Park rules

SUITABILITY TO PARTICIPATE DISCLAIMER

This notice applies to your attendance at Dyfi Bike Park (“Bike Park”) which is operated by Dyfi Bike Park Limited. By attending the Bike Park, you agree to be bound by this disclaimer notice (as set out below).

Please read carefully before signing. If you have any questions, just ask either via email [email protected] or to a member of the Dyfi Crew when you arrive.

Attending the Bike Park

IMPORTANT—PLEASE READ

By attending the Bike Park, you agree that you:

  • have read and will comply with the Safety Briefing;
  • have read and will comply with the Mountain Bike and Equipment Checklist;
  • have read and will comply with the Mountain Biker’s Code of Conduct;
  • where applicable you have read and will comply with the Junior Rider Policy;
  • will comply with any notices, warnings or instructions that are displayed or given to you by our team. Please ask our team if you have any issues or questions;
  • will act and behave in a responsible, sensible and safe manner at all times;

You are responsible for any personal equipment or property that you use at the Bike Park and you will ensure that such equipment or property is in good working order, has been properly maintained and is used safely and in accordance with its instructions.

Mountain biking is a dangerous, high risk activity and includes substantial obstacles. It is a potentially demanding and physical activity. There are risks associated with mountain biking that we cannot fully remove or mitigate. You should ensure that you are fully aware of the associated risks.  There is a risk of injury and death when undertaking such activities. If you are not comfortable with this, please do not proceed.

What are we are responsible for?

IMPORTANT—PLEASE READ

In the absence of any negligence or other breach of duty by us:

  • you attending the Bike Park is entirely at your own risk;
  • use of any equipment or property is entirely at your own risk;
  • we are not responsible or liable for any theft, damage, destruction or loss of your equipment, property or possessions at the Bike Park;
  • you will be liable for any damage or loss caused by you.

Fitness to participate

We are not qualified to express an opinion confirming that you are fit to attend the Bike Park, and you must ensure that you are fit to attend. You must not attend if you are suffering from any serious medical condition or have recently undergone surgery unless you have a certificate of your fitness from your doctor.

You must not attend if you are pregnant or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

We do not assess your skill level, abilities, competency or the suitability of the activities for you.   You understand that the Trails are graded according to ability. You must ensure that you are competent to ride each trail. If in doubt, start on the easiest trails and work your way up.  Use the “Trail Grades Explained” guidance and trail difficulty indicators to find trails suitable for you.

Right to record or take photographs

During your attendance at the Bike Park filming, photography and broadcasting may take place, which may capture or record you in images and/or recordings. For information about how your personal information will be used, please see our Privacy Notice [https://www.dyfibikepark.co.uk/privacy-policy].

By attending the Bike Park, you grant permission for us to record and use your voice, image and likeness captured by any means (including using mobile devices, telephones and cameras) during, at or around the Bike Park. This may be used in photographic images and/or films and for advertising our events or the Bike Park.

If you are a parent, guardian or responsible adult accompanying a person under 16 years of age, you agree to the recording and use for the purposes set out in the above paragraph on behalf of that person who is under 16.

We only use your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Notice [https://www.dyfibikepark.co.uk/privacy-policy]. Please ensure you take the time to read this, as it includes important information.

Attendance by Junior Riders

If you are not at least 16 years of age, you must be accompanied by your parent, guardian or a responsible adult in accordance with our Junior Rider Policy below.

If you are a parent, guardian or responsible adult accompanying a Junior Rider, you agree to be responsible for their compliance with this disclaimer notice.

Governing law and jurisdiction

The laws of England and Wales apply to this disclaimer, although if you are resident elsewhere you will retain the benefit of any mandatory protections given to you by the laws of that country.

Any disputes will be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales. This means that you can choose whether to bring a claim in the courts of England and Wales or in the courts of another part of the UK in which you live.

Before you sign this disclaimer notice, it is important that you have read and understood the statement in full. If there is any term in this disclaimer notice that is not clear to you or you do not understand, please speak to a member of our team or contact us at [email protected] before you sign.

