paid for Travel Insurance or any claim relating to Air Flights. If you have booked flights as part of your travel, you should ensure that the company with which you booked the flights has the appropriate CAA/ATOL bonds in place.

Even though tour operators must hold this kind of insurance by law, there are very few UK mountain bike holiday companies that actually offer this peace of mind.

our philosophy

We love the mountains and wild, remote places, and we care deeply about the impact we have on our environment as mountain bikers. Julia has completed "Leave No Trace" training, and is proud to have worked with Ride Sheffield as an ambassador for several years. This fantastic Trail Advocacy group build, maintain and repair trails in the Peak District and greater Sheffield area, and seek to improve access for riders as well as improving the public's perception of mountain bikers. 

In addition, she is a member of the Trash Free Trails Steering group. Trash Free Trails is an organisation of passionate outdoors people, riders, runners and roamers, who exist to protect our trails and the wild places they take us. They aim to (re)connect people with nature through the simple yet meaningful act of removing single-use pollution from wild places.

 We choose carefully the trails we use on our trips depending on local weather and conditions in order to minimise environmental impact, and make contributions from trip profits to local trail funds in the areas where we ride. These include the Aberdeenshire Trail Association and Tayside Trail Association. We visit these areas on our Scotland trips and always greatly appreciate the work done by volunteers from these groups to keep the trails maintained and in fantastic condition!