Dare Devils Kids MTB Races

The next kids race at the Forest of Dean is now live to book!

Saturday 25th October 2025

Head to:

https://littlefodders.co.uk/product/little-fodders-race-25th-october-2025/

These always sell out, so head over there quick!

There is a Little Fodders kids MTB race at on the 26th November.
Entries via the British cycling website.
Hope to see you all there

Great opportunity to get some summer evening timed runs at Fod.

Be quick on this one.
These always sell out 🤘

Kids MTB Race - WyeMTB Kids Mountain Bike racing in the Forest of Dean. This is a British Cycling Go Ride DH Kids Mountain bike race.. Based in the Forest of Dean

Thanks for the Journey, it’s been a blast!
We have loved operating here at Dare Valley, and have to say a massive thanks to both our team and all the customers who have supported us over the last 2 years.

We never expected to be operating in Aberdare. We were asked to step in at the last minute by the council, after their original operator decided it wasn’t the right opportunity a few weeks before the bike park was due to open. We stepped in because we felt we could really help establish a great family bike park at the heart of the community. This has always been the core objective in everything we have set out to achieve; from setting up the kids club, running grass-roots kids races and developing the range of events on offer.

It made that first summer really tough – we were only able to open the doors in mid-August, meaning most of the busy summer period had already been lost.
Contrary to what has been said by RCT, we made a significant capital expenditure, not in the trail network, but in the infrastructure required to run a successful bike park.

We were very clear from the day that we took on the park that there needed to be development of the product and trails on offer to ensure a sustainable business. For 2 years we have pushed for a skills and coaching area at the bottom of the hill, and a small development of the trail network to better meet the needs of the family and beginner MTB market.

After 18 months of pushing and identifying possible funding sources we were told in December that ‘there was no political will’ to develop the trail network any further.
We were disappointed, and very open with the council in February that we couldn’t see how the park could work commercially - and that we didn’t think we could stay on site past the end of this summer, but were very surprised to find in March that they had appointed a new operator and didn’t even want to give us 3 months notice to finishing operating on the site!

We were able to employ up to 10 local staff, lead by Will, Mathew and Rhian, and we will forever be grateful for their efforts. The site is what it is because of the efforts of this small but amazing team.

We are really disappointed that RCT shared private commercial and some non-factual information that found its way into the public domain, but appreciate all their support over the previous 18 months. We wish them all the best with continuing to operate a top notch, family focused, gravity bike park.

We really hope the park can build on the strong foundations we have put in place and continue to be a great introductory venue for mountain biking for the local community.

Gareth, Ian and the team at Pedalabikeaway.

Last chance saloon - just a few last uplift slots available Sunday & Monday. See you there!

You know what to do. https://bit.ly/3GUpsmg

😎 😎 So this is it - Pedalabikeaway's last weekend running the uplift at the Gravity Bike Park - anyone fancy joining us? We'd love to see you. You know where we are (and what to do https://bit.ly/3GUpsmg)

Thanks again for supporting us over the last 2 years. It's meant a lot. Keep shredding everyone!

ps Don't forget to follow us on to keep up with our Forest of Dean exploits!

😎Come and enjoy the Pedalabikeaway uplift while you still can! Grab the kids, book your uplift and come and have fun in the Gravity Park. You know you want to!

Learn more & book: https://bit.ly/3GUpsmg

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Check out the latest video from the guys at MBUK who dropped in to take a look around the park 🤘

Pedalabikeaway WyeMTB Chwaraeon RHCT / Sport RCT

These Kids can SHRED! We visit a bike park with a difference! It’s free to ride, open every day and offers a great way into mountain biking on a budget!Dare Valley Gravity Bike Pa...

There are still a few beginner slots for our last week of kids coaching this Saturday 29th April). These sessions are designed to build confidence and skills and provide a lot of fun! Let's get your kids ready for a great season of riding!

Book your places here: https://bit.ly/3Zy5hAU(

Dare Valley Country Park Visitor Centre

Full results below 👇