What a weekend. The sun came out, the trails were buzzing, and the Wheelbase Big Demo Weekend once again brought riders together in Staveley for two brilliant days of mountain biking. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make it another hugely successful event. Seeing so many passionate, bike‑loving riders exploring the Kentmere Valley and testing the latest tech reminded us exactly why we run this weekend year after year.
A massive thank you goes out to Cube, Merida, Whyte, Yeti, Burgtec, Smith, Fox and Stashed for their support and for supplying such an impressive fleet of bikes and kit. Their teams worked tirelessly throughout the weekend to get riders set up, tuned in and ready to roll, and the event simply wouldn’t have been the same without them.
A Weekend to Remember
From the first group heading out on Saturday morning to the final ride wrapping up on Sunday afternoon, the atmosphere never dipped. Spirits were high, the sunshine stuck around, and the valley was filled with riders comparing notes, swapping stories and grinning from ear to ear as they put the latest mountain and e‑mountain bikes through their paces.
We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible guiding team. Their local knowledge, calm leadership and commitment to keeping everyone safe played a huge part in the smooth running of the weekend. Every group came back smiling, and that’s down to the guides who made sure each ride was enjoyable, well‑paced and confidence‑building.
Relive the Weekend
We captured plenty of moments across both days, and you can browse the full gallery over on our Facebook page.
Click here for Photos – Big Demo Weekend 2026
Looking Ahead – North East Demo at Hamsterley Forest
If this weekend left you inspired, excited or simply hungry for more time on the bike, you’re in luck. We’re already gearing up for our next big outing: the North East Demo at Hamsterley Forest. We can’t wait to bring the same energy, the same world‑class brands and another huge fleet of bikes to one of the best riding spots in the country. Details to follow.