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Dark Matter, BikePark Wales' new Black-grade trail, is now open.
Chicksands Bike Park says a group of riders on Sur-Ron bikes broke down its boundary fence for the third time on 1 September, with footage handed to Bedfordshire Police. It's warning that anyone caught riding on site risks having their bike seized and crushed under Section 59, and is asking parents to check whether local teenagers own or ride Sur-Rons. In a follow-up post, the park also explained why it won't build a dedicated Sur-Ron track, citing its sandy soil and a non-motorised insurance policy that would be voided by mixing vehicle types. It's the latest addition to our ongoing Sur-Ron incident round-up.
Twechar's new pump track opens Sunday 6 September with a free family day, 9am to 3pm.
Comrie Croft hosts the Scottish Schools MTB Championship on 22 September; entries close on 9 September.
Dark Matter, BikePark Wales' new Black Blend/Plus trail branching off Blackadder, is now open: 0.8km with the bike park's biggest drop yet, big flowy jumps and some of its steepest, rawest tech. Links with Pork Belly and Insufficient Funds for jumps, or Coal Not Dole and True Grit for tech.
Updated about 8 hours ago
New asphalt pump track and separate jump line now open, backed by the Shimano Trail Born Fund; reworked lines and jump features also added to the trails behind the park.
Updated about 19 hours ago
New pump track for Twechar set to open to the public on Sunday 6 September, with a free family open day at the Healthy Living and Enterprise Centre from 9am to 3pm.
Updated about 21 hours ago
Velosolutions UK began building the new 145-metre asphalt pump track at Edisford Riverbank in early September 2026, targeting completion by the end of the month.
Updated 1 day ago
Fern Flow, a new green trail running from the top of the hill to the bottom for beginners, families and younger riders, is in its final stages of hand finishing and due to open mid September.
Updated 2 days ago
Community-built bike park near Richmond, North Yorkshire, under construction with Velosolutions leading trail building; organisers are targeting a soft opening in September 2026, with a full launch to follow in spring 2027.
Updated 2 days ago
