A BIT ABOUT US
About Us
Trail Explorer began in 2007, sharing mountain bike content and documenting local rides, trails, and adventures. What started as a passion project quickly built a following of like-minded riders who shared a love for exploring new places on two wheels.
In 2020, Trail Explorer evolved into professional coaching and guiding, expanding into mountain biking, bmx, and paddle sports. Our goal has always been simple, to help people gain confidence, develop new skills, and enjoy the outdoors in a safe, supportive, and fun way.
In 2023, we opened Trail Explorer Cycle Works, a rider-owned bike shop and workshop in Barnoldswick. The shop offers bike servicing, suspension tuning, repairs, and high-quality parts and accessories and bikes, all backed by the same attention to detail and passion that started the Trail Explorer journey.
From creating mountain bike videos to running a full adventure business, Trail Explorer has grown, but the heart of what we do remains the same: sharing the love of riding and adventure.
Meet the Team
Owner
Adam Whitaker
Adam has many years of experience in the outdoors and has instructed in a number of roles, including adventurous training for the British Army.
Qualifications:
MIAS Mountain Bike Instructor - Level 5
MIAS Cycle FIT Maintenance - Level 5
British Cycling BMX Race Coach
British Cycling BMX Freestyle Coach
Cytech Level 2
BA (Hons) Outdoor Adventure Leadership - 1st Class
Paddlesports Instructor
Paddlesports Leader
Outdoor First Aid
Off Site Safety Management (OSSM)
Enhanced DBS
Instructor
Freya Evans
Freya has many years of leadership experience working with both adults and young people through professional work with outdoors centres and voluntary roles within the scouting association.
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Outdoor Adventure Leadership - 1st Class
Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI)
Paddlesports Leader
Cave Leader Level 1
Fencing Core Coach
Outdoor First Aid
Off Site Safety Management (OSSM)
Enhanced DBS
Shop Information
07447434405 trailexplorermtb@gmail.com
3 Ribblesdale Buildings, Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5NQ
Opening Times
Monday: 0930-17.30
Tuesdays: 1100-1830
Fridays: 1300-1730
Saturdays: 0900-1700
Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays: Closed