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Here is a listing of just a few mountainbike related events taking place in 2011 & 2012. Please note: events may be cancelled or venues changed so to avoid disapointment always check with directly with the event organisor.

November 2011 Real Ale Wobble, Mountainbike Marathon, XC, Navigator...

6 Nov: Dark & White - MTB Trailquest (Winter League), Peak District (UK): · Testing both your mountain biking and navigational skills. Round 2 of 7. For more info click here...

6 Nov: Winter Enduro, Brandon, Norfolk (UK): . For more info click here...

6 Nov: MTB Trailquest, Tankersley, North Sheffield (UK): Woodland event. For more info click here..

13 Nov: Cirencester Off-Road Duathlons (UK): The Cirencester Off-Road Duathlons take place in Cirencester Park which is part of the Bathurst Estate.For more info click here...

19 Nov: Real Ale Wobble 2011: Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales (UK): This non competitive event, the annual Real Ale Wobble, is held in conjunction with the Mid Wales Beer festival and takes place around Llanwrtyd Wells. For more info click here...

20 Nov: Dark Peak MTB Marathon, Dark Peak (UK): 61 km loop. For more info click here...

27 Nov: Brass Monkeys Winter Enduro, Pirbright (UK): For more info click here...

December 2011 MTB XC, Downhill, Enduro, Navigation, Shows...

4 Dec: Gore Winter Duathlon Series, Glentress ,Scottish Borders (UK): For more info click here...

4 Dec: Winter Enduro, Brandon, Norfolk (UK): . For more info click here...

11 Dec: Dark & White - MTB Trailquest (Winter League), Peak District (UK): · Testing both your mountain biking and navigational skills. Round 3 of 7. For more info click here...

18 Dec: Brass Monkeys Winter Enduro, Ash Ranges, Ash (UK): For more info click here...

TBC: Mint Cake MTB - Trailquest Winter Series - Kendal, Cumbria (UK): · For more info click here...

January 2012 MTB XC, Downhill, Winter Enduro, Navigation, Shows...

14 Jan: Saturnalia Beer Festival & Chariot Racing, Llanwrtyd Wells, Mid Wales (UK): Annual race event where 2 mountain bikes tow a makeshift cart (chariot style), complete with driver... looks like good fun and opportunity for some drinking. For more info click here...

22 Jan: Dark & White - MTB Trailquest (Winter League), Sherwood, Notts Forest (UK): · Testing both your mountain biking and navigational skills. Round 4 of 7. For more info click here...

22 Jan: Gore Winter Duathlon Series, Glentress ,Scottish Borders (UK): For more info click here...

22 Jan: Brass Monkeys Winter Enduro, Aldershot (UK): For more info click here...

29 Jan : Winter Enduro, Brandon, Norfolk (UK): . For more info click here...

TBC: Mint Cake MTB - Trailquest Winter Series, Kendal, Cumbria (UK): For more info click here...

TBC: MTB Trailquest (Winter League), NW Peak District (UK): · Testing both your mountain biking and navigational skills. Round 5. For more info click here...

TBC: Saddle Skedaddle Spring Series XC, venue TBC (UK): Open cross country race series held on Sundays during January to April. For more info click here...

Febuary 2012 MTB XC, Downhill, Enduro, Navigation, Shows...

12 Feb : Cirencester Off-Road Duathlons (UK): The Cirencester Off-Road Duathlons take place in Cirencester Park which is part of the Bathurst Estate.For more info click here...

12 Feb: Dark & White - MTB Trailquest (Winter League), W Sheffield area (UK): · Testing both your mountain biking and navigational skills. Round 5of 7. For more info click here...

26 Feb: Winter Enduro, Mayday Meadow, Norfolk (UK): . For more info click here...

26 Feb : Gore Winter Duathlon Series, Glentress ,Scottish Borders (UK): For more info click here...

TBC : TrailTrax Navigator, Berkshire (UK): Open cross country race series. For more info click here...

TBC: Southern Trail Ride, Woodcote, Oxfordshire (UK): choice of routes. For more info click here...

TBC: Saddle Skedaddle Spring Series XC, venue TBC (UK): Open cross country race series held on Sundays during January to April. For more info click here...

TBC: Navigator Race, Woodcote, Oxfordshire (UK): For more info click here...

TBC : Manx MTB Club's XC Event, Isle of Man (UK): Winter Series. For more info click here...

March 2012 MTB XC, Downhill, Enduro, Navigation, Shows...

4 March: Dark & White - MTB Trailquest (Winter League), North Derbyshire, Dark Peak (UK): · Testing both your mountain biking and navigational skills. Round 6 of 7. For more info click here...

11 March : Mawddach Goldrush MTB Challenge - Coed y Brenin, Wales (UK): rocky sections & fast flowing descents, weaves through breathtaking Welsh gold mine country and will present serious bikers with a physically and psychologically demanding challenge. For more info click here..

25 March: Dark & White - MTB Trailquest (Winter League), venue TBC (UK): · Testing both your mountain biking and navigational skills. Round 7 of 7. For more info click here...

