Trail Talk 🔴 Live!

The Edge trail has reopened at Danny Hart’s Descend Bike Park following a rebuild of the technical downhill line. The trail combines steep chutes, off-camber roots, rocky sections and narrow woodland riding, with riders dropping from the shared Black Magic start into rougher natural terrain featuring line choices and North Shore features. It's known as a trail where riders who work for speed are rewarded through the technical sections.

A community campaign group called Let’s Get A Pump Track - Washington has launched a petition calling for a new pump track and bike park in Washington. The proposal would create a free outdoor riding space for bikes, scooters and skateboards, aimed at riders and families of all ages. Organisers say the petition is intended to show Sunderland City Council the level of local support for improved outdoor riding facilities in the area.

MV Bike Park is opening a new trail called Twister M2 this Saturday as part of a busy Bank Holiday and half-term schedule. The venue will also be running Mini Sender coaching taster sessions, opening bookings for the next MV Minisenders block, and staying open seven days a week through the school break. The park says families can make use of the café, free WiFi and riding facilities across the week while kids ride with friends in a managed environment.

A new anonymous survey is asking riders to share how they use Lee Quarry and Cragg Quarry trails and what improvements would encourage more visits, to help support funding applications for future development.

The next trail maintenance day will be on Saturday the 18th July.

A full day mountain bike event at Cairngorm Mountain featuring timed downhill racing to crown King and Queen of the Hill, a jump jam session, and a free kids race, as part of the Cairngorm Trail Series on 27 June 2026. Downhill Racing, Jump Jam and Kids Events.

Social gravel ride at South Lakes BikeFest in the Lake District offering 40km and 60km routes led by Sonder, with demo bikes available and proceeds supporting the Alpkit Foundation and South Lakes BikeFest.

A full day women’s mountain bike session featuring guided rides, uplift laps, skills coaching and social riding across beginner to advanced trails, plus food, raffles and community meet-ups.