The Isle of Man is the perfect destination for a cycling trip, with enough testing terrain to challenge even the most serious cyclists and plenty of quiet lanes roads for sightseers and families who want to take it at their own pace. Despite the Island’s size, the scenery is extremely diverse with wonderful coastal roads, scenic country lanes and sweeping glens to discover.

Silly Moos is part of the Cyclists Welcome Scheme, offering a range of additional facilities and services to help make your stay more comfortable. We offer a drying room for you to hang wet clothing overnight.

Numerous events are held annually and the Island has an ever increasing list of notable cyclists competing on the international stage, and events for all types of cyclists – both young and old.

So make sure to pack your gear, bring your bike and head over to Silly Moos!

Mountain Biking - Island Guide

The Isle of Man’s forests and countryside contain a huge variety of cycle trails ranging from open natural tracks, gravel paths to purpose built single-tracks – perfect for mountain bikers or a family ride out. Forests can be linked to make a full day’s ride out by following way-marked routes that take advantage of the Island’s network of Byways and Greenway Roads.

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Road Cycling - Island Guide

You don’t have to be a racer to enjoy cycling in the Isle of Man: the beauty and diversity of the Manx countryside makes it attractive to cyclists of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re looking for a physical challenge or simply enjoy cycling as a means of leisurely sightseeing, the Isle of Man has a huge amount to offer.

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Cycle Hire

If you are coming to the Island via boat, you can easily take your bike with you on the ferry. However, if you’re flying or you would rather not bring your own bike, you can easily hire one while you’re here. Outdoors Ramsey is our nearest Cycle Hire shop. It is an outdoor activity shop which also provides mountain bikes for hire, all fitted with intermediate tyres to give you the smoothness on the road along with the grip for off-road.

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Trail Grading & Safety - Guide

Mountain Bike Grading Information Is the trail for you? Find the right grade for your abilities.

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Cycling Friendly Eateries - Island Guide

The Cyclists Welcome Scheme ensures that cyclists’ specific needs are catered for when they arrive for a meal. Businesses in the scheme are all committed to welcoming cyclists through their doors - even if they arrive covered in mud! They are also well prepared to safely store bikes and provide facilities to refill water bottles and dry equipment. While there, customers can also find out about the local area by checking out the map provided and information on nearby attractions.

Visit the official tourism guide