Remember that mountain biking is, like all sports, potentially dangerous so please do take care, ensure your bike is properly maintained (see our bike safety check) and wear appropriate safety clothing/helmet. Note that riding the Middleden trails or any other route mentioned on this site is done so at your own risk. This includes attending rides listed in our website or facebook pages which are, unless stated otherwise, arranged by volunteers not trained leaders. If in doubt about your abilities on a particular section get off and walk and consider getting professional training