Whyte Bikes Events

Test ride a Whyte

Experience extraordinary for yourself at an event near you.

We believe the best way to find the right bike for you is to ride them on actual trails on a proper ride and across a mix of terrain. Which is exactly what you’ll get with a Whyte demo experience. Every year, we travel around the country with stops at great riding locations where you can join us, speak with our expert staff and get behind the bars on proper trails to experience our award-winning bikes for yourself. Find a demo event that suits you in our calendar below:

March

7th - 8th March

Forest of Dean – Pedal Syndicate Demo Weekend

When: Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March.

Where: Pedalabikeaway, Forest of Dean (FOD), Gloucestershire, England.

How to book: pedalsyndicate.co.uk/e-bike-demo-weekend-2026/

Whyte bikes available: Our Kado electric mountain bikes in a range of sizes and specs.

Shop website: www.pedalsyndicate.co.uk

21st - 22nd March

Staveley – Wheelbase, Demo Weekend

When: Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March.

Where: Wheelbase Staveley, Cumbria, England.

How to book: Call 01539 821443

Whyte bikes available: Our Kado electric mountain bikes in a range of sizes and specs.

Shop website: www.wheelbase.co.uk

28th March

Exeter – Bike Shed Outta Town Urban Demo Day

When: Saturday 28th March.

Where: Bike Shed Outta Town Exeter store, Devon England

How to book: Call 01363 774 773

Whyte bikes available: RHeO eCity and commuter bikes. Our Kado electric mountain bikes in a range of sizes and specs.

Shop website: www.bikesheduk.com/exeter-outta-town-store

29th March

Exeter – Bike Shed Outta Town eMTB Demo Day

When: Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March.

Where: eMTB Demo at Haldon Forest, Devon, England.

How to book: Call 01363 774 773

Whyte bikes available: Our Kado electric mountain bikes in a range of sizes and specs.

Shop website: www.bikesheduk.com/exeter-outta-town-store

April

25th-26th April

Cannock Chase – Leisure Lakes Demo Weekend

When: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April.

Where: Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, England.

How to book: Details to be announced; keep an eye on Leisure Lakes’ website ‘Events’ page: www.leisurelakesbikes.com/blog/category/events.

Whyte bikes available: Our Kado electric mountain bikes in a range of sizes and specs.

Shop website: www.leisurelakesbikes.com.

May

16th May

Hamsterley Forest – Wheelbase Demo Day

When: Saturday 16th May.

Where: Hamsterley Forest, County Durham, England.

How to book: Details to be announced; keep an eye on Wheelbase’ website ‘Events’ page: www.wheelbase.co.uk/events

Whyte bikes available: Our Kado electric mountain bikes in a range of sizes and specs + more to be announced.

Shop website: www.wheelbase.co.uk

30th - 31st May

Gisburn Forest – Leisure Lakes Demo Weekend

When: Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May.

Where: Gisburn Forest, Lancashire, England.

How to book: Details to be announced; keep an eye on Leisure Lakes’ website ‘Events’ page: www.leisurelakesbikes.com/blog/category/events

Whyte bikes available: Our Kado electric mountain bikes in a range of sizes and specs + more to be announced.

Shop website: www.leisurelakesbikes.com

June

13th-14th June

Innerleithen – Ride Innerleithen Demo Weekend

When: Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June.

Where: Ride Innerleithen, Innerleithen, Scotland.

How to book: Check the Ride Innerleithen website.

Whyte bikes available: Our Kado electric mountain bikes in a range of sizes and specs + more to be announced.

Shop website: www.rideinnerleithen.co.uk

July

24th-27th

Swaledale – Ard Rock Mountain Bike Festival

When: Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th July.

Where: Swaledale, North Yorkshire, England.

How to book: Online at the festival website: www.ardrock.co.uk.

Whyte bikes available: Our full range of mountain bikes, electric mountain – with more to be announced. Sorry, no demos this year – expo only.

Event website: www.ardrock.co.uk.

September

13th-15th September

Forest of Dean – FOD Fest, Festival & Demo Weekend

When: Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September.

Where: Pedalabikeaway, Cannop Cycle Centre, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.

How to book: Details to be announced; keep an eye on Pedalabikeaway’s website ‘Events’ page: pedalabikeaway.co.uk/whatson.

Whyte bikes available: Our all-new Kado and ELyte EVO electric mountain bikes and T-Series (T-140 + T-160) mountain bikes in a range of sizes and specs. More bikes to be announced.

Shop website: pedalabikeaway.co.uk.

19th-21st September

Thrive Festival, Ballater - Festival & Expo

When: Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September.

Where: Ballater, Royal Deeside, Scotland.

How to book: Thrive Ballater is free to attend so come and talk bikes, enjoy the atmosphere and be a part of Scotland's premier mountain bike festival! Full details can be found via the event website link below.

Whyte bikes available: Sorry, no demos this year – expo only.
Our all-new Kado and ELyte EVO electric mountain bikes and T-Series (T-140 + T-160) mountain bikes, will be on show.

Shop website: www.thriveballater.com.

How does the demo ride work? 

On each demo you'll have the opportunity to test ride our latest bikes on the trails, speak with our expert staff, and experience the latest Whyte technology for yourself. We’ll be on-hand to answer any questions and help – all with no pressure or hard sells.

How does the demo ride work? 

On each demo you'll have the opportunity to test ride our latest bikes on the trails, speak with our expert staff, and experience the latest Whyte technology for yourself. We’ll be on-hand to answer any questions and help – all with no pressure or hard sells.

What does a demo ride include? 

Every demo ride includes the following:

• Welcome and introduction 
• Full bike set-up, including suspension 
• Quality riding time on proper trails
• Post-ride chat and questions 

What bikes are available? 

We tailor the bikes on offer for demo to each event and the available trails, so please check against the specific demo event information you’re interested in.

What can I expect on the day? 

Before you saddle up, we’ll welcome you, talk through the bike and your riding, as well as ensuring the bike is fully set-up for you and how you ride, and answer any questions you have, before hitting the trails – with enough time to really get to know the bike properly. We’ll also be on-hand to provide every assistance you might need so you can have an great time – before, during and after your demo ride. 

How much does it cost? 

Each demo event is organised by a different shop or event organiser, so costs do vary. Just check the details of the specific event you’re interested in on our ‘Demo events calendar’ above.

How to book 

Book your event via the specific instructions of the event you’re interested in (noted above in our ‘Demo events calendar’). Once the shop/event organiser has confirmed your booking, all you need to do is to turn up and enjoy the ride. 

How to make the most of your demo