A major new infrastructure proposal – the Peak Cluster CO₂ Pipeline – is now entering public consultation, and it could shape access, landscape character and trail integrity across parts of the Peak District, Cheshire, Staffordshire, and the wider corridor stretching all the way to the Irish Sea. The project proposes a 121‑mile underground CO₂ pipeline, […]
A View from Two Wheels: Peak District MTB Rolls Into the Dark Peak Photo Festival
We’re absolutely buzzing to share that Peak District MTB will be showcased at the Dark Peak Photo Festival, with our exhibition taking pride of place at Glossop Train Station ‘the gateway to the Dark Peak’. This is a huge moment for us: a chance to celebrate mountain biking not just as a sport, but as […]
Forthcoming AGM – Thursday 29th January
Peak District MTB Annual General Meeting 2026 @ Adventure Hub The Peak District MTB Annual General Meeting (AGM) is your chance to come together with fellow riders, volunteers, and supporters to celebrate what we’ve achieved and help shape the future of mountain biking in the Peak District. This year’s AGM will be held in person, […]
Merry Christmas from Peak District MTB & AGM Date
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We have decided to try shifting the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to the other side of Christmas for a change this time around. We have set our date for the evening of Thursday 29th January 2026 in the Hope Valley (further details will be […]
Peaks Enduro event October 2025
“I just want people to ride!” Kev Smith’s ambition is simple – get people on their bikes. Meeting that ambition is somewhat trickier – but he’s working his back end off to make it happen. Focus Rides are running a series of cross-country Enduros, and Kev wants you to get involved. “Work’s started already on […]
Upon discovering a fire – a MTBer’s tale from Hope Cross
Whilst out riding the popular bridleway known as ‘The Beast of Hope Cross’, near Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District, a mountain biker noticed a potential danger and decided to investigate the source of some smoke. After detecting the smell of smoke, the member of PDMTB followed her nose and discovered a campfire that had […]
Moorland Fire Risk in the Peak District
Fast, dusty trails and almost guaranteed warm sunny days – the last few weeks have made for some great riding conditions in the Peak District. But this recent dry spell has also brought a significant risk of wildfire. While the trails and hills are this dry it’s important to be conscious of the potential for […]
The Trail Pot: An Opportunity to Transform Grassroots Mountain Biking in the UK
The Trail Pot is a groundbreaking charity* that has stepped up to support grassroots mountain biking projects throughout the United Kingdom. The charity has been founded by a team of passionate MTB volunteers including Peak District MTB’s very own previous Chair, Chris Maloney. What is the Trail Pot? Launched as a dedicated National Mountain Biking […]