TBC: Saddle Skedaddle Spring Series XC, venue TBC (UK): Open cross country race series held on Sundays during January to April. For more info click here...

TBC : Manx MTB Club's XC Event, Isle of Man (UK): Winter Series Race. For more info click here...

TBC: Saddle Skedaddle Spring Series XC, venue TBC (UK): Open cross country race series held on Sundays during January to April. For more info click here...

April 2012 Sea Otter Classic, XC, Downhill, Enduro, Navigation, Shows...

19 to 22 April: Sea Otter Classic, Monterey, California (USA): Huge MTB event including one of the largest downhill events in the USA. For more info click here..

TBC: Saddle Skedaddle Spring Series XC, venue TBC (UK): Open cross country race series held on Sundays during January to April. For more info click here...

TBC: Dragon Downhill Series: Wales (UK): popular downhill series. For more info click here...

TBC: Mountain Bike Orienteering / Trailquest Winter League, Peak District (UK): · Testing both your mountain biking and navigational skills. Fun for beginners, very challenging for the experienced. For more info click here...

TBC: SIMBA XC: North Yorkshire (UK): XC Series. For more info click here...

TBC: Mountain Bike Enduro, Cannock Chase near Stafford, Staffordshire (UK): Choose 2 hour or 4 hour MTB enduro. For more info click here...

TBC: SXC 2012 MTB Series, Contin, Scotland (UK): XC series. For more info click here...

May 2012 MTB Marathon, XC, Downhill, Enduro, Navigation, Shows...

TBC: Gorrick Enduro 100 Challenge, Bracknell Road, Bagshot, Surrey/Berks (UK): 70 miles on this great course. For more info click here...

TBC : The Southern 100's (Enduro) - Duncton, West Sussex (UK): single day, single loop 100k enduro (shorter distance options will also be available). For more info click here...

TBC : 10 Under The Ben, Nevis Region and Lochaber Rural Complex, Scotland (UK): 10 hour mountain bike marathon. The first of the Three Ten events; this is an opportunity for riders, racers, off road riders and the weekend warriors to get out and get on their bikes. For more info click here...

TBC : Merida MTB Marathon Series, Builth Wells, Wales (UK): For more info click here...

TBC : SXC 2011 MTB Series, Aberfoyle, Scotland (UK): XC series. For more info click here...

TBC : Monster Bike and Hike, Fort William, Scotland (UK): 24 hour charity event - 30 mile cycle, hike 8/22/43 miles. Route: Fort William to Inverness. More info click here..

June 2012 Bikefest, World Cup Mountain bike (Fort William) - Naked Bike Ride - Army XC - Downhill - Enduro - Navigation - Shows...

TBC: Mountain Bike World Cup 2012, Fort William , Scotland (UK): Lots going on, Downhil, 4X, Cross Country, Trials. UCI World Cup DH R4 / 4X R4. For more info click here...

TBC: Bristol Bikefest 2012, Ashton Court, Bristol (UK): includes endurance events with camping, party, live music, DJ, bar... For more info click here...

TBC: Naked Bike Ride, Southampton (UK): popular urban cycle event, not for the shy! For more info click here...

TBC: Naked Bike Ride, various locations including: London, & Edinburgh & Cardiff (UK): popular urban cycle event, not for the shy! For more info click here...

TBC: 24 Hours of Big Bear, Hazelton, WV (USA): an event from Granny Gear. As many as 200 teams, 50 solo riders and more than 1,000 spectators. For more info click here..

TBC: Marin Roughride - East Radnorshire, Welsh Marchess (UK): The Rough Ride isn’t a race, but it is a challenging MTB event. Beginners welcome. For more info click here..

TBC: SXC 2011 MTB Series, Ft William, Scotland (UK): XC series. For more info click here...

TBC: Naked Bike Ride, Brighton (UK): popular urban cycle event, not for the shy! For more info click here...

TBC: The Southern 100's (Enduro) - Swindon, Wiltshire (UK): 100k enduro (shorter distance options will also be available). For more info click here...

July 2012 Bog Snorkelling, MTB Marathon, XC, Downhill, Enduro, Navigation, Shows...

TBC: Merida MTB Marathon Series, Grassingto, North Yorkshire (UK): For more info click here...

TBC : World Mountain Bike Bog Snorkelling Championships 2010: Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales (UK): This unique event takes place in a bog on the outskirts of Llanwrtyd Wells where a trench has been cut. Competitors have to cycle two lengths of the bog, approximately 90 metres, using snorkels and riding specially prepared mountain bikes which are supplied with the tyres filled with lead and water. Wetsuits are recommended. For more info click here...

TBC : 10 at Kirroughtree, Galloway Forest Park, Scotland (UK): 10 hour mountain bike marathon. Venue tucked away in the South West of Scotland, famous for its fast flowing singletrack and superb mountain bike trails. For more info click here...

