Plas y Brenin Powers Up with New Electric Mountain Bike Courses

Getting to grips with Snowdonia’s many mountain bike trails will now be easier with Plas y Brenin’s new e-mountain bike courses starting in September.

The popularity of e-bikes has seen an upsurge in those looking to explore more technical and demanding tracks. Plas y Brenin’s purpose-built bike centre includes a specialist workshop and on-site skills courses. So as well as heading out on amazing trails, participants will be able to practice on dedicated skills areas and wider tracks.

The E-Bike Essentials course will also provide riders with a dedicated action plan for their future riding journeys. Led by experienced instructor James Bruton, you can even try out the Specialized Turbo Levo e-mountain bike before committing to buying your e-bike.

Going beyond the essentials course is a two-day E-Bike Snowdonia experience, taking in several of North Wales’s classic routes. This includes the stunning Gwydir forest, the breath-taking North Wales coastal routes, and the varied mountainous trails from the Plas y Brenin base. Access to the Martin, Penmachno and Coed y Brenin trail centres are nearby, including the Yr Wyddfa – one of the country’s most iconic mountain bike routes.

James Bruton, senior instructor for the e-bike courses at Plas y Brenin, has over a decade of mountain bike leadership.

He said: “e-bikes offer an enhanced experience for all levels of riders, and we’re pleased to be able to offer our new course for novices and existing riders alike. In addition, our dedicated workshop session will help new owners get to know their bikes, undertake safety and maintenance efficiently, and build confidence in their future riding.”

For more information and to book the courses, please visit:

E-Bike Essentials – https://pyb.co.uk/courses/e-bike-essentials/

E-Bike Snowdonia – https://pyb.co.uk/courses/e-bike-snowdonia