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The UK MTB Trail Alliance has contributed to a pivotal report launched by the new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Outdoor Recreation and Access to Nature. It calls for legislation to expand everyone’s access to green and blue spaces, and for the legislation to include increased access rights for mountain bikers and reduced landowner liability. The report gathered views from over 750 organisations and individuals from across the outdoor sector and includes 40 recommendations in total.

Dyfi Bike Park says the Double Black Diamond Race Track line is fully open again after essential rework, with a fresh POV preview shared as part of the update

Clitheroe Pump Track in Ribble Valley, Lancashire has shared a proposed design from Clark & Kent Contractors Ltd and said the company has been selected to build the pump track at Edisford on the old Pitch and Putt field.

MBR has announced its return and has become fully independent. It has secured a licensing deal for the MBR brand from Future Publishing, which was finalized just before Christmas. The deal covers MBR’s social presence, including platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. MBR anticipates the release of new content soon. 

A bike park is among the ideas being discussed for the former golf course at Broadwater Park in Farncombe, Surrey.

A new bike pump track has been approved for Millennium Sports Ground in Kesgrave, Suffolk, with construction reported as due to begin in March.

Blue flow trail: Flowburn

A new top-to-bottom Blue flow trail named Flowburn has been completed and test ridden, running the full height of the hill. It forms the longest and most accessible trail built at the site to date, with a fully rollable main line alongside optional jump lines, wide berms, and long tabletops.

Technique and progression area

The technique and progression area has been significantly expanded to address the previously large gap between beginner features and the main trails. The zone now extends further downhill and includes parallel tabletop and gap jump lines designed to support step-by-step progression rather than forcing mandatory gaps.

Dirt jumps

A new downhill dirt jump line, referred to as an eight-pack layout, is under construction. The line runs continuously down the slope, with multiple ride options and alternative features being added alongside larger jumps.

You can check out the full new Woburn Bike Park Trail Listing with all the details and videos on the link below. 

Cycling is set to return to Betteshanger Park from mid-February, with the 8km Blue Route reopening first and bike hire resuming on the same date.