21 Years of Kielder MTB Trails

Saturday 5 September 2026 | 4pm-6pm | Team Cycles, Kielder Village

Join Forestry England and the Kielder MTB community for a special social ride celebrating 21 years of the Kielder mountain bike trail network as part of the Kielder Forest 100 celebrations.

This relaxed event is a chance to celebrate the people who helped establish and grow one of England's largest mountain bike trail networks. Riders are invited to meet the pioneers of the Kielder MTB movement, including members of the original trail-building team, many of whom continue to maintain and develop the trails today.

The rides are also a thank you to the volunteers, past and present, whose dedication over the last 21 years has helped make Kielder one of the UK's leading mountain biking destinations.

Open to all abilities, social rides will take place on a range of blue, red and black graded trails, offering the perfect opportunity to share memories, meet fellow riders and celebrate Kielder's mountain biking heritage.

Event details:

Meeting point: Team Cycles Kielder
Arrival: Please meet at 3.30pm for a 4pm ride start
Location: Kielder Forest, Northumberland
Price: Free (participants should bring their own bike and suitable riding equipment)

Part of the wider Kielder Forest 100 celebration weekend, taking place on 5 and 6 September 2026.

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