Three tips for cyclists
Cycling through beautiful countryside is a popular activity. Skövde offers the ideal conditions for a fantastic cycling trip through spectacular scenery, whether you enjoy sedate road trips or thrilling mountain biking over tree roots and rocks on Billingen’s trails.
Mountain bike tracks on Billingen
Billingen is a mountain in Skövde with several mountain bike tracks of varying lengths and levels of difficulty. The 37 kilometres of track weave through varied terrain of unapparelled natural beauty. Clear signage and a variety of different tracks mean that there’s something for everyone: novices, families and experienced cyclists alike.
See a map of the mountain bike tracks here: https://www.vastsverige.com/globalassets/skovde/dokument/billingen/mtb-spar_billingen_2019.pdf
Road cycling
The extensive network of minor roads around Skövde is perfect for cycling tours. These roads will take you through spectacular countryside, leading you to a wide range of sights, farm shops and summer cafés. We have compiled a selection of digital cycle trails at Ride with GPS, and you can download the maps direct to your GPS.
Billingen Bike Park
If you want to practise your skills, this is the place to do it! Billingen Bike Park has two asphalted pump track courses where you can work on your balance and technique. There is also a technique course, where you can further refine your skills. This is a fun and rewarding activity for cyclists of all ages.
Hire a bike
Träningskonsulten bike hire is located next to the mountain bike tracks on Billingen. Contact them for information about prices and booking.
tksport@traningskonsulten.se
+46 500-79 25 00
30K bike hire is located approximately 2 km from Billingen. Contact them for information about prices and booking.
store@30k.se
+46 500-792470
Photographer: Tobias Andersson
