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First review in for Abergele Pump Track (Trac Pwmp Abergele in Welsh) in Conwy, North Wales. Ridden yet? Why not share yours?

The updated category structure is based on rider feedback and is designed to group like-for-like riding venues, from pump tracks to community trail networks, across both the live Trail Index and the Trail of the Year campaign

Forestry England says resurfacing on Park Wood and a short diversion on Cocklet Hill are still in place while the surface sets, with car park and other closures linked to timber haulage and diseased larch harvesting.

The Sandy Hill pump track design is now locked in, following confirmation of £110k funding in Farnham.

Published by On Track the final layout shows a multi-loop asphalt pump track with a clear start area and access path, linked progressive lines, multiple rollers, bermed corners, a step-up step-down quad, a jump box, and a pipe / fly-out feature. The design supports different speeds and line choices, with space to build skills gradually rather than forcing a single fast lap.

With funding secured and the layout agreed, the project now moves from planning into delivery.

Nevis Range has published the 2026 schedule for its four-round Downhill Mini Series, and a new Downhill Endurance event at the resort. Both event listings are now live on iBikeRide.

• Downhill Mini Series 2026: 28 Mar, 17 May, 20 Jun, 12 Sep
  • Nevis Range Downhill Mini Series 2026 is a four-round youth downhill race series taking place across the 2026 season at Nevis Range in Fort William.
  • Nevis Range Downhill Mini Series 2026
• Downhill Endurance 2026: 20 Jun
  • Downhill Endurance 2026 takes place  on Saturday 20 June 2026, introducing a new endurance-format mountain bike race on the World Cup Downhill Track, timed to coincide with the summer solstice.
  • Downhill Endurance

The Tayside Trail Association has shared a run of volunteer trail maintenance days across Ballo, Pitmedden and Hallyburton across Jan, Feb and March.

Entries for the 2026 Stockport World Series open on 25 January, with five Sunday race days running from April to October, plus Saturday practice and weekend camping at every round.

2026 race dates and venues:

• 5 April – Farmer Johns

• 31 May – Berwyn Bike Park

• 21 June – Revolution Bike Park

• 30 August – Farmer Johns

• 18 October – Farmer Johns

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B1KE Downhill Racing 2026

Running from spring to autumn, B1KE’s 2026 downhill races cater for first-time racers through to confident downhill riders, from the entry-level Root 1 Race Series to the more technical B1KEPARK Signature Races.

Root 1 Race Series:
https://ibikeride.com/mountain-bike-events/1058

Signature Races:
https://ibikeride.com/mountain-bike-events/1061