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A local group in Higher Bebington is gathering support for a proposed pump track, promoting a public petition and community survey via social media to help shape the plans and demonstrate local demand for a new riding space.https://ibikeride.com/news/residents-and-riders-rally-for-new-higher-bebington-pump-track

OX Trails have confirmed a run of volunteer Dig Days at Badbury Clump in January and February 2026, with work focused on the upper section of the Red Kite trail and full details and sign-up available via their events page.

The community-led Richmond Bike Park project has confirmed that it has now formally secured the land for the proposed bike park.

Shamblewood Trials Bike Park is a purpose-built bike trials venue in Hedge End, near Southampton in Hampshire. It is focused on low-speed, technical riding, using a mix of natural terrain and constructed obstacles, with ongoing projects that include Northshore-style elevated timber lines and a developing dirt jump area.

International Women’s Day, Dyfi style 😎 as @charlottelucythompson is rolling out women’s rides on March 7th and 8th 

Trail Explorer has published a short blog arguing that Barnoldswick would benefit from a pump track, framing it as an inclusive, low-maintenance riding space for all ages and wheel types (BMX, MTB, scooters, skateboards, balance bikes). 

IMBA Europe says it will work on five Erasmus+ projects during 2026, aligned to its refreshed 2026 to 2030 strategy built around People, Places and Policy. The projects named are WildRISE (participation and engagement), DIRTT 3.0, Trails for Change and ROUTES (trail education, sustainability standards and trail information frameworks), plus CONNECT (protected areas policy and guidance).