MCN Dirt: So you've bought an adventure bike. What now?

Where to ride, what to wear, how to prepare: Your essential guide…

Where to ride

While we may not enjoy the same levels of freedom in the UK as some other European countries, there are still plenty of great places to ride on our crowded island.

If you look hard enough there are legal routes peppering the UK.

Areas including Wales, the Lake District, the Peak District and Northumberland are among the highlights, but there are lots of options wherever you live.

In fact, there’s even an on/off-road route that circles London. It’s like the M25 but a whole lot more fun!

So, how do you find out about these routes? Luckily, there are a number of easy ways…