Tragedy at Scarborough's Oliver's Mount Races As Rider Dies
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision at an event at Oliver’s Mount in Scarborough.
www.thisisthecoast.co.ukThe latest news on Oliver’s Mount is that the 2026 Bob Smith Spring Cup took place on 11–12 April, and organizers also announced entries opening for the May 2026 hill climb plus plans for next-generation SuperSport bikes in 2026. Tragically, a rider in his 30s died in a crash during the Spring Cup race on 11 April, and police are asking witnesses or anyone with footage to come forward.[1][2][5][7]
What happened
The incident occurred around 3:20 pm during a race at Oliver’s Mount in Scarborough, where the rider came off a Kawasaki ZX636 and was later pronounced dead at the scene. Reports say the rider has been named as Aran Sadler, and tributes have been paid by the racing community.[2][5][7]
Event updates
Before the incident, Oliver’s Mount’s official news page said entries were open for “The Biker Lawyers May 2026 Hill Climb” and that new SuperSport bikes would be introduced in 2026. That suggests the venue’s 2026 racing calendar is still active despite the weekend’s tragedy.[1]