The UK’s biggest mountain bike festival is back – and 2026 is shaping up to be the Cannondale Malverns Classic’s biggest year yet.
Set in the beautiful Eastnor Deer Park, from Thursday 20 to Sunday 23 August, the event blends world-class racing, an unrivalled expo and a full-on festival atmosphere into one long weekend that defines British mountain biking.
And organisers are offering MBUK readers the chance to win a free family pass to this year's event, worth £260 or more!
Consisting of two adult weekend tickets and two child or teenager weekend tickets, the prize gives the winner and three family members entry to the event, along with parking, camping and spectator access.
For your chance to win, simply submit your details below. Don’t hang about, because the draw ends on 21 July! Scroll down to the bottom of this page for full T&Cs.
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About the Malverns Classic
At its core, the Malverns Classic is still all about the riding. The race programme spans everything from grassroots to Elite, with highlights including British Cycling’s National Championships in both four-cross and dual slalom, the Balance Bike World Championships, and downhill, enduro and cross-country races.
Add in crowd favourites like the DMR Pump Track Challenge and the iconic Evans Cycles Lakeride, and you’ve got one of the most diverse race line-ups anywhere in the UK.
Away from the tape, the Malverns delivers arguably the largest MTB expo in the country. If you want to check out the latest bikes and kit, and get a handle on where the industry’s heading, this is the place to be!
But what really sets this event apart is the atmosphere. From demo rides and coaching zones to family-friendly racing, camping and a packed evening programme including a free funfair, it’s a true all-ages festival.
And when the sun goes down, the main arena keeps the energy high with big-name acts and a party vibe that’s become legendary in MTB circles. This year’s headliners include Orbital, Chicane, Bez from the Happy Mondays and Billy Daniel Bunter. Plus, look out for a special guest appearance straight out of the MBUK history books – DJ Doddy on the wheels of steel!
Whether you’re racing, riding, shopping or just soaking it all in, the Malverns Classic remains a standout date in the calendar, and 2026 looks set to raise the bar once again.
Terms & conditions
Promoter is Our Media Limited (company number 05715415) a company incorporated in England and Wales whose registered address is at Eagle House, Bristol, BS1 4ST.
2. The promotion is open to all residents of the UK, including the Channel Islands, aged 18 years or older, except the Promoter’s employees or contractors and anyone connected with the promotion or their direct family members.
3. The opening date for entries is 30 June 2026 and the closing date for entries is 21 July 2026 at 11.59pm. Entries received after the closing date will not be considered.
4. By entering the promotion, the participants agree:
a. to be bound by these terms and conditions; and
b. that should they win the promotion, their name and likeness may be used by the Promoter for pre-arranged promotional purposes.
5. Entrants should enter by inputting their name and email address into the form hosted on the MBUK website (https://www.mbuk.com). Entries received after the closing date of the promotion will not be considered.
6. Entrants must supply to the Promoter their name and email address for the purposes of administering the promotion, selecting the winner and arranging prize fulfilment. The Promoter will use entrants' personal details in accordance with the Our Media Privacy Policy (https://policies.ourmedia.co.uk/privacy-policy).
7. Only one entry will be permitted per person, regardless of method of entry. Bulk entries made by third parties will not be permitted.
8. 1 winner will win:
• 1 x family ticket package for the 2026 Malverns Classic, comprising entry, parking, camping and spectating passes, made up of two adult tickets and two child/teenager tickets.
9. Prize restrictions:
a. The prize will be emailed to the winner and does not need to be separately claimed.
b. The prize is valid only for the 2026 Malverns Classic and cannot be used for future years.
c. The winner must use one of the adult tickets.
d. The winner may choose who receives the additional adult and child tickets.
e. Children/teenagers attending on the child/teenage tickets must be aged six to 17 years.
f. The winner will need to request child or teenager tickets as required, to total two tickets, and will need to request the type of camping pitch.
g. The winner may choose not to redeem the ticket(s).
10. The winning entrant will be the first correct entry drawn at random from all the correct entries after the closing date. The Promoter’s decision as to the winner is final and no correspondence relating to the promotion will be entered into. The Promoter may share the details of the winner with the prize provider for the purposes of fulfilling and delivering the prize.
11. The winner will be notified by the Prize Supplier on the day after the closing date of the promotion by email. If the winner cannot be contacted, or fails to respond within 12 days of such notification being sent, the Promoter reserves the right to offer the prize to a runner up, or to re-offer the prize in any future promotion.
12. There is no cash alternative and the prize will not be transferable. Prizes must be taken as stated and cannot be deferred. The Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize with one of the same or greater value.
13. The surname and county of residence of the winner will be available upon request by sending an SAE to Mountain Biking UK, Our Media Ltd, Eagle House, Bristol, BS1 4ST within two months of the closing date of the promotion. The Promoter will contact the winner before releasing this information and provide the winner the opportunity to object or limit the amount of information shared.
14. The Promoter reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions or to cancel, alter or amend the promotion at any stage, if deemed necessary in its opinion, or if circumstances arise outside of its control.
15. The Promoter does not accept any responsibility for lost, delayed or fraudulent entries.
16. The Promoter excludes liability to the full extent permitted by law for any loss, damage or injury occurring to the participant arising from his or her entry into the promotion or occurring to the winner arising from his or her acceptance of a prize.
17. The promotion is subject to the laws of England.
