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Nevis Range have an epic line-up of biking events for 2026 — all set in the heart of the Scottish Highlands

• Season opener: MacAvalanche 2026  on Saturday 28 March 2026 — a mass-start snow race off Aonach Mòr with ~900 m snowy vertical before dropping into the lower trails.
• Spring into the endurance weekend with 10 Under the Ben (Sat 25 Apr) and the youth follow-up 10 Under the Ben Junior (Sun 26 Apr). 
• November brings the junior enduro double: Mini Blazers (ages 4–7) and Trail Blazers (8–16), finishing with the torchlit stages of the Day & Night Enduro.

🚀 Oakley’s Beach Park has a fresh setup — a full pump track circuit plus a new dual-lane jump line right alongside it. The layout lets riders choose between flow and airtime, making it a standout community build. Positioned next to the skatepark off Station Road, the design doubles the riding options without doubling the footprint — a solid model for future local projects.

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UK’s recent decision to exclude trans women from its 100 Women in Cycling awards — and how several nominees have since withdrawn in protest.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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