Mountain Biking Events in United Kingdom

Get ready to tackle 200 gnarly miles over 3 days as you take on the fully waymarked tracks that span through the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors. Sample some of the UKs finest mountain biking as you ride through jaw-dropping scenery.

Its a solid 3 days riding, thats for sure. But its do-able by a large cross-section of adventurers and we know that this event has a very high completion rate by those who have previously attempted it. We arent talking about seasoned pros either. Chances are, were talking about you! Rat Race designs its events to be achievable; not impossible. This one is inside you you just need to release your inner mountain biker! If in doubt, email us. We are always happy to advise on riding level and whether this is for you.

The Manx 100 100 miles (or km) of truly epic Manx Mountain Biking. Around 16000 feet (or 3500m in 100km mode) of descending all in one single lap.

Not for the faint of heart or inexperienced.

Today, the Ridgeway remains a popular recreational route, and a fantastic long distance MTB trail! Faster paced and less extreme than the South Downs Way, the Ridgeway never the less gives you plenty to get your teeth into. The route keeps you high up and offers continuous sweeping views, with just enough dips and diversions along the ridge to keep your climbing / descending muscles ticking over! The surface only occasionally gets semi-technical, leaving you with 100km of very rideable trail to enjoy! Its a ride that invites you to open up your engines, and test how long you can keep them running!

The 2019 Gravity Enduro Ireland Series will see competitors battle it out over five events held around the country, with the winner crowned as the best all round rider in Ireland. A true test of man and machine as riders tackle all terrain in all weather, using the same bike for all special stages.

This ride is a firm favorite with staff and customers alike, and it's easy to see why; quick single track and well-maintained trails dictate a good pace and the chance to clock up some exhilarating off-road miles in the Great British Summer. The route will take riders through heather lined trails and stunning woodland sections as we take a circular route around Hindhead. This ride has everything you could want: great trails, tough climbs, fast descents and beautiful scenery, and its why many of our riders come back year after year.

The Orro GravelCat Adventure Ride, offering two routes that include sections on Britains oldest road, The Ridgeway.

The [email protected] is a race around a 10 mile (approx) single track with competitors completing as many laps in 10 hours as they can manage, the highlight being Kirroughtree's fantastic singletrack (and some natural of course) winding its way around the Galloway Forest Park.

Bedgebury Summer Series happens once a month in the summer months. Anyone from another club or individuals can race.

Starting from Plumpton College in the heart of the South Downs, were ideally situated for a great day in the saddle.

This year will see the Quantock Quake covering 20 or 30/35 miles, held in the beautiful Quantock Hills AONB, Somerset, South West England. This place is a mecca for mountain biking and youll be once again treated to stunning open moorland, woodland trails, natural single tracks and secluded combes. The Quantocks has it all! Now very much established in the South West cycling calendar and the catalist for building The Triple, youll be kicking yourself if you miss it.

Carrick Mountain is without a doubt the riders favourite location! Lovely flowing trails, all natural, sweeping through such a diverse woodland... it's just paradise. And what's even more exciting is the selection of tracks that have now developed since the Enduro World Series has visited.

Take part in the Peterborough Bike Ride in June and cycle through the picturesque villages of Rockingham Forest. Choose your challenge from 25, 50 or 100 mile routes.

Choose from a 100km off road bike ride from Manchester to Blackpool or take on the half with a 50km pedal from Preston.

Bedgebury Summer Series happens once a month in the summer months. Anyone from another club or individuals can race.

Take on our popular London to Brighton Off-Road Bike Ride, and see if you can conquer Europe's biggest charity mountain bike event.

Join the Heart Riders team this September for an exhilarating 74 mile challenge along varied terrain. Your physical endurance levels will be put to the test - but it's worth every bead of sweat.

Found on the bucket list of many a mountain bike enthusiast, this unique event packs all the best bits of off-road riding together into one jam-packed amazingly varied route that will provide you with a muddy adventure you'll never forget. From steep forest inclines to tricky technical descents, rocky paths to adrenaline pumping single tracks - we've got it all.

The variation means there's something on offer for cyclists of all abilities. There's plenty of technical sections to delight the off-road professional - but at 75 miles, the event also presents an achievable challenge to those new to the sport, especially with the help of our training advice and support.

Most importantly of all, by taking part in this challenge you'll be supporting and raising money for our life saving research. So what are you waiting for? Get your place now!

This is the fourth event hosted by the Lulworth Estate under the supervision of the Lulworth Ranger team.

The route is split in to two route lengths this year (29km & 58km). All of which start and finish in front of Lulworth Castle.

Southern Multisports are introducing this new 5 mile race as part of the race series. Starting at the carpark at Whiteways a short downhill section is followed by a very scenic cross country route of trails and bridleways around Great Bottom. The last 2 miles are almost all down hill to the finish where you will receive a unique mrace medal and a bacon roll at the Whiteways Cafe

The Naughty Northumbrian Cycling festival takes place in the stunning Northumbrian National Park. Taking in a mixture of exclusive terrain, from wet, steep and technical wooded valley trails to fast, open moorland. It offers competitors a unique opportunity to race in England's most northerly, and most sparsely populated county.