NEWS & NOTES FROM THE FIELD 

Trash Free Races took us to some incredible places last year. We’re very grateful to be able to laugh, play games, engage, chat and listen to a lot of people at those events. For reasons out of our control or explanation, every now and then, one conversation sticks a little more than others. The knock on effect of one conversation in particular has resulted in a new roving Community Hub and 7138 items of single-use pollution removed and reported by one power couple in Calder

Words by and photos by Leigh Rose. The end of seasons is often a time to reflect , look back and embrace the change that follows. Long sun-filled days give way to gentle autumn evenings and as the Trash Free Races Season has now come to an end, I’m thinking about those summer days spent in fields, on trails and with our friends; you. Here I take a look back (and also forward!) to see how, as a community , we can continue to create Trash Free Races together.  Crafting an event

It’s safe to say we can’t celebrate the end of our Trash Free Races season, without commemorating the efforts of the first ever Trash Free Race Team - AON Racing! Athletes are movers and shakers in more ways than one; as inspiring, hard working people with communities of their own, we jumped at the opportunity to work with the AON Racing team in their first year on the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup circuit and showcase just how simple taking care of our outdoor playgrounds coul

Words by Katie May. Limitlass is Scotland’s leading women’s mountain bike community, empowering and inspiring riders of all levels. Our flagship event, The Limitlass Festival, is a weekend of skills coaching, workshops, guided rides, and wellbeing. All in a fun, uplifting and inclusive atmosphere. But Limitlass is more than just a festival. It’s a growing community built on connection , with each other, and with the wild places we explore. We know that Limitlass wouldn’t be

Words by Leigh Rose. Images by Rach Coleman, Leigh Rose, Rich Baybutt & Kristina Vackova What does it actually mean to ‘be sustainable’?   Well, it might come as a surprise to you, but we’re not sustainability experts . We’ll save the Ted Talk and instead dive into our own journey with this term - one that’s helping event organisers helping event organisers reimagine the part they play to protect our outdoor playgrounds.   You’ve already heard from Rich and Ali on how TFT App