Proposals for creation of Pentland Trail Centre will be presented at an open public consultation on Tuesday 5 March 2019.
Trail News
Malvern mountain bikers help to clear paths and improve access for all
A group of thirteen mountain bikers spent last weekend not riding. Instead of riding in the unexpected February sunshine, they toiled with trail tools.
Four new tracks planned for Antur Stiniog
4.5km of new trail will be added to Antur Stiniog's existing trail network during early 2019 and they should all be ready to ride by
Ireland to get 300km of new mountain bike trails
A total of 300km (186 miles) of mountain bike trails are to be created in four distinct locations in Ireland as part of a project…
Five routes that’ll be rideable in most conditions
Rare but beautiful - bright, crisp winter days are worth getting up early for. Here are five trails that'll roll in most conditions.
Riding hotspots: here’s our pick of where to ride in 2019
New trails, new events and even a whole new trail centre - here’s our pick of where to ride in 2019.
Dirt Factory indoor bike park has found a home (for two years anyway)
New partnership announced that will see a Dirt Factory indoor bike park opening at Mayfield in Manchester next month.
Help compile list of Lakeland trails now unusable for all users after Fix The Fells repairs
The ongoing controversy over work carried out on Lake District paths by Fix The Fells. Horse riders are compiling a list a problem spots.
Wye Valley: some of the best trails this side of the Alps
The Forest of Dean gives up its singletrack secrets with a new bespoke uplift service from Wye MTB. Wye Valley off-piste!
Black Mountains Cycle Centre to charge double for using an e-bike
Black Mountains Cycle Centre become the latest place to start charging more to ride an e-bike on their trails. This time e-bikes pay double.
Threat of new gate to be installed on Peak District descent to slow down mountain bikers
We've just seen news via OpenMTB that user conflict on a popular Peak District bridleway. With threat of installing a new gate to slow down…
Strava removes descents from Live Segments
Downhill segments are still on Strava. But they will no longer show up via the Live Segments function. But is this the thin end of…
Proposals for new ‘progressive’ mountain bike trails in Elan Valley
Elan Valley Trust working with trail designers Back on Track on plans for new mountain bike trails situated in and around Llanerchi Woods.
Antur Stiniog aims to open up three more downhill runs
The North Wales uplift serviced gravity-fuelled mountain bike trail centre aims to expand its network with a green grade track and two other runs.
How locals fought a 10-year battle to defend trails from oil developers… and won
How local residents fought a 10 year battle to defend Leith Hill and its mountain bike trails from oil developers… and won.
Update on plans for chairlift-serviced bike park in Aberdeenshire
256-hectare site at Durris Forest would see more than 44km of chairlift-serviced mountain bike trails, an alpine park for skiing and snowboarding and more.
Will new National Parks limit our riding?
More of the UK’s natural trails and trail centres could get wrapped up in newly created National Parks, after a review of protected areas was…
Ashton Court looking for volunteers to maintain city centre trails
The time has come once again when Pedal Progression are on the lookout for volunteers to give up their time to help the trails.
New guidelines to tackle unauthorised mountain bike trails
A new guide tackling the issue of unauthorised mountain bike trails has been unveiled at the Scottish Mountain Biking Conference, beginning today in Aviemore.
Forestry Commission statement on Wharncliffe is not entirely good news
Here's the latest statement from the FC regarding the long-standing but illicit Wharncliffe trails under threat from Forestry Commission.