The Fizik Terra Artica X5 GTX are, as the name suggests, a winter-ready set of bike shoes. Featuring a Gore-Tex liner for waterproofing, plus insulation, the aim is to stop…
Andy McCandlish
Trailblazers: The unique talents of Joe Barnes
There are certain characters in the world of mountain biking that just seem to define a geographical area. To me, Fort William will always be a place where the riding…
Rab Thermic Neutrino Sleeping Bag Liner review
Rab’s Thermic Neutrino is a tapered thermal liner designed to fit in the Neutrino range of bags, but just as happy in any other brand’s offering. It’s superbly well made,…
Exposure Maxx-D Mk13 light review
In a world where external battery packs and endless cabling constitute the norm, Exposure Maxx-D all in one approach is a breath of fresh air.
Exposure Diablo Mk11
The tenth edition of the Exposure Diablo Mk10, this year with 30% faster charging, which throws out a blistering 1500 lumens.
Light and Motion Seca 2500 light
Very little to complain about the simple yet effective Light And Motion Seca 2500 Enduro. If they could just tweak the cable layout it would be perfect.
How to go bikepacking with your kids
Eight-year-old adventurer Jim sets off on a bikepacking adventure in the Hebrides, sleeping under the stars, cooking on open fires and riding singletrack.
Niterider Lumina OLED 1100 Boost light review
Although the Niterider Lumina OLED 1100 Boost is pretty reasonable £140 it doesn’t include the helmet mount which would set you back a further £20.
Knog Pwr Rider light review
On the surface the Knog Pwr Rider is beautifully sleek - simply a satin black tube with a row of subtle red leds used to show battery status.
Lezyne Macro Drive Duo 700 light review
The Lezyne Macro Drive Duo 700 is everything a helmet light should be - it has compact and sleek proportions with a cable-free fully integrated battery.
Infini Super Lava light review
Normally 300 lumens would be short for any kind of serious riding, but with a tightly focussed beam the Infini Super Lava does project well up the trail.
Ravemen PR1200 light review
Overall the Ravemen PR1200 is a great little unit for the money, and perfect for those on a budget not competing with riding mates toting higher power rigs.
Lumicycle Apogee Extender Kit light review
Lumicycle Apogee Extender Kit has all new components, increased power and - importantly - new lenses for the four CREE XPL LEDs to improve the beam spread.
Light and Motion TAZ 2000 light review
Looking a little like a cheap and cheerful commuter light, the Light and Motion Taz 2000 is in fact a pretty deceptive little box of tricks.
Gemini Titan (8 Cell Battery) light review
With 4,000 lumens under the hood and a terrifically manly name, the Gemini Titan (8 cell battery) promises a lot before you even strap it to the bar.
Blackburn Countdown 1600 light review
The first thing that catches your eye with the aptly named Blackburn Countdown 1600 is the top plate.
5 multi-day adventure routes taking in Scotland’s best and most remote singletrack
We have come up with 5 routes that require extra beans - or dare we say an e-bike - to push your daily mileage into the wilderness just that little
Drumlanrig, Scotland trail centre guide
Situated in the heart of 7Stanes country, Drumlanrig stands alone. Its natural, rooty trails prove there’s life outside the Forestry Commission bubble.
Kielder Forest, Northumberland trail centre guide
Situated in the darkest corner of England, Kielder Forest has wilderness riding unmatched by any other trail centre and starry skies to ride under.
Xeccon Zeta 1300R light review
The Xeccon Zeta 1300R's wide beam pattern smoothly lighting up the trail in front is what we tend to look for in a bar mount.