TBC : Black Mountains Bike Fest, talgarth, Powys, Wales (UK): 4 MTB challenges, live music, sports screen, bar, camping & showers. For more info click here...

TBC : Bog SnorkellingTriathlon: Waen Rhydd Bog, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales (UK): 7.5 mile run, then into the bog, then 19 miles MTB. For more info click here...

TBC : 24 Hours of Nine Mile Park, Wisconsin (USA): an event from Granny Gear. For more info click here..

TBC: Merida MTB Marathon Series, Selkirk (UK): For more info click here....

TBC: Manx MTB Club's Downhill Race, Isle of Man (UK): MTB Downhill. For more info click here...

TBC: Manx XC Championships, Isle of Man (UK): For more info click here...

August 2012 MTB XC, Downhill, Enduro, Navigation, Shows...

TBC: 12:12 TORQ in your SLEEP, Yateley, Hampshire (UK): 12 noon to 12 midnight MTB endurance event. More info click here...

TBC : Colorado Rocky Mountain Bike Tour, Colorado (USA): Routes over Trail Ridge Road and to Mount Evans, the highest paved road in the world!. For more info click here...

TBC : SXC 2011 MTB Series, Perth, Scotland (UK): XC series. For more info click here...

TBC : The Southern 100's (Enduro) - Woodcote, Oxon (UK): 100k enduro (shorter distance options will also be available). For more info click here...

TBC : Manx MTB Club's"Classic Enduro" Isle of Man (UK): For more info click here...

TBC : SXC 2011 MTB Series, Laggan Wolftrax, Scotland (UK): XC series. For more info click here...

TBC: Endurance Downhill, Fort William, Scotland (UK): The Fort William Downhill Endurance - Downwhill Endurance Marathon. Register early! For more info click here...

TBC : Merida MTB Marathon Series, Selkirk, Scotland (UK): Merida Bikes MTB Marathon Series. For more info click here...

TBC : Red Kite Mountainbike Bash: Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales (UK): non-competitive event. Single track, forestry roads etc. For more info click here...

TBC : TrailTrax Navigator - Cheriton, Hampshire (UK): Fun for beginners or experienced. Cycle orienteering event using mountain bikes for pairs or single riders. For more info click here...

TBC : Brechfa Enduro - Brechfa Forest, Carmarthenshire, Wales (UK): Approx 55km single loop with an optional shortcut after about 35km. Starting in Llansawel the route takes you into the northern end of the forest and climbs up to join the infamous Gorlech trail (Red Grade)... For more info click here...

TBC : Manx MTB Club's Downhill Race, Isle of Man (UK): MTB Downhill. For more info click here...

TBC: 10 More in Moray, Fochabers, Scotland (UK): 10 hour mountain bike marathon. Register early! For more info click here...

September 2012 Night Marathon, MTB, Manx 'End to End XC', Downhill, Navigation etc.

TBC: TheThe South Downs Way Lemming Trail, South Downs Way (UK): mountain bike endurance challenge. Two day event combining an epic enduro with a rolling weekend bikefest. For more info click here...

TBC: Night MTB Marathon, Rutin, Wales (UK): Exposure Lights Big Night Out. For more info click here...

TBC: SXC 2012 MTB Series, Drumlanrig Castle, Scotland (UK): XC series. For more info click here...

TBC: MaXx Exposure 2012: South Downs Way Night Enduro, QE (UK): 75 miles night ride from Beachy Head - South Downs area. For more info click here...

TBC: Manx 'End to End Challenge', Isle of Man (UK): MTB Cross Counrty. For more info click here...

October 2012 24 hour MTB XC, Enduro, Downhill, Navigation, Exhibitions...

TBC: TrailTrax Navigator, Hamphire (UK): Fun for beginners or experienced. Cycle orienteering event using mountain bikes for pairs or single riders. Open cross country race series. For more info click here...

TBC: 24 Hours of Moab (USA): The 24 Hours of Moab, is a world-class event that draws teams from all over the world. Event info see Granny Gear click here..

TBC: Mountain Bike Enduro, Sherwood/Notts Forests (UK): Choose 2 hour or 4 hour MTB enduro. For more info click here...

TBC: Southern Trail Ride, Dunsfold, Surrey (UK): Open to a wide range of skill levels.Short, med & long routes available. For more info click here...

TBC: Relentless24, Nevis Range and Lochaber Rural Complex Scotland (UK): 24 Hour MTB Marathon. The Relentless24 will take place on the world renowned Witch’s Trail and recently constructed World Championships courses in the Forestry Commission Scotland’s Leanachan Forest with the event hub being based at Nevis Range, Fort WilliamRegister early! For more info click here...

TBC: Dragon Downhill Series: Wales (UK): popular downhill series. For more info click here...

TBC: UK Senior Championships -Mytchett, Mytchett Place Road, Surrey (UK): For more info click here...

TBC: Manx XC Winter Series, Isle of Man (UK): MTB Cross Counrty. For more info click here...

TBC: Autumn Classic Races,Yateley, Hampshire (UK): XC Racing. For more info click here...

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