The AI Biker

PRINTABLE TRIP PLANNER

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A deliberately unglamorous list of things that stop a brilliant ride becoming a very expensive walk.

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Before booking

  • Confirm every rider is comfortable with the planned grade and terrain.
  • Check whether uplift, day passes, hire or coaching must be booked.
  • Ask accommodation about secure bike storage, washing and drying space.
  • Keep a lower-grade or weather-resistant alternative nearby.

Twenty-four hours before

  • Read the official trail-status and forestry or land-manager update.
  • Check weather, daylight, parking, opening hours and road disruption.
  • Download the official route map and save an offline navigation option.
  • Tell someone the riding plan and expected return time for remote routes.

Bike and riding kit

  • Helmet, gloves, eye protection and any venue-required protective kit.
  • Working brakes, suitable tyres, lubricated chain and charged electronics.
  • Tube or plugs, pump, tyre levers, multi-tool, quick link and spare hanger.
  • Waterproof layer, warm layer, food, water and personal medication.

At the trailhead

  • Read current signs and closures even if the online page looked clear.
  • Confirm the route grade, direction, distance and last safe exit point.
  • Record the car-park location and emergency access information.
  • Ride to the conditions, share multi-use trails and leave no trace.