Best place to take girlfriend?

I ask that in the mountain biking sense of course 
Im just getting back in to mountain biking, and would like to take my gf away for a weekend of riding (once again a biking reference.) Where would you suggest, that would be easy enough for her but still give me enough enjoyment that i dont fall to sleep?
She can ride a bike just fine, but she's never done any proper mountain biking.
Any suggestions would be great.

Im just getting back in to mountain biking, and would like to take my gf away for a weekend of riding (once again a biking reference.) Where would you suggest, that would be easy enough for her but still give me enough enjoyment that i dont fall to sleep?
She can ride a bike just fine, but she's never done any proper mountain biking.
Any suggestions would be great.
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Rutland is supposed to be nice.
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Miles and miles of relaxing green routes, take in some (or all) of Follow The Dog if you want to liven things up, reasonable cafe & bike shop, impossible to get lost...
I was thinking of taking her to Cannock Chase, i went up ther the other week myself and loved it. I just dont know if she would be up to doing any of the follow the dog trail. The other problem being that she has a pretty horrible apollo full sus bike. I cant quite convince her to buy a new one though, but maybe she'll change her mind once she throws it down some rough stuff.
As far as i was aware though. It was follow the dog, and the family trails? Is there anything out there thats in between those 2?
Swinnos also have a wide range of hire bikes if you want to get the mrs on a new machine
Other advice would be to consider going either daytime weekday if you can or failing that later on at the weekend (3pm or so), it can get very busy which can be intimidating if you're a beginner always having to pull over for faster people.
On the plus side its a lovely part of the world and you can hire decent log cabins at he holiday park 3 miles up the road.
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JayPic
If you are looking to go to Wales then I would recommend that you take her to Llandegla. There is a blue run that is excellent for beginners and still pretty good fun for experienced bikers if you give it some hammer
There are pretty good facilities there too and you can hire bikes if you want. Be warned though it gets very busy at the weekend so you are best getting there either before 09:30 or after 15:00.
There are also some good natural rides in the area if the weather isn't too bad. Check out http://www.ridetheclwyds.com/ Let me know if you need any more info on the routes, I also have some alternative routes that are pretty good and gf friendly!
Stu
P.S if your gf is anything like mine......
Whatever you do, don't speed off in front, let her take the lead and you follow
That sounds like just the ticket! Thanks mate, and I think her taking the lead would be best lol
She might be better off with a hire bike. Llandegla have orange G3's
+1 for Llandegla
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Yeah its pretty horrible, but theres no chance she'll buy herself a new one. I'll definately give Llandegla a look. Do you happen to know whats available accommodation wise there?
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Ha, somebody finally said it
I took my son there a few months ago and we did the green as he's only 6 and rode that with no problems.
2 weeks later I took him and mrs, D and we rode the blue, she's not too bad on a bike but not ver confident and had no problems tackling the blue run. The downside is the first climbs, whilst not a problem to MTBers, they might be off putting to girlies.
Just walk up with her.
I dont think there's much around Llandegla in the way of accomodation. The nearest towns are Wrexham and Ruthin. Ruthin being the most scenic and about 7 miles away.
Orange 5 AM Custom
Stay in Llangollen, not too far away
Eat and drink in the Corn mill, nice pub right on the river
Really nice place to have a night out
Let us know how you get on, Ive got the same dilema with my mrs
Cheers
Thanks for the tip. Im not sure when we'll be able to get away, but i'll be sure to report back!
We did the newly opened rock/boardwalk section too. It was a bit dicey in the wet, but she did it fine. You've got to love a girl who doesn't mind getting muddy!
What is The Monkey? I've heard it mentioned before. Just another trail?
The Professor
Cletus
I'm hoping I can get a kick out of a blue route - never done one, usually breaking the sound barrier, or my censored , on red or black so not sure whether I'll be bored or not but we'll see. Got to say I'm looking forward to geting out on the slopes with her anyway - what better way to spend a saturday...
Easy.
Yeah Sherwood isn't too far from me. Let me know how you get on mate, could be a cool day out for me and the missus! The other place that isnt too far from me is the Wyre Forest, do you know if they have much to ride there?
Sorry... just call me predictable... :roll: A mate of mine took his bird to Affan... she didn't make it out the car park before falling over ....
03 - Trek 8500
95 - P7 (Dead, but I loved it)
Year dot - Alpine Stars CR300 - Still going strong...
Can't wait to get out on saturday with her...
Spk soon.