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Uptonogood? Mountain Bike Festival – 21st June 2025

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 fundraising event for local projects and causes, offering exhilarating rides, fine food and drink, and great music (See below).

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:

Please see maps and route descriptions. Download our Poster or Flyer and help spread the word.

All the rides start and finish in Upton village where besides the cycling there will be fun and frolics for all the family, including quality live music from The Outlyers, The Intercepteurs, Kasai Masai, plus DJ Count Skylarkin. There will also be beer tent, BBQ, tea/coffee and cakes, pump track, and adventure playground.

Please note that Uptonogood? is not a race. It is conducted on publics rights of way which remain open to all users. As such, E-bikes are welcome and times/places will not be published in line with advice from the Police.

If you’ve not been before, check out these testimonials and head over to our Facebook page for plenty of photos.

Should you have any photos you would like to share please send them through and we’ll post them.

Photos from past events.

Family route change

Sustrans route 544 has undergone a modification after a landowner withdraw consent to access their land. The new route makes use of the upgraded Icknield Greenway and the quiet lane between West Hendred and East Ginge. This is an equally pleasent route and adds no further distance to the ride. The full route description has […]

Drain Technology along for the ride!

Very pleased to announce that Abingdon firm Drain Technology Ltd. have become a sponsor. They and will be managing the traffic for us on A417 crossing, during the mass starts, and throughout the day for the benefit of returning riders. A big thank you to Paul, Daniel and team.

Minor Route Change

Please note there has been a minor route change on the 25/35 mile route out of East Ginge. You will no-longer turn right at the post box. Instead continue on the road for 100m then turn right on the main farm track heading south towards the Ridgeway.