Once in a while a ride comes back into the memory that strikes you as being a classic. Such an experience is found at  Mabie on the Endura Phoenix trail.

17km of red graded route just about has elements of everything you need for the classic ride, a good place to talk bike on site, a mixture of classy mature woodland, open areas for you to get to grips with some pretty, pretty views – that is if you can look up from the challenging technical trails that have been provided for you to enjoy.

There is singletrack natural and pure, 7stanes quality created trail, wooden “North shore” style sections, a memorable burn splash, unforgettable climbs and spine tingling descents. The route is now in its second year and is settling in nicely with some recent improvements to the notorious bad step. Whilst most of the route is totally weather proof, the ridge remains a natural section so it repays riding during dry weather to get the best out of its features.