1. Informational Purposes Only
The Ride Method provides tyre pressure and suspension setup recommendations, trail information and video content for informational purposes only. All recommendations are starting points based on the information you provide and should not be treated as professional mechanical advice.
Always use your own judgement when setting up your bike. Riding conditions, individual riding style and equipment condition all affect what settings are appropriate for you. We strongly recommend fine-tuning any recommendations based on your own experience and feel.
2. No Liability
The Ride Method and its operators accept no liability for any injury, damage, loss or adverse outcome arising from the use of recommendations, trail information or any other content on this website.
Mountain biking carries inherent risks. You are solely responsible for your own safety and the condition and setup of your equipment. Always ride within your ability and wear appropriate protective gear.
3. Trail Information
Trail information provided by our Trail Finder tool is sourced from publicly available data and AI-generated results. Always verify trail status, conditions and access directly with the trail centre or land manager before visiting.
Trail conditions change frequently. We make no guarantee that any trail listed is open, accessible or suitable for your riding level.
4. Brand Names & Trademarks
All brand names, product names and trademarks mentioned on this website (including but not limited to Fox, RockShox, Specialized, Trek, Marzocchi, Cane Creek, Öhlins and others) are the property of their respective owners.
The Ride Method is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of the brands listed. Brand names are used solely for reference purposes to help riders identify their equipment.
5. Embedded Videos
Videos displayed on our Tutorials page are embedded from YouTube and remain the property of their respective creators and channels. The Ride Method does not own or claim any rights to embedded video content.
6. Data Collection
If you choose to join our community by submitting your name and email address, this information is stored securely and used only to send you updates about The Ride Method community, rides and new content.
We will never sell your data to third parties. You can request removal of your data at any time by emailing us at hello@theridemethod.co.uk.
7. AI-Generated Content
Setup recommendations and trail finder results are generated by artificial intelligence (Claude, by Anthropic). While we have designed the system to provide accurate and helpful recommendations, AI can make mistakes. Always apply common sense and verify important information independently.
8. Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.