This morning Steve Peat had some big news for all of us Is this my toughest decision ever? https://t.co/gGK7kLeg9m pic.twitter.com/WshxtfMyhr — steve peat (@StevePeat) November 19, 2015 Yep if you…
James Smurthwaite
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Nico Vouilloz sees ebike racing as his future
Nic Vouilloz has said he will race, “anything with an ebike” next year as he winds down from his Enduro World Series duties. Vouilloz is widely regarded as one of the…
Show us your Scars: Adam Brayton
Adam Brayton has earned the nickname Gas-to-Flat, which in layman’s terms means go-off-all-the-jumps-really-fast-and-hope-it-will-all-be-ok … and sometimes it’s not. He may have the reputation of a wildman with no thought of…
How to ensure a petrol station stop doesn’t ruin your ride
The petrol station snack stop is a necessary evil on the way to your favourite trail – here’s our guide to forecourt fuelling 1. Walk past the chocolate line Forget…
How to carry all your kit without using a backpack
In the highest echelons of enduro racing the backpack is now frowned upon. What was once a trail staple has become shunned as riders prefer the freedom of movement (and lack…
Goggle tear offs banned from the British Downhill Series
Riders at the British Downhill Series will no longer be allowed to use tear offs on their goggles. Tear offs are thin plastic strips that are put onto goggles before…
New Canyon Beyond Limits app allows you to make infographics of your best rides
Canyon has released a new app call Beyond Limits that allows you to make infographics of your rides. The Canyon Beyond Limits app connects with your Strava account but instead…
The 7 most inappropriate things to have ever been ridden on mountain bike trails
Mountain bike trails are perfect for mountain bikes, nice sized jumps, plenty of opportunity to keep your flow and no other trail users… well normally. We’ve gathered together a list…
Cyclepassion drops ‘sexy’ photoshoots for 2016
The controversial Cyclepassion calendar will no longer feature the “sexy” poses of previous years. Cyclepassion is an annual calendar that features professional female riders posing with the bikes they race…
Watch Nino Schurter teaching the skills that made him a World Champion
Nino Schurter is known as one of the most skillful riders on the cross country World Cup circuit. In most of the races victories this year he has found the…
Watch Rocketman and Straightline’s battle on the trails of Sheffield
Those of you with longer memories may recall the mountain biking superhero Rocketman who spent his time saving damsels in distress on the trails of Sheffield. Well, under his stewardship, Sheffiled has…
Red Bull World Cup live feeds reach 1 million viewers for the first time in 2015
Red Bull’s World Cup coverage viewership grew by 45 per cent this year to reach more than 1 million people for the first time. This is the fourth year that…
World’s highest mountain bike race goes ahead despite Nepal earthquake
The 2015 Yak Attack was won by Ajay Pandit Dixit after 60 per cent of competitors pulled out following the Nepal earthquake earlier this year. The Yak Attack is known as…
Watch Kona’s ultimate two-day Alpine adventure
Now that the snow season has set in, it will be a long time before any of us are able to shred the Alps on rubber again. This video shows…
Seven of Britain’s best bike park trails
Bike Parks are great. They provide a barrel load of thrills and you get driven to the top. Here are Britain's best bike park trails.
Watch this rider fall off the side of a trail in Whistler
They say if you aren’t crashing you aren’t trying hard enough that’s why it really, really sucks when you have a big smash like this on a cruiser run. Nick…
Tweets of the Week: Troy Brosnan, silly signs and more
This week the first big transfer news of the off-season broke as the Athertons announced their move to Trek and we’re salivating for more. That’s not to say that we…
Julien Absalon to retire after Rio 2016 Olympics
Julien Absalon, the two-time Olympic champion, will retire after the Rio 2016 cross country event. Absalon, who is considered one of the greatest ever cross country riders, previously claimed gold…
Athertons sign with Trek Factory Racing for 2016
After weeks of speculation the rumours have been confirmed and the Athertons have signed with Trek Factory Racing. Gee, Rachel, Dan and Taylor Vernon will all be riding Trek bikes…
Aaron Gwin discusses his dominant 2015 season
Aaron Gwin’s 2015 season almost defies belief. He ended the year with four wins (one of which was without a chain) and took the overall by nearly 300 points. The…