Trail Talk 🔴 Live!

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

The platform has confirmed that misclassified e-bike and vehicle activities have been removed from standard ride segment leaderboards following a large-scale review.

Beicio Cymru, British Cycling and Scottish Cycling are calling for £30m of government investment in local cycling facilities, based on evidence from the Places to Ride programme and its impact on participation and health.

BikePark Wales in Gethin Woods, Wales says its red blend trail Watts Occurring is now running full top to bottom for the first time, with an opening date listed as 22 January 2026.

A local group in Higher Bebington is gathering support for a proposed pump track, promoting a public petition and community survey via social media to help shape the plans and demonstrate local demand for a new riding space.https://ibikeride.com/news/residents-and-riders-rally-for-new-higher-bebington-pump-track

OX Trails have confirmed a run of volunteer Dig Days at Badbury Clump in January and February 2026, with work focused on the upper section of the Red Kite trail and full details and sign-up available via their events page.