THE MERIDA EX presented by Shimano

THE MERIDA EX presented by Shimano is a three-day enduro mountain bike event on Exmoor, running from 11 to 13 September 2026. It is open to analogue bikes and e-bikes, with categories for solo riders and pairs. Entries are limited to 80 riders.

Dates: 11 to 13 September 2026
Format: Three days of riding, with timed special stages and transfer riding
Who can enter: Analogue bikes and e-bikes, solo and pairs
Rider limit: 80 riders

Riding and race format

• 6 to 10 gravity special stages each day, using a dibber timing system
• 30 to 45 km of riding per day
• Approx. 1,500 to 2,300 m of climbing per day
• Access to private land and trails not available to the public outside the event
• Fully marked course
• Uplift at the start of each day
• Thursday afternoon warm-up ride (approx. 2 hours, 4 pm start)
• On-course water and feed stations, plus a vintage tea stop
• Medical cover and marshals throughout

Event weekend details

• Friday starts around 12 noon
• Saturday is an all-day ride
• Sunday finishes mid-afternoon
• Event venue open from Thursday lunchtime onwards

On-site facilities and extras

• Camping facilities
• Locally sourced food and drink (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Barista coffee made daily
• Free bar on-site (beer and cider listed by the organisers)
• Evening entertainment across three nights
• Participation jersey for each rider
• Yoga classes
• E-bike charging facilities

Entry fee and cancellation

The organisers list an all-inclusive entry fee for THE MERIDA EX 2025 as £425 per rider, plus an approx. £10 handling fee for online entry. A paper entry form is also available.

Cancellation policy (as listed by organisers):
If you cancel up to a month before the event, your entry fee minus £50 (handling fee) will be returned. Alternatively, you can transfer your entry to another rider if you provide their details at least a week before the start. Cancellations in the month leading up to the event are not refunded.

What we know

• The event dates are 11 to 13 September 2026
• It is open to analogue bikes and e-bikes, with solo and pairs options
• Entries are capped at 80 riders
• The organisers list uplift, timed stages, food, camping, and evening entertainment as part of the event offering

What we don’t know

• The 2026 entry fee is not stated in the provided details (the page shows a 2025 fee)
• Exact start location, schedule timings per day, and category breakdown are not included in the provided details

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