BikePark Wales (BPW) will double in size, adding over 30,000 metres of new trails over the next few years, if its planning application for expansion…
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Rider access to Coed y Brenin could be choked following a private sale, according to the local community group that’s fighting to save it
Coed y Brenin and its historic trails could still be saved from closure if a local community group is given permission to take on the…
Scotland’s newest bike park disses tech for flow, and there’s a conveyor belt uplift too
If flow trails, jump lines and a conveyor belt uplift sounds like an exciting prospect to you, then Cairngorm Mountain Bike Trails has got to…
48 jumps in a row: BikePark Wales’ favourite trail reopens with more air than ever, and I can’t wait to ride it
BikePark Wales has just reopened its most iconic trail, the A470 Line, and this time around its 30% longer, packs in eight new jumps and…
Flyup 417 bike park in danger of closing due to Highways England roadworks
As reported in a recent video by Flyup 417 Bike Park‘s on the site’s YouTube channel (shown below), this popular venue may be forced to…
7Stanes favourite Dalbeattie consults on letting horse riders onto its mountain bike trails
Dalbeattie Forest, one of Scotland’s first official trail centres, is to be reworked with “enhancements” to the existing red and black routes, and its blue…
Getting dirty at Dyfi is no big deal as Muc-Off expands bike park sponsorship across the UK
Cleaning up after a sloppy day at the bike park just got easier with the news that Muc-Off is now sponsoring the bike wash at…
Love where you ride? Here’s how to take part in the first ever national trails survey, and help maintain access rights
If you value your local trails, want to improve relationships with the landowner and riders, and reduce tensions with walkers or horse riders, this one’s…
“There’s been progress in women’s mountain biking, but there’s still a long way to go” – ex-racer Manon Carpenter on her mission to reframe mountain biking
Mountain biking is often described as having an image problem. Unlike some areas of cycling, where people are a little too concerned about sock length,…
South Wales has a new bike park complete with uplift, green to black trails, and it’s opening for spring
South Wales has a brand new bike park opening this Easter, it’s called Hafod Trails and so far there are five tracks to ride, ranging…
Will AI benefit MTB? iBikeRide launches first of its kind MTB chat bot, where users can ask questions on everything from trails to gear
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to become more integrated into our lives, it’s finally made the leap to mountain biking. ‘But, how?’ You ask. Well,…
Wyllie Bike Park could soon become unrideable, campaigners warn, if plans to extract coal from local spoil tips go ahead
The Wyllie mountain bike trails in South Wales could soon become unrideable, if plans to extract coal in the local area are approved. That’s according…
Revolution Bike Park aims to reopen this summer with push-up races and Vision Line laps
After being forced to shut down last year, Revolution Bike Park has announced the welcome news they will be reopening the park in some capacity…
Reckless and Illegal uplifts threaten much-loved Welsh bike park – riders urged to ‘stay safe and ride smart’
Riding responsibly is part of the game with mountain biking. We ride off-road, to connect with nature, or to do gnarly stuff and enjoy time…
One of the UK’s best blue trails is scheduled for a revamp, with Ride Sheffield looking to crowdfund the cost
Community riding group Ride Sheffield, responsible for maintaining hotspots like Lady Cannings Plantation, has launched a fundraiser to help repair and refurbish the Cooking on…
Another UK trail network is losing its visitor centre, but this time it’s good news for Flyup 417 Bike Park
Flyup 417 Bike Park is on the way to getting a new visitor’s centre, complete with café, workshop and bike rental, after roadworks to the…
5 amazing new UK trails and bike parks to tempt you in 2024
Trail builders across the UK put in some serious graft in 2023. They made new trails, reworked some of our old favourites, and even opened…
Coed y Brenin, the UK’s original trail centre, could close this year after a spending squeeze, with the fate of its famous trails in limbo
Three Welsh visitor centres including the hallowed Coed y Brenin could close this year, with the fate of the trails surrounding them unknown. That’s according…
Riders warned that the car park for Dalbeattie Richorn (7Stanes) will be closed in February and March
Fans of slabs and granite-laden trails will likely be familiar with some of Dalbeattie’s offerings in Scotland, including its 15.5 mile Hardrock Trail red route.…
A new pump track near Leeds, dig day support on Raasay, a storage container for Bolehills, and new-rider money in Ballater: thanks PayDirt!
Grassroots cycling advocacy group PayDirt has announced the 19 new projects it will be funding after the 2023 round of applications. Four of which, are…