At Swinley Forest the old Bikini Line has been rebuilt as a red graded, feature-packed meandering trail that is now bedding in and officially closed, with builders and the Crown Estate asking riders to stay off until opening day and avoid the antisocial behaviour and littering that led to the original closure.
Doon Tha Brae has confirmed provisional dates for the 2026 Tartan Enduro Series on 31 May, 16 August and 13 September with venues TBC and a leadership handover to Chris Redmond and Marcus McLernon.
Work is moving steadily at Wetherby BMX Track as volunteers get close to laying the final riding surface, with landscaping also underway. Most materials are already on site and support from Leeds Parks and Countryside, Wetherby Town Council, Wetherby Lions and local businesses continues to keep the rebuild moving. A new Friends of Wetherby BMX Track group is being set up to help with long term maintenance and possible events, with volunteers invited to join. Riders are asked to hold off using the track until the surface is complete.
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Abergele Pump Track, in Conwy, North Wales opens today! Another Velosolutions masterpiece
Work has started on the refreshed MTB network at Betteshanger Park, with a new 10.6 km Blue Trail now being marked out. The loop will replace the older patchwork of blue segments with a single, clearer route through the woodland.
Barnsley’s Youth Activity Park is moving ahead next to Base71 with the pump track and skate bowls now installed. The council says the bike area is beginner friendly and due to open in Spring 26. We’re still waiting on surfacing details, layout plans and whether it will offer progression for more advanced riders. Updates to follow once the full spec is published. Share if you know more?
Fireride Festival UK Jam has opened ticket sales for 10 to 12 July 2026 at Twisted Oaks Bike Park in Ipswich, with riding, comps, camping and a full weekend programme now confirmed.