Events Calendar
Uptonogood? is a mountain bike event for experienced riders and novice families alike. Run by volunteers from the village of Upton and the local mountain bike fraternity, it is a fundraisingevent for local projects and causes, offering exhilarating rides, fine food and drink, and a great music including The Intercepteurs, Count Skylarkin, and The Outlyers amoungst others.
Almost entirely off-road, the cycle routes wind their way through the beautiful North Wessex Downs, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty encompassing the Ridgeway and surrounding bridleways.
Uptonogood? offers five routes devised to cater for all ages and abilities:
- 6 mile Little Wheels ride
- 14 mile Family ride
- 19 mile Teen Spirit ride
- 25 mile Leisure ride
- 35 mile Endurance ride
Please see maps and route descriptions.
All the rides start and finish in Upton village where besides the cycling there will be fun and frolics for all the family, including beer tent, BBQ, tea/coffee and cakes, pump track, and adventure playground. There will also be a great selection for live music from established artists throughout the afternoon.
Please note that Uptonogood? is not a race event, so e-bikes are welcome and times/places will not be published in line with advice from the Police.