HOPE WOMEN ENDURO RETURNS FOR 2026
Hope WMN Enduro is back!
The enduro is back for 2026 bigger and better than ever!
We will once again be racing in the beautiful Forest of Dean on the weekend of the 5th/6th September.
Things you can expect…..
Race options: Lite Enduro; 3 stages. Full Enduro; 5 stages
All stages open for free practice on Saturday
Stage coaches on hand to give top tips and advice on Saturday
Mash up race on Sunday
Packed event village with top bike industry friends
Free camping for the whole weekend
Film night on the Saturday night
Café open late Saturday evening
Lots of fun on bikes in a supportive, friendly environment.
Head to the PMBA website for info and how to book on: https://www.pmbaenduro.co.uk/events/hope-wmn-enduro-2026/
Reflections on last years Enduro can be found here: https://www.hopewomen.com/blog/enduroreflections
FAQ’s
I’ve never raced before is this race for me?
100% yes! We pride ourselves on delivering a race on trails that are fun but still challenging in a supportive, relaxed environment. If you can happily ride trail centre red grade routes you can race this enduro!
I have raced before is this this the race for me?
100% yes! Although we say this is the ideal race for someone’s first race, this year we adding stages to the race day with an extra level difficultly, so you can choose between the Lite Enduro or the Full Enduro. Its what makes this race so special, you can have people racing their first ever race alongside well-seasoned enduro racers and world champs!
What is a Mash up style race?
You get to ride/race the stages in whatever order you like and for as many times as your legs and lungs will allow! Your fastest time on each stage will be taken.
Can you ride the stages before the race?
Yes. They are all stages that form part of the trail centre red loop and DH tracks at Forest of Dean. You can find exactly where they are here in the Rider Brief: https://www.pmbaenduro.co.uk/hope-women-enduro-2026/
If you’d like some coaching on the stages prior to the enduro please get in touch with the likes of Katy Curd, Pro Ride MTB Coaching and Wye MTB.
What’s the minimum age to race?
We have an Under 11 category and riders must be aged 8 and above. All Under 16 riders must be accompanied by a chaperone.
What facilities are at the campsite?
A large flat grassy field with a tap for fresh water, Portaloo’s and skip for your rubbish. And if you like dogs plenty of dogs out on their morning walkies! If you would like showers and maybe the facility to charge an ebike you would be best off finding a local campsite to book onto or find an Air BnB.
How far is the ride from the campsite to the event village?
10 minute cycle down to the event village, ~15 minutes to get back.
What facilities are there at the event village?
Café, Bike shop, Toilets and showers, bike wash. Bike Industry friends creating the event village including so far Trailbloom, TF Tuned, Unbound Collective, The Bikes College, Madison, Extra, Silverfish & Hope Technology. More to be announced!
