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Through passion, dedication and experience, Marmalade MTB can take your mountain biking to a new and exciting level. The very experienced team of professional mountain bike leaders and coaches are based in the South East of England where Marmalade MTB was born by its founder Sean Howell in the heart of the South Downs National Park.

Our aim is simple – to provide everything you need, to explore and discover the thousands of miles of ancient bridleways and MTB trails that make the UK the premiere destination for mountain biking. The guide team are ready to lead you and your friends around any of our national parks or remote wilderness areas within the UK. We even have the Bike Bus to provide the ultimate wagon for your MTB adventures.

Whether it’s a 1-2-1 guided ride, weekend MTB break, corporate team building day, hen or stag party, then look no further than Marmalade MTB to provide a tailored mountain biking experience for all ages, fitness levels and technical abilities. Our professional leaders and MTB coach can also assist you and your friends with training inspiration, guidance and experience to ensure you hit your goals and aspirations for the mountain biking challenges, races and events you have signed up for in 2018 and beyond.

Take a minute to read some of the comments and feedback from the many mountain bikers who have experienced and enjoyed one of our professional guided mountain bike rides on the South Downs, Surrey Hills and beyond.

Marmalade MTB brings a whole new meaning to a dirty weekend down south! Jump on a train and within an hour of leaving London you could be shredding the finest trails in the south-east of England then relaxing in a spa-hotel with a cocktail or two in the hippest city in the UK. Whether it’s bike-camping, village retreats or 5 star luxury our purpose built biking-van is on hand to provide all the transfers and support to ensure your mountain biking weekend or short break is all about maximum fun. Check out our build-your-own short break mountain biking trips across the South Downs and the Surrey Hills.

What about finding your flow on endless sinuous singletrack on world class trails in Wales? Tempted? You should be! Come with us to the Brecon Beacons and South Wales and we will introduce you to the finest trail centres and natural riding the UK has to offer.

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Bike Bus

Our big blue Renault Master is the perfect vehicle to support our sociable guided mountain bike rides on the South Downs and the Surrey Hills. Let’s do our bit for the environment and van-share to reduce our carbon footprint. With its 7 passenger seats, separate bike garage, rear USB chargers, table and ample storage our Bike Bus takes the stress and strain out of travelling to the start of our rides. Simply let us know you need a lift and we will do our best to organise collection and drop off for you and your bike.