MBSwindon is a friendly and non-competitive club, with recognition from Swindon Borough Council and other official bodies. The aim of the Club is to promote mountain biking, training and fitness to members via this website and organised events. The club caters for all abilities, and we make sure that no one gets left behind on our rides. We also run training days and “Novice Friendly” events for new riders.

The club also manages the Croft Trail, overseeing all the hard work that goes on there as well as pursuing other areas of funding for the trail (which has relied mainly on donations from riders, club fees and some advertising on the website).

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the club and the trail and ride reports for previous events will provide more information.

Membership of the club is just £8 a year, this money goes to the upkeep of the trail as well as promoting and supporting the club and local mountain biking. As a member of MBSwindon, you will also gain all the benefits & discounts outlined below.

Club Benefits:

• Local rides (our ride reports page will give you an idea of what we get up to)
• Trips to places further afield such as Wales, Forest of Dean, Swinley Forest (our ride reports page will give you an idea of what we get up to)
• Access to a 3rd party liability insurance scheme (please see the British Cycling section below for more details)

Club Discounts:

Shops:

• Hargroves -  12% off all full price products including bikes and accessories, 15% off cleaning products, 15% off servicing (labour only), 15% off Stevens bikes. Buy one and get one free on Specialized tubes. Buy one and get one half price on Specialized tyres.
• The Big Adventure Store – 10% discount on all full price products and servicing
• Bourton Cycles – 10% discount on parts and accessories
• Noah’s Ark Cycles – 10% discount on accessories, 5% off bikes or 10% of bike’s value in clothes and accessories
• Fetish Bike Company - 10% off bikes, parts, accessories and labour
• Lodge Cycles – 10% discount at this bike shop located near the Afan trails in South Wales.
• Cotswold Outdoor – 15% discount at stores and online. A valid MBSwindon card must be shown in the store along with the discount code. The code is sent out with membership emails. If you are already a member then email tom at mbswindon dot co uk for the code.
• Epic Bleed Solutions - 10% discount

Training & Holidays:

• Red Kite Events – 10% discount off guided rides and coaching in mid Wales. Facebook page.
• Ski and Summer Morzine – 10% discount off list price on accomodation and transfers for summer chalets.
• Kate Betts – 15% discount on coaching sessions with Kate Betts, cross country and downhill champion.
• Afan Valley Cottage –  10% off this self-catering cottage at the top of the Afan Valley
• Bike Alp – 5% discount for groups of 4 or fewer, 10% discount for larger groups taking a mountain bike holiday in the French Alps (only 1 person needs to be a member)
• Emmy Hoyes @ Lily Bank Farm Cottage -  £19 off her beginners or intermediate MTB skills courses (£60 instead of £79, Emmy also does superb B&B and one-to-one sessions)
• Get Mountain Biking – 15% off any course (not valid with any other offer or any vouchers/tokens)
• MudTrek – 10% off weekly bookings at this “ski-chalet, for mountain bikers” next to Brechfa Trails
• Spirt Hill Trail – Year’s membership for £25 (instead of £30) and/or discounted rate for groups of 8+ riders (to £2.50 per rider)
• Tyddyn Bychan rural bunkhouse – 10% off bookings at this bunk barn located near several great trails in North Wales
• Braich Goch Bunkhouse and Inn – £16 per person per night (normally £17.50). Book all 26 beds and receive a 20% discount at the bar between 8 and 10pm on Fri and Sat nights. This bunkbarn is located right by the Climach-X trail and is also close to Coed y Brenin and Cadair Idris. Quote “BGO4MB” when booking.
• Hit the hills – 10% discount on bookings at their fully catered weekend trips.
• RutasporAlmeria – 20% discount on guided cycle holidays in Andalusia, Spain.

Sports Related:

• Miles Holloway Osteopath – 25% discount on initial consultation (£30 instead of £40), with follow-up treatments £30
• Therapy 4 Sports – 25% discount on massages, free injury consultations and £5 entry to yoga classes

Others:

• Go Red Driving School – 10% off driving lessons. Contact David Fletcher on 07806 321841
• Totally Divine- 10% off beauty treatments such as tanning, manicures and lashes
• GB Plumbing Services – 10% off plumbing & bathroom services (labour only), email chris.hopkinson70@gmail.com or call 07810823966
• Skurrays – £29.99 MOTs

British Cycling Affiliation:

In addition to joining MBSwindon, you are able to join British Cycling as an affiliate member for just £12 extra. This means that you’ll also get:

• Retailer discounts, including Wiggle (12%) and Halfords (15%)
• Guaranteed lowest price bike insurance
• Weekly email news letter
• Enhanced user account on britishcycling.org.uk
• 40% discounts on subscriptions to Mountain Biking UK, Cycling Plus, Pro Cycling, and What Mountain Bike magazines
• Free legal advice and support in the event of an accident
• Professional indemnity insurance for coaches, instructors and leaders
• Up to £10m liability insurance for non-competitive cycling
• Save up to 15% on cycle rescue and bike insurance
• Save up to 25% on Earlybird tickets and discounts to major UK cycle events, including VIP access

These discounts – in addition to the local ones that we’ve arranged ourselves – mean that you could potentially save the membership fee many times over, and that’s before you take the insurance into account.