Forestry England have been back in touch with an update on what’s going on on the Lockerbrook / Gores bridleway near Ladybower. A number of you have been in touch regarding the work and access up there, and though throughout we’ve had good contact with FE and we’ve shared those updates, there’s still been a […]
Duking It Out – More MTB access to Chatsworth Estate in the future?
Recently Chatsworth Estate invited interested groups to comment on their Whole Estate Plan. Obviously we couldn’t miss the opportunity make our case for improved access, so we dusted off our crayons and stated the case for mountain bikes once more. You can see our response here. It’s not perfect by any means, but has given […]
BHF Peak District Challenge Cancelled
The BHF Peak District Challenge has been cancelled, in news which we’re as gutted as you lot to learn. The ride, which had originally been post-poned earlier in the year, was slated for October 21st, but owing to slow sign ups the charity has taken the decision to cancel the event this year. Here at […]
Hollinsclough Rakes no longer a challenge
Staffordshire County Council’s repairs to Hollinsclough Rakes are well underway and it looks like there will be a lot less challenging riding in this quiet corner of the Peak District. We’ve reported previously on the long-running closure and consultation on the repairs to Swan and Limer Rake near Hollinsclough, but only recently have Staffordshire County […]
Milestones in a decade of growth – 10,000+ followers
Peak District MTB has hit two significant milestones just recently. It’s 10 years since the group was formed, and just this week our 10,000th Facebook follower has joined us as we continue champion mountain biking here in the national park. Back in 2013 when we kicked things off, we had a modest ambition to be […]
Where are Staffordshire County Council plans for Hollinsclough Rakes repairs?
The repairs on Swan and Limer Rakes in Hollinsclough, just over the Derbyshire-Staffordshire border to the south of Buxton, are underway but we – and the Local Access Forum – had no sight of the plans from Staffordshire County Council (SCC). We reported last month that repairs have started on Swan Rake and Limer Rake […]
Doctors Gate Update – Tackling the Bog of Doom
Peak District MTB started working with the Peak District National Park Authority in early 2022, making the case for trail upgrades to tackle one of the worst trail bogs in the Peak District. The great news is the improvement works are close to being complete and are a huge improvements for all trail users.. “Doctors […]
We went to the Biggest MTB Summit in the World (IMBA Summit 2023). But What Did We Learn? – Part 1
In part 1 of 3, Peak District MTB committee member Jim Cherrington reports on the IMBA Summit 2023. Earlier this month I had the privilege of attending the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) Annual Summit in Valpashiavo (Switzerland), which was based around the dual themes of sustainability and diversity. I had been invited to present […]
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