The Wheelbase Big Demo Weekend returns to Staveley on 21–22 March 2026, bringing the UK’s original and largest mountain bike demo event back to the heart of the Lake District.
The 2026 edition will bring together some of the world’s best mountain bike brands for one BIG weekend of mountain bike riding at our Lake District HQ in Staveley. There’s a huge fleet of mountain and e-mountain bikes available to demo on fully guided rides around the stunning Kentmere Valley. All demo rides need to be booked in advance through our Big Demo website. Demo bikes are £15.00 to book per ride. Online bookings are now live.
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Skill Levels
Regular, experienced mountain bikers with advanced fitness and bike handling skills. Please also check with staff as to the suitability of your bike, clothing and equipment. If you have any reservations about joining this group, you must book onto the intermediate ride which is still a testing mountain bike route and perfect for focusing on the performance of the bike.
Regular mountain bikers with good fitness and bike handling skills. Please also check with staff as to the suitability of your bike, clothing and equipment. If you have any reservations about joining this group, you must book onto the Beginner ride as an alternative which is a great mountain bike route for testing all the features you’ll be considering on your demo bike.
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Age Restrictions
No riders younger than 16 years on the Big Demo. Riders aged 16 and 17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who will be responsible for their safety.
