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The Sandy Hill pump track design is now locked in, following confirmation of £110k funding in Farnham.

Published by On Track the final layout shows a multi-loop asphalt pump track with a clear start area and access path, linked progressive lines, multiple rollers, bermed corners, a step-up step-down quad, a jump box, and a pipe / fly-out feature. The design supports different speeds and line choices, with space to build skills gradually rather than forcing a single fast lap.

With funding secured and the layout agreed, the project now moves from planning into delivery.

Nevis Range has published the 2026 schedule for its four-round Downhill Mini Series, and a new Downhill Endurance event at the resort. Both event listings are now live on iBikeRide.

• Downhill Mini Series 2026: 28 Mar, 17 May, 20 Jun, 12 Sep
  • Nevis Range Downhill Mini Series 2026 is a four-round youth downhill race series taking place across the 2026 season at Nevis Range in Fort William.
  • Nevis Range Downhill Mini Series 2026
• Downhill Endurance 2026: 20 Jun
  • Downhill Endurance 2026 takes place  on Saturday 20 June 2026, introducing a new endurance-format mountain bike race on the World Cup Downhill Track, timed to coincide with the summer solstice.
  • Downhill Endurance

The Tayside Trail Association has shared a run of volunteer trail maintenance days across Ballo, Pitmedden and Hallyburton across Jan, Feb and March.

Entries for the 2026 Stockport World Series open on 25 January, with five Sunday race days running from April to October, plus Saturday practice and weekend camping at every round.

2026 race dates and venues:

• 5 April – Farmer Johns

• 31 May – Berwyn Bike Park

• 21 June – Revolution Bike Park

• 30 August – Farmer Johns

• 18 October – Farmer Johns

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B1KE Downhill Racing 2026

Running from spring to autumn, B1KE’s 2026 downhill races cater for first-time racers through to confident downhill riders, from the entry-level Root 1 Race Series to the more technical B1KEPARK Signature Races.

Root 1 Race Series:
https://ibikeride.com/mountain-bike-events/1058

Signature Races:
https://ibikeride.com/mountain-bike-events/1061

The platform has confirmed that misclassified e-bike and vehicle activities have been removed from standard ride segment leaderboards following a large-scale review.

Beicio Cymru, British Cycling and Scottish Cycling are calling for £30m of government investment in local cycling facilities, based on evidence from the Places to Ride programme and its impact on participation and health.

BikePark Wales in Gethin Woods, Wales says its red blend trail Watts Occurring is now running full top to bottom for the first time, with an opening date listed as 22 January 2026.