About Martin Davidson
Experienced Mountain Biker, that also Road rides, I've ridden trails all over the UK including England, Scotland & Wales. I've also ridden in Europe (The French Alps, Spanish Sierra Nevada mountains plus the Basque Country), the Balearic Islands, Corsica & the Canaries. I've been Mountain Biking as long as the sport has been going & probably before! I'm 62 but as a T shirt which was bought for me by my Mother states "Never underestimate an old man on a Mountain Bike", I ride every discipline but mainly singletrack trails. I have two mantras in life the first one, "If you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much space!" & second "If you're riding as fast as you can & you're still in control, you're obviously not going fast enough!" I also like road riding but Love Mountain biking! Oh I also ski. May your trails all be dry & dusty, Live long & prosper, care for the planet & leave only tyre marks.🤙🚵♂️
19,807 km
1465:16 h
Recent Activity
Martin Davidson went mountain biking.
August 25, 2025
What was in my opinion the premier MTB trail in North Wales is now a broken shadow of it's former self😱 Consisting of two loops (the original Red Loop & the slightly younger & completely different feeling Purple Loop) they are linked together in a very loose figure of eight. Unfortunately the lower end of the Purple Loop is now unnavigable from the Dolen Eyri signpost. Currently (25.8.2025) there are many closures & diversions in place. Annoyingly some of which are "Red Herrings" & completely rideable beyond the closure barrier!😡 Be aware this is extreme terrain where the elements can change in an instant. There's no Visitor Centre a small parking area & it's a very strenuous pedal. Tell someone where you are going in the first instance.
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Martin Davidson went cycling.
August 24, 2025
Flat with two pimples of a climb😉👍 Brew Stop at Burton Manor(very pleasant) or Hadlow Station Willaston (Wirral Way)
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Martin Davidson went mountain biking.
August 21, 2025
As of 21-08-2025 during the current heatwave everywhere is bone dry & very easy to ride. This ride would normally be a bit of a mudfest. You should be able to extend this ride along the canal to the Millennium Greenway by Blacon or continue into Chester & Telford's Wharf but the Towpath is closed at Backford for maintenance. This is also highly walkable if a bit long. Stop off at the Bunbury Arms in Stoak for refreshments 😉👍🚴🚵
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Neil likes this.Martin Davidson went mountain biking.
August 19, 2025
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Martin Davidson went cycling.
August 17, 2025
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Martin Davidson went cycling.
August 17, 2025
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Martin Davidson went mountain biking.
August 13, 2025
Fast N furious, loose n rutted. Avoid the sheep 🐏 & Grouse or anticipate the wrath of a very angry Welsh Hill Farmer! Treat the offpiste with respect! Unbelievable views of Worlds End Limestone Escarpment & the Horseshoe Pass
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12.2km/h
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Martin Davidson went cycling.
August 10, 2025
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Martin Davidson went cycling.
August 6, 2025
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The carpark is very limited & only open below the barrier at the entrance to the forest. Payment is voluntary via the Penmachno on line page or with cash into the 'glory hole' @money box. The trail is run & maintained by local volunteers (unfortunately I fear they may have long gone). Hot food & good…