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Ribble Valley Borough Council has approved plans for a new pump track in Clitheroe, with strong working-group backing

Founder Markus Flossmann has repurchased the YT Industries brand and is leading it into a new era under the newly established YOUNG TALENT INDUSTRIES GmbH.

The annual Santa Jam is back at Burlish Bike Park, taking place on Sunday 14 December at Open Trail in Stourport.

Pedalhounds marks 30 years of multi-stage MTB and EMTB enduro racing with a four-round provisional calendar for 2026. All listed in the iBikeRide MTB event calendar.

• Round 1 – 1 March 2026, Canada Heights, Swanley
  https://ibikeride.com/mountain-bike-events/949
• Round 2 – 22 March 2026, Land of Nod, Headley Down
  https://ibikeride.com/mountain-bike-events/950
• Round 3 – 26 April or 10 May 2026 (TBC), Matterley Estate, Winchester
  https://ibikeride.com/mountain-bike-events/951
• Round 4 – 4 October 2026, Land of Nod, Headley Down
  https://ibikeride.com/mountain-bike-events/952

Ard Rock 2026 entries go LIVE 30th November at 7 PM! 

A mountain bike festival running 24–26 July 2026, with riding, racing, expo stands, camping, demo loops, food, music and community activity across the Reeth event village.

Forte Trailscapes are on-site in St Austell with shaping now well underway. The latest aerial shows the full asphalt line emerging, with machinery still active around the perimeter as works continue. No opening date has been announced yet, but the build is clearly moving through its final surfacing stages.

The Bedford Estates is taking back management of Aspley Woods and Woburn Bike Park from 1 December 2025, and has teamed up with Matt Jones to design what he calls the “ultimate official bike park.”

Matt’s plan is to reshape Woburn into a structured, year-round facility with progression lines for every rider — from wide, flowy beginner tables to full-scale pro jump lines. The bike park will close this winter (2025/26) for essential forestry work, before construction begins on a new setup set to open in 2026.

Focus Rides are offering two great race series next season that aim to be inclusive, fun and open to riders of all bikes and levels. First up is the Winter XC series at Sherwood Pines, followed by the Peaks Enduro series spanning Barlow and Hope Valley.

🏁 Winter XC Series 2026 – Sherwood Pines

• Round 1 – 18 Jan 2026
• Round 2 – 1 Feb 2026
• Round 3 – 15 Feb 2026
• Round 4 – 1 Mar 2026

🏔️ Peaks Enduro Series 2026 – Barlow & Hope Valley

• Round 1 – 29 Mar 2026 (Barlow)
• Round 2 – 25 Apr 2026 (Ladies & Kids, Barlow)
• Round 2 – 26 Apr 2026 (Mens, Barlow)
• Round 3 – 23/24 May 2026 (Barlow)
• Round 4 – 20/21 Jun 2026 (Hope Valley)
• Round 5 – 19 Jul 2026 (Hope Valley)

👉 Full details and entries via Focus Rides Events Page