Northern Grip Returns to Lee Quarry for 2018

Hills, thrills and bellyfuls



Northern Grip mountain bike festival will be taking the same tried and tested formula as previous years, but with a few sensible tweaks here and there to make the whole thing run a bit smoother and better than ever before. 2016 was big, 2017 was bigger, this year is going to be off the scale.

And check out the Early Bird Ticket price… £10. A ticket for a tenner!


The Entertainment

Northern Grip is all about the social side of mountain biking. They don't do racing, but they do know how to have a good time. Like last year, Grip will kick off with an opening party on Friday night. Then on Saturday, there’ll be shiny demo bikes galore, great food and drink, amazing music and dancing – all lined up for you in a festival hub again this year. It’s a fantastic party atmosphere for all the family to explore.


The Riding

Lee Quarry and its companion Cragg Quarry are trail centres with a difference. Handbuilt out of the remnants of a bygone industrial era, the Quarries pack in several miles of rocky, twisty singletrack amidst a weird and wild landscape.Combined with hand-picked rides exploring the surrounding valleys there will be more miles of trails than you could hope to get round over a weekend.

Wild riding, mild riding, singletrack, gravel, rocks, roots, 30km monsters, 3km pootles… you name it. There'll even be some climb-free options if you want cruise and views. All mapped out and waymarked on the day for your convenience.


As with the 2016 and 2017 festivals, there’ll be some surprises out there on the hills too. It might be sausage rolls, it might be ice pops and hula hoops. Who knows? They’re not telling yet, but you won’t want to miss the show.


And demo bikes. Lots and lots of demo bikes. If there's one thing they learned from previous Grips is that you lot love having a go on new bikes. So there'll be loads of them. Full sussers, hardtails, Plus bikes, enduro bikes, fat bikes, e-bikes, pink bikes, blue bikes, steel bikes, carbon bikes. You get the idea.


Early Bird Ticket Offer

Advance tickets cost just £10.00

Tickets will get you access to everything going on in The Northern Grip Hub and out on the hills including:

• Recommended route guide and marked trails
• Access to Festival Hub and exhibitors
• Access to demo bike fleet
• Exclusive discounted clothing and bike deals
• On-site catering and bar
• Live music DJs
• Access to secure bike parking
• Emergency support services
• Access to Friday and Saturday night social events
• Camping space* and parking
• Souvenir Northern Grip button badge

*Advance Camping tickets are just is £15 for two nights (Friday & Saturday). Includes secure bike park, toilets and showers.


Just like last year, there will be camping and showers available on site in Stubbylee Park for both Friday and Saturday nights. This means you’ll be right at the heart of the action, with just a short stroll back to your bed when the party winds down. There will also be security on site throughout, including a secure bike park area.

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