Get ready for some wheel fun this summer as we pick out some of the UK’s best cycling spots

SPRING is here, which means it might be time to pump your tyres and pack a cold drink.

Find scenic spots in the UK to tackle on two wheels, with flat paths, challenging routes and wicked wildlife.

Mountain biking on Crug Mawr in the Black Mountains, Brecon Beacon national park, Wales

Whether you’re enjoying a family outing in the fresh air or a weekend of BMXing in the hills, the UK is packed with cycle-friendly destinations.

Biking holidays are growing in popularity, with stunning spots to be found right on your doorstep.

From beginner bikers to seasoned cyclists, we’ve picked out some cycling hot spots to tackle this year.

Get the right gear before you head to the great outdoors from shops such as Evans Cycles, Tredz or Chain Reaction Cycles.

Shropshire

Vintage cycle on the Lancashire Cycleway

If you’re looking to enjoy the Great British countryside with the kids, then Shropshire is the place to go, with plenty of family-friendly cycling routes that will suit even the littlest legs.

For a traffic-free route, set off from the Darwin Geogarden in Shrewsbury and cycle through Quarry Park, following the River Severn to Uffington.

This 10-mile route takes in playgrounds, cafes, the Quarry swimming baths and plenty of cafes for a spot of lunch by the river.

Fancy a little more of a challenge? Be sure to check out the Uffington White Horse while you’re in the area and climb the ancient ridges before speeding back down on your wheels.

Brecon Beacons

Couple on Taff Trail cycle path, Brecon Beacon National park

For a mountain biking adventure, you can’t get much better than the sweeping mountains of the Brecon Beacons.

For a knuckle-biting ride around the countryside, start from Talgarth and get ready to ride The Black Mountain Blitz; a 34-mile route with big climbs, single-track sections, and hair-raisingd escents.

For something a little lighter, take on the Usk reservoir loop for beautiful views, forest tracks and a couple of short climbs.

If you’re looking for a base camp, Brecon has plenty of accommodation on cycling routes. Check out places like Hawthorns B’n’B in Usk or The Dragons Back Pub and Bunkhouse for a cosy stay after a long ride.

The Pennine Cycleway

For a long-distance, multi-day cycling holiday, look no further than The Pennine Cycleway.

Boasting interesting wildlife, traffic-free tracks and chocolate box villages, this mammoth 327-mile route offers almost unbeatable British scenery.

With the chance to cycle from Derby to Berwick-upon-Tweed, this is the National Cycle Network’s longest route, winding through the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland National Parks.

If you’re tackling the entire route, give yourself a week to complete it and take in some of the country’s most beautiful landmarks on the way.