Mountain Biking Events
This is the sixth Macmillan Harborough Sportive, (now renamed 'Welland Valley Sportive'), organised again this year by Welland Valley Cycling Club with the assistance of many volunteers. Our aim is twofold: first to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and second, to encourage cycling for all abilities and ages. All proceeds to Macmillan.
The Odlo Glentress Seven is TweedLoves flagship endurance mountain bike event, and firmly established as one of Scotlands most popular MTB events. Its a great days riding and racing for everyone, with the emphasis on great trails and a friendly, fun atmosphere.
Expect some nice climbs, fantastic singletrack, great descents and a whole lot of fun you can go as hard, or easy, as you like. The main descent is a total classic and not open for riding the rest of the year. Ride solo or in teams of two or three, the most laps in seven hours wins.
If seven hours of riding isnt enough challenge (!) you can even do a trail run on the course the evening before. Weve even added a bitesize 5k trail run NEW for 2018! as well as the 11k course. To sign up for one of our discounted trail runs please see below.
TWEEDLOVE TRAIL RUN Discounted entry for GT7 riders!
Meet the Odlo Glentress 11! We know lots of you are trail runners as well as bike riders, and following some great advice from the trail running community (and a very successful first GT11 event last year!), were setting up the GT7 course for runners again the evening before the bike race. For 2018 we have also added a bitesize 5km course!
the Ride with No Name may be the biggest 30km ride youll take on this year! The ultimate Friday evening ride, starting and finishing at one of Hampshires finest pub, it features a massive 1,000m of climbing and descending in a relentless but little known pocket of hills called the Hangers. Lets put that in perspective for a moment. 1,000m of climbing in 30km is 50% more climb per km than the South Downs Way (which sits a few miles to the south).
This is a short ride with a big punch! The ancient, wooded hills of the Hangers feature a host of great riding, from insanely steep climbs to barrelling single track descents, gnarly little drop-ins and perilous rain-rut runs. All in one of the most beautiful hidden corners of the countryside that youve (probably) never heard of! As if that wasnt enough, the ride is based from (and named for) the local legend that is The Pub with No Name, one of the very best country pubs youll find. A charming 17th Century hostelry, it serves a wide selection of excellent beers, and delicious home cooked food. The perfect place to finish your ride and enjoy a pint and bite to eat! And if you want more than the one pint, theres camping on site too, in the pubs very own camping field! Stay on for the evening, climb into your tent and leave at your leisure on Saturday morning!
RIDE IT is a series of non-competitive cycle events taking place across the country and aimed at riders of all abilities. Starting in the idyllic village of Didmarton, we're all set for a scenery-rich day in the saddle. The route heads towards the river Severn before looping back towards the Water Park, with an abdundance of quiet roads, traditional stone buildings, and beautiful Cotswoldian villages along the way.
Known to many as the toughest off-road ride in the UK, this seriously challenging event is not to be missed! Two routes to choose from: 35 miles, and the 'Big Daddy' - 100 miles with a total climb of over 10,000ft! If you're an experienced off-roader, you can become part of an extra special group of heart heroes. The 100 mile route starts in Winchester; the 35 mile route joins the long route at Devil's Dyke, near Brighton. Both routes finish by the seafront in Eastbourne.
Bedgebury Summer Series happens once a month in the summer months. Anyone from another club or individuals can race. There is a fee of 10 payable when registering on the day. The senior race involves a mass start although entrants are split into categories of Youth, Senior, Women and Veteran.
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.
Bedgebury Summer Series happens once a month in the summer months. Anyone from another club or individuals can race.
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.
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.
