Pier to Pier Way
The Pier to Pier Way is a new 13-mile cycle route linking Weston-super-Mare and Clevedon.
Isle of Man - bringing it all together
Plans to connect mountain bike trails through woodland areas into a single network have been backed by the Manx government.
UK trail centre updates
Some trail news and updates from 2023; with new tracks and even some new venues...
Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre £30m upgrade approved
Southampton City Council has awarded itself planning permission to enhance almost every part of the 150-acre complex, which was built before the Second World War. In June the authority said the scheme would go ahead if flood and drainage mitigation measures could be agreed with the Environment Agency. According to the council's website, the application has now been approved - subject to conditions.
Cairngorm Mountain Bike Park - NOW OPEN
The new mountain biking trails are now fully open - Summer 2023
Mountain Mayhem - Cancelled for 2023
Sadly the decision was recently made to cancel this years event, largely due to spiralling costs...
Belvoir Bike Park
A new Bike Park is planned for the midlands, near Grantham, in the Vale of Belvoir.
E-bike charging stations
Sustrans are working in partnership with Bosch to place e-bike charging stations along some National Cycle Network routes.
Look Mum No Hands - cafe closes
So sad to see this brilliant cycle friendly cafe closing with no plans to open elsewhere in the immediate future
Rebellion Way resources map update
We've added more cycle friendly accommodation, points of interest and luggage transfer service.
North Downs Way Riders Route
A revised version of the (272 km/169 mile) North Downs Way Riders Route has just been released by Kent County Council
Peak District circular leisure route plans
A planning application has been submitted for an 86km circular leisure route around the Peak District.
Southampton Bike Park - reopened
We're pleased to announce that the work has been completed and the park is ready for winter riding - whatever the weather.
Black Bike Bargains
Find some bargain bike bits here, and check back as we'll keep updating the list as we discover more...
Craft Brews UK threat of closure
The excellent Craft Brews brewery and taproom/cafe which is found on the popular King Alfred's Way cycle route, has received notification of the termination of their lease, effective 16th November 2022, by the Countryside Regeneration Trust, a charity, who were gifted Pierrepont Farm in 2006, where the brewery is located.
Revolution bike park to close in Dec 2022
Sadly, the Revolution bike park is closing at the end of 2022!
The Rebellion Way Cycling UKs newest long-distance bike ride
Follow in the chariot tracks of the trailblazing warrior queen Boudicca on this 228-mile (364km) bikepacking trail around Norfolk.
Aberfoyle waymarked trails
NEW waymarked trails offering: 10 km (family) Faerie Loop, 20km (intermediate) Aqueduct Loop and 30km (advanced) Lomond View.
Bike and Beers; West Berkshire Brewery Sunday 24th July
After our first fun ride out in July 2021, from the excellent West Berkshire Brewery we are excited to be back in 2022.
Resources (Google) maps for long distance rides
After the popularity of the resources map we created for the King Alfred's Way cycle route, we've started work on some others including the new Cantii Way...
King Alfreds Way Supported Events - Just 2 weeks away!
Join a supported ride along this hugely popular epic route
London to Brighton Off-road @ Night
London to Brighton off-road bike ride at Night bike ride 25th June - just a few places remaining and entries closing soon!
New Pegasus Trail in Devon
This newly created walking, mountain-biking and horse-riding trail takes advantage mostly of quiet lanes and public bridleways will eventually link the Granite Way with the Ruby Way.
Dalby Forest - 500m of new Red route
Current developments at Dalby Forest include a new 500 metre section of the Red route
Cantii Way - A new 236 KM cycle route in Kent
In case you somehow missed the news, Cycling UK has released its 5th long distance cycle route, which our very own Max Darkins of Rough Ride Guide, wrote the guidebook for.
Cannock Chase Forest - New trail
Perry's Trail is a new off-road trail for intermediate riders and will be used as the backbone of the course that will host the mountain bike competition at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games this summer.
National Cycling Show - FREE tickets
On 18th-19th June, at the Birmingham NEC, get free tickets (normally £10)
Route news
Updated information on our routes, be it recommended accommodation, cafes, trail conditions, etc...
Cantii Way - The next new long distance route by Cycling UK
A 145-mile (234km) tour of Kent starting in the village of Wye, near Ashford.
European gravel events
We have a webpage dedicated to listing a whole host of brilliant off-road cycling events around the UK, but appreciate you may want to travel this year too, now we can, so here are a few overseas events that may tickle your fancy...
Trails for Wales update
After a long two-year process and several delays due to the pandemic, the recommendations for how to proceed with access reform in Wales have finally been published. The results are disappointing, but there's still more to do.
AREA19 - skills area in north Reading
A small area of woodland, leased by the club to provide a range of jumps, drops and bermed trails to suit a range of riders looking to learn and improve their riding skills and a place to hang out with like-minded riders.
