Now that the MTB gods have run out of rain and ordered some sunshine, its’ time to get the Dirt Factory Air Bag out. Everything you should hopefully need to know is below: When: Saturday 18th May 2024 Time: 11am – 4pm Where: Farmer Johns MTB Park, Cote Green road, SK6 5EN Cost: £10 per person for unlimited jumps (Pay cash or card at the Bike Shop), you will be given a wristband. Age limit: Riders must be aged 8 or over to use the air bag. Acceptance of Risk: All riders must sign the Dirt Factory Air Bag waiver, anyone under 18 must have a parent or guardian do this on their behalf. NO WAIVER ..read more

Today, the Dirt Factory Bike Shop is proud to unveil our brand-new Electric Bike Test Centre, designed to provide an informative experience. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just getting started, our test centre welcomes riders of all levels to discover the joy and convenience of electric bikes. What sets our test centre apart? First and foremost, we boast an impressive lineup of electric MTB and Hybrid bikes known for their high quality and reasonable price point. But perhaps most importantly, our Electric Bike Test Centre is ideal for anyone considering purchasing an electric bike but wa ..read more

International Women’s Day is not just a day, it’s a celebration of progress, empowerment, and the relentless spirit of women worldwide. Today, Dirt Factory joined forces with FEL Scotland to mark the occasion in a truly special way at Bannockburn High School in Scotland. We were invited to set up our renowned pumptrack, helping turn the whole school grounds into an exhilarating hub of activity. FEL had organised lots of inspirational talks and activities, and it didn’t take long for students to eagerly gather themselves around the modular pumptrack. Many of them had never experienced riding a ..read more

Hey there, The Dirt Factory Trail Services team have just completed the installation of a brand new modular pumptrack (Park Edition) for an enthusiastic young family, and the smiles on their faces say it all. But why is this such a big deal? Well, let’s talk about why every family should have the opportunity to access facilities like pumptracks. Pumptracks: Fun for the Whole Family A pumptrack is like a dream come true for families who love outdoor fun and active adventures. It’s a circuit-style track designed for bikes, skateboards, scooters, and even rollerblades. What makes it so incredible ..read more

In June 2022 Liss Parish Council got in touch with our events team about renting one of our modular pumptracks for the Queens Jubilee. Liss Parish Council had a clear vision, they wanted to know how popular a pumptrack would be if they had one in their local park. The advantage of the Dirt Factory events pumptrack is that it’s portable, so tracks can be assembled for a given period of time without breaking the bank. The proved very useful for this particular project because Liss Parish Council were able to hire the track for just over a week and during that time they collected user feedback vi ..read more

Parkhead Community school recently purchased a fantastic new modular pumptrack. The Dirt Factory Trails team have just finished assembling the track and the children are absolutely loving it. Now, you might be wondering, “What’s a pumptrack?” Well, my friends, a pumptrack is a super cool track filled with exciting bumps, twists, and turns. It’s a specially designed space where you can ride your bikes, skateboards, scooters, or even rollerblades. The children at Parkhead Community School have been having a blast on the pumptrack. They have been riding their bikes and scooters during PE and afte ..read more

If you’re looking for a fun way to get outside and stay active, then modular pumptracks might be just what you need. A pumptrack is a series of bumps, berms, and other features designed to be ridden on a bike, skateboard, scooter, or even on foot. These tracks are made up of modular components, which means they can be easily assembled and disassembled, making them perfect for public spaces. So why should more public spaces invest in modular pumptracks? First and foremost, pumptracks offer a fun and engaging activity for people of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or jus ..read more

In a cycling context, trails are dedicated paths for off-road cycling that allow mountain bikes, ebikes, gravel bikes, and other engine-less bikes to navigate through natural surroundings. These trails can be purpose-built by Trail Specialists or may have been naturally formed over hundreds of years. Depending on the steepness of the trail and the features present, such as rocks, roots, and jumps, trails are often graded for difficulty. Forestry England sites like Dalby Forest, Cannock Chase, Forest of Dean, and Whinlatter Forest are examples of locations that have graded / colour-coordinated ..read more

What a fantastic afternoon everyone has just had in Moston Brook, Oldham. The Friends of Moston Brook Park, Oldham invited Dirt Factory to set up a pump track to celebrate the opening of a new walking and cycling path which has recently been built to encourage more Active Travel.  This was the first community event of the year for the Dirt Factory Events team and it felt good to be back doing what we love – teaching bike skills and having fun on two wheels. Our team created a bespoke MTB and BMX circuit using our portable pump track and organised three guided rides which took people on a ..read more

The UK (more specifically Scotland) is the place to be this summer if you love cycling. Why? Because for the first time ever all the UCI sanctioned cycling disciplines are having their respective World Championships all in one country, in wee bonny Scotland, which has never happened before. Whether you’re a road cycling fan, mountain bike fanatic or into your BMX racing or tricks, all bases are covered. Check this useful table out which gives you all the what, where and when details starting August 2023. The Dirt Factory Events team have a few bookings in the calendar up north already to help ..read more