SAFETY BRIEFING

It is important that everyone who uses Dyfi Bike Park takes note of the following Health and Safety advice:

  • Mountain biking, like any extreme sport, is dangerous and includes substantial obstacles, which can be physically testing. There is a risk of injury and death when undertaking such activities.
  • Trails are graded according to ability. Ensure that you are competent to ride each trail. If in doubt start on the easier trails and work your way up.
  • Always perform a pre ride of any trails you intend to ride; trails change with weather conditions and from continual trail amendments and improvements, do not assume they will always be exactly the same each time you visit.
  • Follow the ‘Mountain Bikers Responsibility Code’.
  • Children aged 16 and under need to be supervised by a parent or guardian (over 16 years of age) at ALL times.
  • Riders aged 14 and under must have a responsible adult rider with them at all times.
  • No under 12s without consent.
  • You must ALWAYS wear a FULL FACE helmet and KNEEPADS. We also strongly advise eye protection, gloves and body armour. If you do not have a helmet and kneepads you will not be allowed to ride in the park or use the uplift service.
  • Read and adhere to all advice signs while using the trails.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure your equipment is fit for purpose.
  • The uplift loading and unloading areas are a higher risk environment with moving vehicles and trailers.  Follow all instructions and remain within designated/indicated areas at all times.
  • Please use the seatbelts at all times in the uplift vehicles (where provided).
  • It is your responsibility to load and secure your bike during the uplift.
  • Any abusive, dangerous, rude or anti-social behaviour as well as riders caught riding without a valid ride pass will not be tolerated and will lead to the participant(s) being removed from the Bike Park and/or a ban.
  • Anyone who is visibly intoxicated or under the influence of drugs shall not be permitted to participate and may be asked to leave the premises.
  • We ask that everyone washes their bike upon arrival and before leaving the park.

Mountain Bike and Equipment Checklist

The trails at Dyfi Bike Park (“the Bike Park”) are rough, challenging and demanding on both bike and body. Therefore, only mountain bikes are permitted to be used on the trails at the Bike Park. Hybrid bikes, gravel bikes or bikes which are not suitable for the terrain are not permitted on safety grounds.

E-bikes are welcome at the Bike Park, but they must be classed as an EAPC (electrically assisted pedal cycle), and the motor should not propel the bike beyond 15.5mph. Bikes with a throttle assist are not allowed. Children under 14 are not permitted to ride E-bikes at the Bike Park in accordance with UK law.

When riding at the Bike Park all persons are recommended to follow the principles below:

  • We recommend the use of an appropriately sized, high quality, modern, long-travel (140mm front and rear), full suspension bike with good quality hydraulic disk brakes.
  • Before riding always inspect your equipment or have it checked by a qualified bike mechanic. Inspect the bike frame and forks for cracks, damaged or dented areas prior to attending the Bike Park. Check for any damage after each run  and especially after a crash, however minor. Do not ride on damaged equipment.
  • Full-face helmets and knee pads are mandatory at all times when riding a bike at the Bike Park (including when climbing). YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED RIDE IN THE PARK OR USE THE UPLIFT SERVICE WITHOUT A SUITABLE HELMET OR KNEE PADS.
  • You must ensure that your helmet meets standard EN1078 as a minimum, is less than three years old, is in good shape and properly adjusted. We highly recommend using a helmet with a higher level of protection such as ASTFM F1952-DH.
    Gloves, eye protection and body armour are also recommended.
  • Ensure you have sufficient brake pads to stop your bike while descending; two working brakes, and we highly recommend disc brakes for improved control.
  • Front and rear axles (quick release or bolt through type) should be tight.
  • Headset and stem must be secure with no looseness or play.
  • Tyres should be at least 1.5” wide with off-road tread. Check that your tyres are in good condition, with plenty of tread and no cuts or abrasions in the sidewall and that rims show no cracks or signs of weakness, all spokes should be tight and intact.
  • Handlebar and handlebar grips must be tight and unable to spin. Handlebars must have bar end plugs (or grips that fully enclose the end of the bars) installed. Due to the nature of our trails drop bars are not permitted.
  • Seat and seatpost need to be fastened securely and dropper seatposts checked that they are functioning correctly.
  • Check pedals are secure and do not have excessive play. Pedals with Toe Strap fastenings are not permitted.
  • Suspension should be in good working order with no leaks or loose parts.
  • Fixed child carriers such as shotgun seats, rear rack seats or tag-a-long devices are not permitted.

Please Note: If a member of the Dyfi Bike Park team deems your bike to be unsafe they will prevent you from accessing the trails.

MTB Responsibility Code

Following the code below will increase the chance that all riders have a fun and safe experience at Dyfi Bike Park (“Bike Park”).  Remember that even when following all instructions mountain biking does carry inherent risk.

If you are in need of assistance, contact our Medical Team on 07506 923114 or 999 in an emergency. If you have called an ambulance, where possible please inform one of our team so we can assist in guiding them to you. 

If you come across a rider who is hurt, do not move them, notify the Bike Park staff immediately by calling 07506 923114 or 999 in an emergency.

We reserve the right to remove wristbands or ban riders from the Bike Park for breaches of the Mountain Biker’s Responsibility Code.

