Peak District MTB member Alex Berry bagged third place in the Highland Trail 550 in spite of technical challenges. Disley based Alex is raising money for Kinder Mountain Rescue in “wettest event in its 10 year history”. “It was brutal,” says Alex. “It was much harder than I ever thought possible but the support of […]
BHF fundraising ride a huge success
One of the most popular mountain bike events in the Peak District, this weekend’s British Heart Foundation Mountain Bike Challenge was a big success, with riders from across the country taking part. Over 300 riders were out enjoying the Peak District trails, raising money for the British Heart Foundation (BHF). We’re delighted to report that […]
2 Sweepers needed for BHF 2022 Challenge
We’re looking for a couple of you to help out with the British Heart Foundation Peak District Mountain Bike Challenge on April 2 – and we’ve got a great offer to tempt you along. We need a couple of sweepers – those who ride along after the last of the participants and gather up a […]
Deadline to record lost rights of way removed – is it all good news?
DEFRA has announced that the 2026 cut-off date for recording historic rights of way will be removed. But what does it all mean; is it good news or could it be bad news? According to a DEFRA spokesperson: “As we have recognised in our 25 Year Environment Plan, public access is key to connecting people […]