We've just got news from Bryn Bettws Lodge Mountain bike centre about a dedicated Mountain Bike Training facility that's just opened in South Wales.
We've stayed in the cabins several times since they first opened and now they've developed into a whole MTB complex. Anyway here's what they told us yesterday:
"The first dedicated mountain bike coaching, training and adventure riding centre in South Wales is now opening it’s doors to the public at Bryn Bettws Lodge Mountain Bike Centre near Neath and Port Talbot just 12 minutes from J40 of the M4 and Neath or Port Talbot Railway Stations. To find out what we can do for you Tel 01639 893661.
Afan Valley MTB manage all facets relating to mountain biking on the site and have a new fleet of KHS and GIANT full suspension bikes for use in the Training School and Hardtails available for use over the new Distillery Trail link for general Hire.
Over recent years Afan Valley MTB have become the recognised provider of the MIAS accredited Mountain Bike Leader Awards and the newly accredited MIAS Welsh Mountain Bike Leader Award’s Level one & two. Both courses are approved by AALS and the MOD and are an ideal start on the ladder into the outdoor sports industry or simply a new training opportunity.
The Bryn Bettws Lodge offers accommodation for 40 in small en-suite mini dorms. The centre has a Restaurant, Mountain Bike Shop, Parking, Camping, Showers, Toilets, a Training School and other Corporate Persuits can quite easily be accommodated on and around the site. The Centre has immeadiate access to Mountain Bike trails that were voted as the tenth best in the World.
A new Dirt Bike & Personal Riding Skills trail that will incorporate berm’s, table tops, rhythm sections, technical climbs, technical descents, rock drop off’s, humps, bumps and steps is under construction and as such will incorporate all the facets needed to train the next generation of professional Mountain Bike Guides and Leaders.
The new MIAS approved Bryn Bettws Lodge has already drawn interest from overseas National Teams seeking accommodation and Training Facilities for the 2012 Olympics. The team at the new centre are happy to be bringing cycle sport to a deprived part of Wales. Afan Valley MTB support IMBA the (International Mountain Biking Association UK).
At the Bryn Bettws Lodge we can provide a facility for company key personnel development and Team Bonding or simply an Adventure Afternoon. Schools can benefit from staying overnight and developing young peoples outdoor interests be it Walking Riding or observing the night sky,
People involved with Mountain Bike Projects can gain a MIAS accredited Mountain Bike Leader qualification go to www.afanmtb.com. Or contact us at
Afan Valley MTB. Afan House Gyfylki. Tonmawr. Neath SA12 9SP Tel 01639 893661 Mob 07882 595694 Email mtbhire@tiscali.co.uk