All persons riding at the Bike Park shall follow the rules below:

  • All riders must display one valid wristband on their handlebar at all times. Expired passes must be removed from handlebars.
  • Always carry a mobile phone with an ICE (In Case of Emergency) number saved and make sure it is charged.
  • Avoid riding alone, it’s safer and more fun to ride with your mates. If you do ride alone, please ensure you let us know when you sign in.
  • Stay in control at all times. It is your responsibility to avoid crashing into other riders and objects around you!
  • Be respectful and aware of other riders varying skill levels, relax and have fun.
  • Always inspect trail features before you ride them. You must be competent in the technique required to ride them. If you do not feel comfortable or competent to ride the features do not attempt that trail, there may be even more challenging features further down the trail.
  • Do not stop on the trail. Pull off the trail in a safe place if you need to stop for any reason.
  • Inspect any features you are unsure of on foot prior to riding them. Beware of other riders when doing so, do not leave your bike on or near the trail.
  • When entering a trail or starting downhill, you must look up the trail and give way to other riders coming down the trail.
  • Pay attention to trail merges, the rider in front has priority, and the rider behind must manage their speed to give way. Be sensible and courteous.
  • Respect the trail gradings, read the “Trail Grades Explained”  and check the trail difficulty indicators. Begin on the easier trails and do not ride trails that are beyond your current level of ability.
  • Even if you have ridden a trail before, be careful! We make ongoing changes and improvements to the trails and features, so they may have changed since your last visit.
  • Be aware that the Bike Park trails are set in a mountain and forestry environment which poses risks including:
      1. Forestry environment risks: trees, stumps, branches, brash and vegetation can cause injury.  Forests are unpredictable environments where trees can be subject to lose limbs, branches and even snap or blow over in high winds or extremes of temperature and weather. Riding bikes within woodland has an inherent risk from the trees that form the woodland environment.
      2. Mountain Environment risks: exposure to fast changing weather conditions, steep slopes, rocky areas and outcrops and exposed trail edges.
  • All forest roads within the Bike Park are live and in use, expect to encounter vehicles, including HGV’s on the site when crossing or travelling on forest roads. Please avoid using the uplift road as a climbing trail. If you have damage to your bike and coming down the climbing trail please wave down the uplift driver.
  • Trail conditions change with the seasons and the weather; mountain biking is an all-weather sport but respect the added challenge and risk that rain, ice, mud, dust and wind can pose to you. If it is windy, do not attempt jumps; keep both wheels on the ground, and stay on the easier trails.
  • Avoid riding when daylight has faded, and it is dark on the trails. Please note it will be significantly darker within the forest than on open ground.
  • Keep off closed trails and forest areas and obey all signs and warnings.
  • Stay on marked trails only. Do not cut switchbacks or modify trails.
  • Only ride the trails during opening hours. There is no access to the trails when the Bike Park is closed.
  • Do not push-up or ride up downhill trails.
  • Respect your environment; please take your litter home with you.
  • You are not permitted to ride at the Bike Park if your ability is impaired through the use of drugs or alcohol.
  • Be friendly, courteous and respectful to your fellow riders, poor conduct will not be tolerated.
  • Please be aware of and courteous to walkers and other user groups within the Bike Park boundary.
  • Please help us maintain the Bike Park. If you see a problem on the trails report it to us.
  • Know your limits and ride within them.

Junior Riders Policy

For the purposes of this policy a Responsible Adult who is an individual who is over the age of 18 and has the child’s parent or guardian’s written consent to supervise the child at the Bike Park.

Age 14-16

Must ensure that a parent/guardian completes the online Acceptance of Risk and Registration Form (with emergency contact details) when the booking is made.

Must arrive with a parent/guardian or a designated Responsible Adult who will remain in the park throughout the time the junior is riding.

Are allowed to ride trails by themselves or with friends.

Age 12-13
Must ensure that a parent/guardian completes the online Acceptance of Risk and Registration Form (with emergency contact details) when the booking is made.

Must arrive with a parent/guardian or designated Responsible Adult who will ride with and be responsible for the junior rider throughout the day.

Are NOT allowed to ride trails on their own or with friends without their Responsible Adult.

Under 12
Riders under the age of 12 are only allowed by directors’ discretion and assessment. An assessment MUST be arranged prior to booking and cannot be done on the day.

Must ensure that a parent/guardian completes the online Acceptance of Risk and Registration Form (with emergency contact details) when the booking is made.

Must arrive with a parent/guardian or Responsible Adult who will ride with and be responsible for the junior rider throughout the day.

Are NOT allowed to ride trails on their own or with friends without their Responsible Adult.

Bike Park Rules for Junior Riders:

  1. ALWAYS move clear of the track if you stop.
  2. ALWAYS ride with your Responsible Adult.
  3. NEVER push back up any sections of track.
  4. NEVER ride Triple Diamond trails.
PARK RULES UPDATES:

Created on: June 15 2019
Edited: March 2 2022
Edited: October 05 2025