Bemerton Heath has just opened its new asphalt pump track off Western Way in Salisbury, designed and built by On Track. The standout feature quickly becoming On Tracks trademark in their builds is the dual-takeoff jump line, paired with a low-profile loop and a progressive track, giving riders a full progression ladder in one space. The track is also floodlit.
Beicio Cymru has confirmed the four-round 2026 Welsh MTB XC Series, taking in Llandegla, Dare Valley, Forest of Dean and Llangollen. Further details land early next year, but riders can already lock in the dates.
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A positive plug of our recently updated NI trail listings brought a strong rider backlash on Social Media - and a clear picture of how tough things feel on the ground. Riders pointed to long-term closures, storm-hit forests and trail-centre features that now feel dated or neglected, with several centres still dealing with the impact of recent storm damage.
Alongside this, riders highlighted places like the Cavehill Initiative as examples of volunteer-led energy that still feels connected and active, while the new Outscapes Volunteer Maintenance Scheme begins to run sessions across several official centres. Whether the latter efforts can help shift things forward remains an open question. If you ride in Northern Ireland - trail centres, natural trails or volunteer-built spots - we’d like to hear your experience.
Trail building has returned after the long post-COVID break, and riders are being invited to help shape what comes next.
Swinley Bike Hub have added a new slalom line and jump zone to The Summit skills area, expanding the bookable progression setup with fresh turns and a compact jump line.