Big Dog lays down - The Brighton Big Dog event ceases to run
We're sorry to report that the twelfth annual Brighton Big Dog will not be running in 2022, or thereafter!
Brisker Waterproof gloves
Waterproof sibling of the superb Brisker glove didn't fit our hands whatever size we tried.
Chisholm Trail, Cambridge
The Chisholm Trail is an new walking and cycling route, creating a mostly off-road and traffic-free route between Cambridge Station and the new Cambridge North Station.
Storm Arwen forces the closure of some forests & MTB trails
The nation's forests in the north of England have suffered significant damage from storm Arwen, particularly in Northumberland, County Durham, Lancashire, and Cumbria.
Lost in the Wilderness
A post doing the rounds on various social media channels offers some misleading advice, according to search & rescue officials.
Skyline trail at Afan re-opens
After being closed for several years due to the development of a nearby wind farm, the Skyline Trail has been redesigned and it reopened in October 2021. And reports are that it is really rather good.
Leith Hill Greenway
The Leith Hill Greenway is a mostly traffic-free, fully accessible multi-user route between Box Hill and Leith Hill.
New pump and cycle tracks in the making for Scotland
The Scottish Government and Sportscotland, in conjunction with Scottish Cycling, have announced the first nine projects to receive investment from the £8 million Cycling Facilities Fund.
Cheddar pump track - Needs you
With time running out on funding grant deadlines more signatures are needed before the funding deadlines expires.
Portaledge straps by Granite Design
Granite Designs continues to come up with ways to carry more stuff on your bike, not your back.
Cornwall to build a new cycling facility
A £7 million state-of-the-art hub is planned for Cornwall, which will include a road circuit and a BMX track.
West Kernow Way - A new Cycling UK route in Cornwall
Cycling UK has announced the launch of a new long-distance cycling route in Cornwall, called the West Kernow Way. A 150-mile loop of west Cornwall starting in Penzance, the route has reclaimed many lost ways, and is mostly off-road route, with quiet roads, coast and over 4200m of climbing!
Queen Elizabeth Country Park - Family trails planned
Plans to provide more family-friendly cycling at QECP have been announced, with the project being given the go-ahead having secured funding from Sport England/British Cycling's Places to Ride fund. Construction is expected to start later this year and be completed in 2022.
Bike and Beer series
Come and join us and other like minded riders for a fun and casual ride through the stunning Chilterns countryside, with refreshments en route and beer tasting and food laid on afterwards.
FATHERS DAY OFFER - SPECIAL TICKET FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD TO RIDE AT OUR BIKE AND BEER EVENT
Buy one ticket for a Father & Son/Daughter ride together, with meal for both afterwards and beer tasting for dad.
We continue to add new trails to our UK route map
With new additions from urban pump tracks to trail centres in Northern Ireland and GPX files for long distance rides.
Updated King Alfred Way accommodation and refreshment list
Download our free PDF listing of places along the KAW route. Updated 02/05/2021
Glenlivet gets permission for 2 new trails
Planning permission for two new trails and a connecting trail get the go-ahead!
Last few spaces on our London to Brighton Off-road bike ride @ Night!
It's going ahead and tickets are nearly all gone, so don't hang around!
King Alfreds Way supported ride - last few places remaining!
Grab the opportunity to undertake this wonderful 4-day adventure, with support and luggage transfer throughout.
NEW Surrey Hills Bike Park - update
Hopefully a new Bike Park is opening in the Surrey Hills later this year at the old Ranmore Common BMX track.
King Alfred Way accommodation guide
Updated on 30th March, with parking at the start and a couple more places to stay over on the route
New Red (grade) track at Dyfi Bike Park
SUPER SWOOPER - a track full of berms from top to bottom, this mellow track is a perfect introduction to Dyfi Bike Park.
Barbed wire trail traps found on Malvern Hills
Malvern police post pictures on Facebook of several trails with single strand barbed wire strewn across them at waist height.
Mountain Mayhem cancelled for 2021
Mountain Mayhem will still not be able to go ahead in 2021, the organiser has announced.
Forest of Dean trails to receive resurfacing
£51,000 refurbishment of Countdown and Launchpad in partnership with Dean Trail Volunteers
Cut Gate trail work in the Dark Peak is almost compete
The Bog of Doom now has stone flagging to provide a year-round route, with more work happening on North America trail too, it is all hoped to be finished later this month.
MTB Skills
From the guys at MBUK magazine, this MTB skills book will provide you with everything you need to hit the trails safely and with confidence.
Burlish Bike Park - Needs YOU
Long standing dirt jump site between Stourport-on-Severn and Kidderminster seeks support
Money Saving Expert website advice
Martin Lewis, the Money Saving Expert, has a wealth of advice to help cyclists save money
Shoreham Bike Park - Needs YOU
To create a park that caters for all types of bikes and riders as well as space for people to use skateboards and scooters, and parkour.
