S-MAX Extreme

MONTH: August 2009
ORGANISER: No Fuss Events
WHERE: Fort William, Highland, Scotland
WHY YOU SHOULD GO: Those in the know agree that this is the most hardcore downhill biking event in the UK. Punters have to ride the steep Nevis Range downhill course as many times as possible in a six-hour period.
CONTACT: Go to nofussevents.co.uk or call 01397 772899

MONTH: July 2009
ORGANISER: Mountain Biking Wales
WHERE: Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park, Gwynedd, Wales
WHY YOU SHOULD GO: Some call this the UK’s mountain biking mecca, and it’s easy to see why. With dozens of natural and purpose-built trails criss-crossing this beautiful forest in Snowdonia, there’s enough biking to challenge even the most hardcore riders.
CONTACT: Go to mbwales.com or call 01341 440747

MONTH: June 2009
ORGANISER: Rare Management
WHERE: Fort William, Highlands, Scotland
WHY YOU SHOULD GO: Early June sees the world’s best downhillers and 4X mountain bikers coming to the Scottish Highlands for the British leg of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. Enthusiastic amateurs get a chance to try out the course, too.
CONTACT: Go to fortwilliamworldcup.co.uk or call 0131 555 3820

MONTH: May 2009
ORGANISER: Eventsmiths
WHERE: Guisborough, Teesside
WHY YOU SHOULD GO: The new Tees Valley Race 24 has solo riders or teams racing for 24 hours. Extra-curricular entertainment ensures spectating friends and family have fun too.
CONTACT: Go to tvr24.com

MONTH: February 2009
ORGANISER: In Event
WHERE: Plympton, Devon, England
WHY YOU SHOULD GO: This annual duathlon event involves 8km of running and 20km of mountain biking, all through challenging parkland near Plymouth.
CONTACT: Go to xcracer.com

MONTH: December 2008
ORGANISER: Borderline Events
WHERE: Moelfre, Anglesey, Wales
WHY YOU SHOULD GO: Borderline Events run trips to the new biking centre in Moelfre, which features two twisting downhill runs and a tractor to take you up to the start.
CONTACT: Go to borderline-events.co.uk or call 01524 388388