Focus on our sponsors: Kustom Bikes
22 September 2026
Thank you to Kustom Bikes!
A big thank you to Kustom Bikes for supporting Minehead Merlins. Their generous sponsorship will help our young riders build skills, confidence and a lifelong love of the trails.
Kustom Bikes is a rider-owned bike shop based on Exmoor, specialising in mountain bikes, premium parts, footwear and accessories. They offer the expert advice that helps riders choose the right kit and keep their bikes ready to ride. Their support is a real benefit to our club and its young riders.
From all our riders, families, volunteers and coaches: thank you, Kustom Bikes. We are proud to have you as part of our club community.
Find out more about Kustom Bikes:
kustombikes.co.uk
Thank you to Blue Anchor Bay Garage!
Generous contribution towards this specialist mountain bike trailer for adventures....
While all categories put on a great show, the real highlight was watching the riders from Minehead Merlins take on the local tracks. They didn't just step up to the challenge—they walked away with some seriously impressive results.
Hit the trails: a MASSIVE thank you to our newest sponsor
Our waiting list has re-opened! If you wish to add your child to our list please email secretary@mineheadmerlins.com with the following information: * Parent's name * Parent's mobile number * Child's name * Child's date of birth
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Minehead Merlins had its annual award ceremony in December and the following awards were given: Paul Butcher Award for perseverance, determination and effort – Jacob C The William Wake Club Member of the Year – Ruaridh M Most Improved Girl – Joss S Most Improved Boy – Ernie C Michael Paige Award – Billy K Merlins Merlin of the Year – Jack C Awesome Attitude to Riding - MTB Group (Green group) – Evan W-B Awesome Attitude to Riding - MTB Group (Blue group) – Max J Awesome Attitude to Riding - MTB Group (Red group) – Ollie V Awesome Attitude to Riding - MTB Group (Black group) – Ben P Fantastic effort and achievement in Racing (MTB) – Jack C Smiles for Miles – Leonard M Best Newcomer – Harry M Crash of the Year – Robert M Most Considerate Merlin – Dylan P No fear award – Luca H Best Climber – Aurora G Merlins Resilience Award – Fergus B What a fantastic year of riding and racing in 2024! We look forward to this success continuing in 2025! HUGE THANKS to our donors; our sponsors Jewsons, Kustom Bikes, Walker Blair Building and Blue Anchor Bay Garage; our volunteers and supporters, without which this would not be possible.
Jacob Coles, on the podium, came 2nd in the under 12s race at the Southern Enduro, Tiverton. Fantastic effort Jacob! Callum pictured riding above also had success and came 16th in the under 18s race. Callum had a great day attending his first mountain bike race. Brilliant effort Callum! After a morning of practice runs they hit the race stages in the afternoon. Both riders had a a great day racing. Thank you to all of our sponsors and a special shout out to Jewsons for assisting our racers with race entry fees via the Rider Development Fund!