Fat Loss
Good advice via You Tube videos from The Strength Factory on controlling and losing body fat
E-bike charging en-route
Bike shop creates innovative scheme to enable e-bikes to be charged en-route
King Alfreds Way Self Guided Supported Ride - a third of tickets sold already!!
Tickets go on sale today for this epic self guided, supported ride. Only 30 spaces on this classic adventure.
Have your say and highlight trails you would like to see upgraded and ride
Cycling UK have created an excellent interactive map, where you can highlight specific trails you'd like to try and get upgraded t allow cycling on
Continental-style stopovers planned for campervans in Highlands
A network of continental Europe-style stopovers for campervans and caravans could be created in the Highlands.
MTB Fitness - Podcast from The Strength Factory
Ben from Strength Factory provides some great advice to keep you 'training' and motivated through the winter
Travelling by train in Scotland gets easier
The developments to the West Highland Line means riders will be more easily able to access the west side of Scotland when it goes on to Fort William.
Bikeslice - A social network for cyclists
Bikeslice is a social network for all types of cyclists, offering communities, a marketplace, events, discussion forums, profiles, polls and instant messaging.
£50 Fix Your Bike Voucher Scheme Launches TODAY
TUESDAY 28th at 11.45pm - be quick, only 50,000 available on a 1st come, 1st served basis.
A couple of bargains
Crank Brothers multitool for £5 and Madison Zenith shorts half-price at £37.50!
Cyclescheme allows accessories too!
Cyclescheme allows you to not only buy bikes, but also accessories, like some lovely Exposure Lights, using a salary sacrifice employee benefit.
Martin Lewis - Money Saving Expert on cycling
Martin Lewis, the Money Saving Expert, offers some tips and advice for cyclists...
Bike Park Wales - Reopening
We are delighted to say that BPW is aiming for an opening date of July 9th (for pedal up riders)
Welsh Trail centre reopening update
Lockdown rules in Wales remain dramatically different to the guidance in England with stricter restrictions still in place.
Government’s £50 bike repair voucher released
The Fix your Bike Voucher Scheme has been set up to encourage more people to embrace cycling, to boost the number of commuting and leisure trips, and to promote an alternative to public transport, while social distancing measures are in place.
ScotRail unveils active travel carriage design
ScotRail has unveiled its active travel carriage, designated for carrying bikes and sports equipment.
L2B@Night a dry run
Saturday just gone would have been our London to Brighton Off-road at Night bike ride 😂¢
10 Great family-friendly cycle centres
Lovely weather combined with the lockdown has resulted in many families getting out on their bikes; some perhaps for the first time ever. We thought therefore, it might be helpful to recommend a few top destinations for family bike riding around the UK.
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Downhill MTB computer game
It's not just the usual high-speed, high-adrenaline downhill MTB game you might expect.
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Governments new guidance
As from Wednesday 13th May we have MORE FREEDOM, but how much and what does it mean for cyclists...?
BOOK BUNDLE and UK HOLIDAY GUIDEBOOK OFFERS
To celebrate our new found freedom, on Wednesday 13th May 2020, we're offering a BIG BOOK BUNDLE. And because it looks like we'll all be staying in the UK this summer, we're offering our UK Breaks with Bikes guidebook at a bargain price too!
MTB bell
With the need to social (physical) distance and with so many more people out on the trails than ever, it's time to get a bell for your bike if you don't already have one.
Coronavirus Update (April 6th) for London to Brighton Off-Road at Night
Where do you stand with your purchased ticket and what are we doing to reduce the risk to event participants.
What a winter!
This winter has been one of the worst/wettest I care to remember, but its not all bad news...
RRG Events page goes live
Events, demo days and MTB holidays page (for numerous providers) goes live...
London to Brighton Off road @ Night - selling fast
London to Brighton Off road @ Night bike ride places are selling fast - half of the tickets are sold already!
Four new cycling, walking and horse riding trails planned for Cornwall
A new network of four trails across Cornwall for cyclists, horse riders and walkers have been backed by councillors.
London to Brighton Off-Road at NIGHT bike ride tickets now available!!!
Get your tickets now - at the early bird price while it lasts!
RRG new events for 2020 - Register your interest now!
If you would like to find out more information on our exciting new events for 2020/1 that include London to Brighton at Night, The Ridgeway Challenge and London to Paris Gravel then follow this link and register your interest....
The Boy who biked the world
A book (or 3), aimed primarily at children, about a boy called Tom who cycles around the world, drawn from adventurer Alastairs' real life experience. We love it, it's a great read and very inspiring (for children & adults alike).
UKs first indoor bike park
The United Kingdom is now set to welcome its first ever indoor bike park after crowdfunding project ‘Dirt Factory' reached and surpassed its £300,000 target in just 16 days.
