The S4P bike park is now closed for winter maintenance, beginning earlier this week. The crew expects the closure to last a minimum of four weeks while essential work is carried out. Updates will be posted on their socials as progress continues 👷♂️🛠️
South West XC (SWXC) 2026 is shaping up to be a cross country series you can’t miss! Running from April through September, the six‑round series visits classic venues like Newnham Park, Grammarcombe, Wheal Jane and Old Hill Bike Park. The series offers categories for kids, novices and seasoned racers, with races starting at 9:30 am for under‑8s, 10 am for under‑10s/12s and noon for the main event. It’s a rare chance to ride trails not normally open to the public.
Head over to the MTB Events Calendar to check the full SWXC 2026 schedule!
BikeRadar covers Cycling UK’s recent decision to exclude trans women from its 100 Women in Cycling awards — and how several nominees have since withdrawn in protest. The piece outlines the legal background and responses from riders and campaigners.
Rocks & Wheels Pump Track in Dalbeattie will offer a national-level floodlit pump track with a separate beginner loop as part of a new cycling and bouldering hub opening in 2026.
Velosolutions UK recently completed a 116 m asphalt pump track at Alveston in South Gloucestershire. The track features two 180° berms and a double berm inner loop for creative line choice and transfers.
Dig crew, take a bow 🤔 The Dyfi Bike Park team has been flat out on their latest DEWALT project — a freeride-style build inspired by snow parks, blending progression and style into a line designed for everyone to jam on.
Sam Hodgson brought the digger skills to carve the dirt; now Alf Raynor’s crafting the wooden features to pull the line together. Coming soon 👀
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More on the park: Dyfi Bike Park
Background on the DEWALT project: Riders invited to shape new freeride trails
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Forestry England are set to build a new beginner-friendly Pedal and Play trail at Sherwood Pines with Bike Track, joining sites at Cannock Chase, Hicks Lodge and High Lodge to help young riders build skills before moving onto full MTB trails.
Singletrack’s Crowdcube raise has topped £59,718 from over 170 investors — passing its £40k goal and underlining the depth of support within its community. As noted in Shifting Gears: MTB Media Faces a Changing Landscape, independent titles are navigating a tougher market, but the success of this raise shows there’s still an appetite among readers to back the outlets they value.
Although we may operate for similar eyeballs, we want to see independent MTB media like Singletrack around for the long run — diversity in voices keeps the scene strong.
