About us
Find out why we set Ride Bristol up as a charity
and who the trustees are
Our mission
Ride Bristol’s mission is to support and grow the incredible off-road cycling scene in Bristol, building, maintaining and fundraising for an extensive and varied local trail network for all.
We’re working to grow a vibrant, respectful and diverse community of trail users. We’ll help these users to be involved in the scene and give them opportunities to help it grow. We want to celebrate Bristol’s scene and provide information and resources to encourage people to enjoy the trails we love.
We are a registered charity and volunteer community, supported by a generous network of organisations and individuals.
Our values
Our values guide what we do and how we do it.
High quality trails
Great trails create great experiences which encourage more people to ride more often.
Welcoming
Everyone should have the opportunity to participate in off-road cycling and volunteering.
Think big
We should think big, take inspiration from all over the world and aspire to make Bristol’s trails the envy of the UK and the world.
Community
Volunteering and being part of a community help people to appreciate the trails we’ve got and feel good about themselves.
Inclusive
Bristol’s trails should offer something for everyone, from World Champions to first time riders.
We're stronger together
The more people we work with and connect with, the more we can achieve.
Meet the trustees
Sustainable trails, partnerships with landowners, riding groups driving this change, I see this around the UK and think, Ride Bristol can help make it happen here.
I am passionate about getting more people riding, I have had so much pleasure and so many great memories from riding that I’d like to pass this on. I’d like to work on and see improved access to an extensive and sustainable trail network that has something for everyone. Newbies to seasoned shredders.
Working to develop a great network of connected off-road trails, accessible from all over the city, creating a broad range of long-term, sanctioned new trails in the Bristol area, for riders of different levels, styles…
I wish I’d discovered mountain biking decades ago – it’s great escaping to the woods and has become my medicine, so I’m keen to introduce others to it!
When I heard the trail advocacy group was thinking of converting into a charity i knew this was a way of turning my day job as an accountant into something that could give back to the trails.
The calm connection with nature is a huge part of why I ride bikes and I care very much about the environment that provides the playground for our mountain biking community. As a Wild Trails trustee, I want to help maximise the opportunities for technical riding around Bristol in a way that is sustainable and ensures enjoyment and wellbeing for generations to come.
I’m excited about the huge potential of what we can achieve in and around Bristol with a little imagination, not just places to ride but how we might help more people to discover the joy of bikes trails and adventures.
Mountain biking provides me with a fantastic opportunity to escape from everyday stresses at home
and work, and it is great for mental and physical health. I’ve ridden bikes all over the world and
having a wide range of trails on my doorstep in Bristol is part of the appeal of the city. I want to use
my skills and passion for biking to maintain and expand the current trail network and support more
people to discover the benefits of riding.