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Mountain bikers made up just 5.6% of all mountain rescue callouts last year, while social media blamed for the rise in 18-24 year olds needing rescuing

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Mountain bikers were responsible for 5.6% of all Mountain Rescue England and Wales (MREW) callouts in 2024, according to new data from the MREW and Ordnance Survey. That translates to 194 rescues carried out on mountain bikers, with the most popular area for callouts being in the Peak District, with 51 last year. It’s important to note that this does not include stats concerning all mountain biking incidents in remote areas, particularly if ride…
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MBR broke the news in on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
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