Trail Talk 🔴 Live!

MTB media is in a tightening phase. Long-running names are adjusting to smaller marketing budgets and higher costs; some are seeking new owners, others are asking readers to invest. Singletrack has launched a Crowdcube raise, while IMB Magazine is inviting expressions of interest to acquire its brand and assets. — and with AI now reshaping how riders find stories, reviews, and community news, more shifts are likely ahead.

Build is now underway. Week-1 covers prepping the push-up road and starting foundations for the new lines — plus an incident with the dumper truck that nearly scuppered the project. Watch below, then see the full project context and how to support.

Project overview & how to support →

🚴‍♀️ FNY Collective — HERitage Trail Taster (Sun 2 Nov 2025, Innerleithen): ~20 km / ~550 m, ~95% off-road, social no-drop pace. 10:00–14:30 from Memorial Hall. Free (supported by Destination Tweed). Book a spot →

🤝 SOSE — MTB Community Workshops (Tue 4 Nov 2025, Innerleithen): 19:00–21:00 at Memorial Hall. Update on the Innovation Centre & Bike Park + rotating workshops: Sustainable Trails; Research & Innovation; Place Planning. Free. Register →

🚴‍♀️ SheRides social rides — Free women’s rides (18+) newly listed on iBikeRide: Swinley Forest (26 Oct, Claire), Elterwater (2 Nov, Lauren), Dalby Forest (2 Nov, Hayley), Rogate (8 Nov, Izzy), Cannock Chase (9 Nov, Gabs), Forest of Dean (9 Nov, Ernesta), Swinley Forest (23 Nov, Claire), OnePlanet Llandegla (30 Nov, Jo & Ruth). See all listings in the MTB event calendar · SheRides programme & FAQs.

💬 Beicio Cymru, with DMBinS and local clubs, is gathering rider input on the future management of the visitor centres at Bwlch Nant yr Arian and Coed y Brenin (trails remain open). Closes 12 November 2025 at 11pm

Brechfa MTB (CIC) shared that the Derwen green trail is now fully open again, following confirmation from Natural Resources Wales (NRW). The green loop at Byrgwm, alongside the blue Derwen and black Raven trails, is part of the wider Brechfa Mountain Bike Trails network near Carmarthen.

QECP Dig Days – Snakebite Red Route

The QECP Trail Collective are pushing to finish Snakebite before winter, with a string of Saturday dig days lined up.  It could be done on the next one coming, it seems. Down to volunteer numbers.  The next sessions are 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 6 Dec, and 13 Dec — all running until around 1 pm. Bring gloves, sturdy footwear, water, and a mug for tea break. 

Ride Sheffield is almost ready to reopen Cooking on Gas! The team’s running a final fettle session on Sat 1 Nov @ 9:30 AM before cutting the ribbon. Volunteers welcome — sign up via Eventbrite and lend a hand. If you can’t make it, the Trail Fund’s open for donations to keep the flow alive at Lady Cannings.