A decent pack can transform your day on the trails. Size of bladder, storage space, ease of use and comfort are all essential considerations when making your choice. Here we…
Alan Muldoon
Bike Test Editor
10 Under The Ben brace for record entries
Entries are up on last year for the 2009 Benromach 10 Under The Ben endurance XC race, according to No Fuss Events.…
Longtermer report: Scott Genius 20 £3,799
Specification Frame: Scott Genius, IMP4 technology, HMF net-carbon swingarm, carbon dropouts with replaceable hanger, 150mm rear travel Suspension: Fox 32 Talas RL15mm QR thru Axle, Scott Equalizer 2 shock Wheels:…
Exclusive first look: New lightweight Camelbak
Pictures of CamelBak’s new Mule Lightweight trail pack, hot from the test team desk.
New Kielder red run Avalanche
Kielder opened its much anticipated new 17 kilometre red run in style this weekend, with the first leg of the Saab Salomon Avalanche Trophy, which includes the famous Mega Avalanche…
MBR Blog – it’s all about the bikes
Andy talks you through what he thinks are the most desirable bikes - of all sorts - of 2009.
World Cup video action
A few of the best rides from the UCI World Cup 2009 in South Africa.
LHAG call to arms over oil threat
Campaigners call for everyone to get involved in the prevention of a new oil drilling rig in Bury Hill Wood.
Past issues compilation
Trying to find an old MBR bike test, trail review or feature? We've put together details of past issues so you know where to start looking...
Easter weekend: Merida Marathon series
The Merida Bikes Marathon series gets going this weekend with a night ride first round in Builth Wells.
Get involved!
From a mash-up in Wales to Dirt Divas courses, a few up-and-coming events for you to jot down on your calendar.
Kovarik and Moseley lead the pack in South Africa
Aussie, Chris Kovarik and Brit, Tracy Moseley top the podium in the MTN National MTB Cup.
MBR Blog – Veggie marathon
We rode the El Ejido 80km marathon in Spain and survived - here's the lowdown.
MBR Blog – hit the Med!
MBR's Señor Staff Writer has spent the last week riding in Portugal with www.themountainbikeadventure.com and in Spain with www.puremountains.com. Here's a video of some riding in the Sierra Nevada…
Avalanche Imminent
The Saab Salomon Avalanche Trophy, which includes the famous Mega Avalanche at Alp d’Huez, gets underway next month in Kielder.…
Sherwood pines missing posts
Over 30 waymarking posts worth £2,000 have been stolen from Sherwood Pines Forest Park, near Clipstone, Nottinghamshire.
World Cup launch
Two of the UK’s top mountain biking stars have officially launched the British leg of the Nissan UCI Mountain Bike World Cup 2009, encouraging families, fans and enthusiasts to head…
Hans Rey’s Tanzania diaries
Hans Rey has just returned from filming the Wheels 4 Villages Film project in Tanzania. Read his latest update.…
Moose mountain bike demo
South London-based Moose Cycles is holding a Demo Day on Sunday March 29, with bikes from Pace, Marin, Whyte, Intense and Bionicon.…
Hamsterley woos women riders
Hamsterley Trailblazers, backed by the Forestry Commission, are staging more female technique coaching sessions for complete novices and ladies this spring.…