Mountain biking events

Mountain biking events

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

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 2025/2026

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 12 Sep
  • £50
London, UK

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 multi-day gravel adventure across 12 valleys, 6 moors and along the watershed of the River Calder in West Yorkshire through a diverse and stunning landscape.
  • Sat 20 - Sun 21 Sep
  • £25-£130
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, UK

Calder Divide Trail

A multi-day gravel adventure across 12 valleys, 6 moors and along the watershed of the River Calder in West Yorkshire through a diverse and stunning landscape.

  • Gravel events 2
Come and tackle miles of technical terrain with superb views on a dirt adventure you'll never forget! It's Europe's largest charity mountain bike ride, and you're invited to join in.
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • £45-£60
  • Pay in instalments
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, UK

London to Brighton Off-Road Bike Ride

Come and tackle miles of technical terrain with superb views on a dirt adventure you'll never forget! It's Europe's largest charity mountain bike ride, and you're invited to join in.

Email heretohelp@bhf.org.uk for instalments code

  • Charity bike ride 2
The epic finale of the 2025 GrALBA Series, set in the heart of the Cairngorms as part of the Thrive Mountain Bike Festival. Join a spectacular day on the trails to celebrate the gravel riding season!
  • Sun 21 Sep
  • £54-£56
Ballater, Aberdeenshire, UK

Thrive Gravel

The epic finale of the 2025 GrALBA Series, set in the heart of the Cairngorms as part of the Thrive Mountain Bike Festival. Join a spectacular day on the trails to celebrate the gravel riding season!

  • 85 km gravel riding
An unforgettable cycle challenge for all abilities! Ride through the stunning landscapes of Epping Forest and the Lee Valley while supporting Haven House Children’s Hospice.
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • £55-£65
London, UK

Lee Valley Half Century

An unforgettable cycle challenge for all abilities! Ride through the stunning landscapes of Epping Forest and the Lee Valley while supporting Haven House Children’s Hospice.

  • Charity bike ride 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 2026
  • £33
Bristol, Somerset, UK

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!

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Fat bike in Finland
Feb 2026

Fat bike in Finland

A full day fat biking as part of a 5-day winter expedition!

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