Mountain biking events

Mountain biking events

Take yourself off-road and experience a new world of cycling, from gentle trails to demanding technical downhills.

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MTB events in the UK

Mountain biking can involve cycling along anything off-road from narrow singletrack trails to much wider off-road trails and often involves technical riding, sometimes downhill at speed! The rewards, though, are more than worth the effort. Select your location for mountain biking events in your area or scroll down to see events coming up.

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Mountain biking events in 2026–2027

Featured events are listed below - select your region to see all events.

A 'monster' ride in the Landrace series of guided gravel rides for serious riders skilled at off-road cycling, from London to Brighton via Tillgate Forest and the South Downs.
  • Fri 17 Apr
  • £50
London

Landrace to Brighton

A 'monster' ride in the Landrace series of guided gravel rides for serious riders skilled at off-road cycling, from London to Brighton via Tillgate Forest and the South Downs.

  • 130 km gravel riding + 1480 m ascent
A long summer’s day spent riding the gravel paths of Surrey and Sussex, heading to the coast at Bognor, traversing both the North and South Downs and passing through the woodlands of the Arun Valley.
  • Fri 15 May
  • £50
London

Landrace to Bognor

A long summer’s day spent riding the gravel paths of Surrey and Sussex, heading to the coast at Bognor, traversing both the North and South Downs and passing through the woodlands of the Arun Valley.

  • 130 km gravel riding + 1300 m ascent
Gravel and single track south of the Thames on trails you simply didn't know existed! Come and join this one-day, fully supported gravel adventure with a coffee start and pizza-and-beer finish.
  • Sun 17 May
  • £50
London

Southern Grit

Gravel and single track south of the Thames on trails you simply didn't know existed! Come and join this one-day, fully supported gravel adventure with a coffee start and pizza-and-beer finish.

  • Gravel events 2
Ride your mountain bike through some of Somerset’s stunning landscapes over the distance of your choice with like-minded riders at this award-winning event with top reviews!
  • Sat 13 Jun
  • £44
Bristol, Somerset

The Triple | Mendip Murmuration

Ride your mountain bike through some of Somerset’s stunning landscapes over the distance of your choice with like-minded riders at this award-winning event with top reviews!

  • Mountain biking events 3
A series of fast-paced guided gravel rides from London, perfect for serious riders skilled at off-road cycling. Can you ride 100 miles and climb 3000m, off road, in a day?
  • Fri 19 Jun
  • £50
Winchester, Hampshire

Landrace South Downs Way

A series of fast-paced guided gravel rides from London, perfect for serious riders skilled at off-road cycling. Can you ride 100 miles and climb 3000m, off road, in a day?

  • 162 km gravel riding + 3600 m ascent
Dive into epic trail runs, thrilling gravel rides, and scenic road sportives across South Scotland’s wild landscapes.
Every sporting ticket unlocks a full weekend of live music, talks, films and more
  • Fri 26 - Sun 28 Jun
  • FREE-£96
  • U16s FREE
Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway

South Scotland Outdoor Festival

Dive into epic trail runs, thrilling gravel rides, and scenic road sportives across South Scotland’s wild landscapes. Every sporting ticket unlocks a full weekend of live music, talks, films and more

  • Gravel events 3
  • Sportive 2
  • 5K run
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • + 2 more races
A non-competitive mountain biking event for all in the beautiful Exmoor National Park in South West England on open moorland, woodland trails and single track with top reviews!
  • Sun 12 Jul
  • £44
Minehead, Somerset

The Triple | Exmoor Explorer

A non-competitive mountain biking event for all in the beautiful Exmoor National Park in South West England on open moorland, woodland trails and single track with top reviews!

  • Mountain biking events 2
The Quantock Hills are a mecca for mountain biking! Expect stunning open moorland, woodland trails, natural single track and secluded comes. This event has it all plus you can camp too!
  • Sat 5 Sep
  • £44
Bridgwater, Somerset

The Triple | The Quantock Quake

The Quantock Hills are a mecca for mountain biking! Expect stunning open moorland, woodland trails, natural single track and secluded comes. This event has it all plus you can camp too!

  • Mountain biking events 2
Conquer miles of technical trails, soak up stunning views and dive into Europe’s biggest charity off-road ride! Your dirt-fuelled adventure starts here...
  • Sat 19 Sep
  • £45-£60
  • Pay in instalments
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey

London to Brighton Off-Road Bike Ride

Conquer miles of technical trails, soak up stunning views and dive into Europe’s biggest charity off-road ride! Your dirt-fuelled adventure starts here...

  • Charity bike ride 2

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