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.
A rider’s-eye read on what UK venues say they’re doing about energy, nature and day-to-day trail care.
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Beicio Cymru is inviting organisers to help shape the 2026 MTB XC race calendar in Wales. Whether you’re experienced or planning your first event, the team will offer support to make it happen.
To register your interest or ask questions, email events.officer@beiciocymru.org.
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After eight years operating in North America, YT Industries USA has announced it will close its business. The team said that despite “best efforts,” YT USA and YT Industries Germany were unable to reach an agreement on future operations.
The closure ends a chapter that began in 2016 when YT expanded from Germany into the U.S. market with a focus on direct-to-consumer mountain bikes and a strong rider community. The U.S. team thanked customers, partners, and riders for “eight incredible years” and said it had been “an honor to ride with you.”
In the UK, assets from the now-closed YT Mill in Guildford — including more than £170,000 worth of bikes and parts — were recently auctioned with bids starting around £2,600, as part of the brand’s wider restructuring.
According to Singletracks (Jeff Barber, Nov 1 2025), the U.S. closure follows YT Industries Germany’s insolvency earlier this year. U.S. bikes now show as “out of stock,” contact details have been removed from the site, and both YT Mill showrooms in California and Arkansas have stopped taking reservations. It’s not yet clear how customer orders or warranties will be handled.
Just read in their newsletter that there are 8 red at Dyfi. — I had thought there were 7, but it looks like one of the former black trails (Original DH) at Dyfi may now be running as a red, bringing the total to eight red-graded lines across the park. There’s still no blue, which is unusual as it limits progression for newer riders, so it lacks inclusion a bit, but there’s now plenty of variety within the red band itself, which is a positive. Wonder if they will ever plan a blue?
The line-up includes Original DH, Super Swooper, Lovely Dyfi, Muddy’s Berms, Cedar Rapids, Turns in the Ferns, Dirty Dishes, and the newer Third Degree Berms — a smoother option that’s fast becoming a go-to warm-up or first-run trail.
🪣 If you’re heading to Dyfi this winter, the team’s promoting their uplift days as the best way to build skills across these red routes.
