It doesn’t matter how old you are, the excitement of freewheeling down a narrow trail with the air whipping past your face and ears is one of those cheap thrills in life that you never tire of. If you loved it when you were six, there is every reason to believe you will still love it when you are sixty!

Mountain biking is great fun and is relatively inexpensive, compared to many sports, though just as healthy. It is also very environmentally friendly. Whether you like rocky mountain biking or just a Sunday morning trek through the countryside, you get a great cardiovascular workout and keep your carbon footprints invisible.

At some point in their lives, all children ask for that special Christmas or birthday present: a new bike. From the first tricycle to the latest mountain bike, this will become one of their favourite possessions – and possibly one of the greatest headaches for most parents!

Most children start their cycling adventures with a tricycle and this teaches them the first steps in learning to ride. Indeed, many children learn to ride a tricycle even before they learn to walk. They can learn the valuable lessons of steering and pedalling, under supervision, in the safety of their own house or garden. As soon as they become more proficient they are eager to progress to small childrens bikes with training wheels or stabilisers.