Mountain Biking

Our mountain bike trails are great for riders of a range of ages and abilities, so get your friends and family together to tackle the terrain!

Weekly Pay and Ride calendar

Week beginning 9 December

  • Monday - 09:00 - 16:00
  • Tuesday - 09:00 - 16:00
  • Wednesday - 09:00 - 16:00
  • Thursday - 09:00 - 16:00
  • Friday - 09:00 - 16:00
  • Saturday - 10:00 - 16:00
  • Sunday - 10:00-16:00

Week beginning 16 December

  • Monday - 09:00 - 15:00
  • Tuesday - 09:00 - 15:00
  • Wednesday - 09:00 - 15:00
  • Thursday - 09:00 - 15:00
  • Friday - 09:00 - 15:00
  • Saturday - 10:00 - 15:00
  • Sunday - 10:00 - 15:00

Week beginning 23 December

  • Monday - 09:00 - 15:00
  • Tuesday - 09:00 - 15:00
  • Wednesday - Closed
  • Thursday - Closed
  • Friday - Closed
  • Saturday - Closed
  • Sunday - Closed

Pay and Ride - MTB

Price: £7  |  Family £22 (four people, maximum two adults) 
Equipment hire: Bike with helmet - adult £13 / junior (under 18) £9 

These mountain biking sessions are great if you want to experience the freedom of our mountain bike trails. The trails can be used with either your own bike or by hiring a venue bike. 

Session times

Check out our weekly Pay and Ride calendar for times.

Please note during sessions the whole circuit may not be open due to private hire, grounds maintenance or when the venue is closed. During the winter months the trails may open slightly later to allow any frost or ice to melt. Hired equipment must be returned before sunset.  Please contact the venue before your visit.

Essential information

  • Check anything that may affect your visit to us such as last minute closures to the trails.
  • Pay and Ride sessions can be paid for on the day of riding or pre-booked up to 7 days before, subject to availability. Family Pay and Ride sessions are only available to book via Reception.
  • Riders are required to wear helmets
  • Only purpose built mountain bikes may be ridden on the mountain bike trails
  • When cycling at the venue you must wear a top at all times
  • Wearing cycling gloves is strongly recommended
  • Using headphones, earphones or earpieces is not permitted whilst cycling
  • Please ensure the activity band provided is attached to your helmet or handlebars and is visible at all times
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Self-Pedal Session - MTB

Price: Individual £17 (Voucher Only)

Equipment hire: Bike with helmet included

 These mountain biking sessions are great if you want to experience the freedom of our mountain bike trails. 

Session times

Check out our weekly Pay and Ride calendar for times.

Please note during sessions the whole circuit may not be open due to private hire, grounds maintenance or when the venue is closed. During the winter months the trails may open slightly later to allow any frost or ice to melt. Hired equipment must be returned before sunset.  Please contact the venue before your visit.

Essential information

  • Check anything that may affect your visit to us such as last minute closures to the trails.
  • Riders are required to wear helmets
  • Only purpose built mountain bikes may be ridden on the mountain bike trails
  • When cycling at the venue you must wear a top at all times
  • Wearing cycling gloves is strongly recommended
  • Using headphones, earphones or earpieces is not permitted whilst cycling
  • Please ensure the activity band provided is attached to your helmet or handlebars and is visible at all times
  • This session is only bookable online with a voucher
  • Bookings will close 24hrs before the start of the session
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MTB Skills

Session length: 90 minutes 
Price: £12 
Age: 10+ years 
Minimum height: 135cm / 4ft 5ins
Equipment hire: Gloves £4  |  Bike with helmet - adult £13 / junior (under 18) £9 

This coached session teaches intermediate mountain biking techniques required for safe, smooth and enjoyable trail riding, including: 

  • Effective cornering on both berms and flat corners 
  • Pumping over rollers
  • Safely negotiating step-ups and drop-offs 
  • Utilising bunny hops or front and rear wheel lifts in order to clear obstacles 

Essential information 

  • Riders are required to wear helmets
  • Wearing cycling gloves is strongly recommended and are available to hire
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Mountain Biking FAQs

How can I experience the mountain bike trails?

  • Skills sessions and pay and ride sessions will allow you to tackle these mountain bike trails which stretch around Lee Valley VeloPark.

What should I wear?

  • For mountain bike riding it is mandatory to wear a cycling helmet. We recommend the following:
    • Pads, gloves, cycling glasses. Legs, upper body and arms should be fully covered at all times.
    • Two layers of clothing (preferably close fitting) on your upper body.

Can I cycle when pregnant?

  • Cycling while pregnant is only permitted on the outside road circuit for health and safety reasons. Cycling carries inherent risks, you should be aware of and accept these risks and are fully responsible for your involvement in this cycling discipline. You must always ride within your own limits and after consultation with your health care professional.

Essential information

  • For coached sessions you must arrive at least 30 minutes before your session is due to start.
  • Riders must be capable of riding without stabilisers to use the mountain bike trails.
  • Children aged 11 and under must be accompanied by one parent / guardian to two children.
  • Children aged 12 and over do not require parent/ guardian supervision but this is recommended.
  • Children under 18 participating in any sessions e.g. General Taster Sessions, Youth Taster Sessions, skills sessions, pay and ride must bring a signed Parental/Guardian Consent Form with them to be able to participate in their session.
  • Should the child be participating in a ‘coached’ session the parent/guardian should remain in the area indicated by the coach during the safety briefing and/or follow meeting instructions given.
  • Equipment hire: Taster sessions include bike and helmet hire, all other sessions do not include any equipment (unless otherwise specified) - you can hire equipment (bike/helmet) from the venue but you will require personal identification and proof of address (utility, bank or other statements must be less than three months old).
  • Riders are required to wear helmets and safety equipment while cycling on any of the four circuits at Lee Valley VeloPark. Where this is not included in the session cost you may hire a helmet from the venue. The helmet must be worn correctly at all times when with a bike. If you wish to bring your own it must meet the current UK safety standard - BS EN 1078:1997.
  • Cycling and other activities available at Lee Valley VeloPark carry inherent risks. You should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for your own actions and involvement. If you're unsure whether you are able to participate in any activity, or if you have any questions concerning our terms and conditions, your booking form or the safety and risk declaration, please ask a member of staff before you enter into a contract or agree to partake in cycling at Lee Valley VeloPark
  • Please take the time to read Lee Valley VeloPark terms and conditions

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