Mountain Bike Challenge
Sat, May 9th 2026 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Borderland Mountain Bike Challenge
Mountain Bike Challenge
Go
Woodland climb
The lower slopes are less exposed.
Ooohps
Always challenging
Air Ambulance benefit
Funds raised for the Charity are donated with a presentation.
Registration on arrival
Borderland Rotary check details for every rider.
Gathering
Ready and assembling
Pre-start Instructions
Guidance given by Borderland Rotary before the start.
Staggered start in groups
Timed start for this group of ten
See the official site for information and pictures
www.borderland-mtb-challenge.org
Reports -2024 Challenge
2023 Challenge
Borderland Mountain Bike Challenge
A major event in the cycling calender, is run by Borderland Rotary. The unique course covers 22 miles below the Berwyn mountains and is based on the hamlet of Rhiwlas, West of Oswestry.
22 miles is the big challenge but there is also the 6 mile Family course. E-bikes included.
To make a donation click here
Sporting the Challenge T-shirt
THE NEXT EVENT IS BEING PLANNED FOR MAY 2026
Safety Marshalling is important. If you have the time to help on the day, please contact us, and be part of the Borderland team of volunteers.
eported 17.1.25
Reported 19.1.25
Borderland Mountain Bike Challenge
Date Announced
The Borderland Mountain Bike Challenge will start at 10am on Saturday 9th May from Rhiwlas Village Hall, SY10 7JH. Borderland Rotary Club first held the challenge way back in 1994 when it was a fun ride for members to raise a little money for local charities but then it grew and grew to become the great event it is today.
Jonathan Jones, who organises the ride for Borderland Rotary, said “I still find the process of organising the Challenge as exciting and daunting as I ever did and, although we’ve been at it for many years, it’s never lost its charm and I still love to see hundreds of keen mountain bikers ride off into the Berwyn Mountains and raise thousands and thousands of pounds for charity. With the support of such sponsors as Tim Gray from Dairi-Pak and Mule Cycles from Oswestry, we have been able to give charities like Air Ambulance a regular annual donation as well as supporting lots of local good causes”.
Jonathan continued, “Why not put a team together, talk to your colleagues at work, talk to your boss, and if you are the boss, talk to the staff and get pedalling – it’s for a good cause, and it’ll be great fun. All you need is a bike, a helmet, and the heart of a lion!”
Having ridden in nearly all the events over the last 30 years, Dave Lowdon said, “It still feels like a family event to me, lovely atmosphere”
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