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On-One Codeine redesigned as 27.5 enduro machine
Key Points The Codeine goes to 27.5 wheels after three years of development Slacker angles and longer travel point to a change in intended use Full Marzocchi suspension Remind me,…
Watch the biggest crashes in the history of the Red Bull Rampage
There have been nine Red Bull Rampage events since a bunch of intrepid freeriders first decided to host a freeride competitoin in the Utah desert in 2001. The aim of the…
Claudio Caluori jumps over another rider in his Red Bull Foxhunt preview
We thought we’d seen the last of Claudio this year after a season of stellar Wold Cup and World Championships previews but fortunately we were wrong. He’s taken the trip…
Pro Bike Check: Brendan Fairclough’s Scott Genius LT
Brendan Fairclough is best known as a downhill racer so you maybe surprised to see us taking a look at his Genius and not his Gambler, but there’s a good…
G-Paws: A Garmin (and Tinder) for your trail dog
Not satisfied with simply measuring your own performance on a ride? Well now your dog can become CoM (Canine of the Mountain) too thanks to G-Paws Track. G-Paws Track is a GPS…
Mountain biking taught in primary school P.E lessons in Gloucestershire
Two primary schools in Gloucestershire are giving pupils aged seven to eleven the option to choose mountain biking as a sport in P.E. Recent changes have allowed schools to bring…
Behind the scenes of the man who rode down a dam
Two weeks ago we were left amazed by Primoz Ravnik who rode down a 60 metre dam and came away unscathed. In this video, filmed by his friends, you can see some…
Show us your Scars – Ruaridh Cunningham
As the surprise winner of the Red Bull Hardline, Ruaridh Cunningham has flown onto the radar of many mountain biking fans in the past week. To say he’s come from nowhere…
Forestry Commission Scotland urges riders to clean their bikes to help protect trees
We’ve all got that one riding buddy who turns up to the trails with their bike still caked in last ride’s mud and kit smelling like it recently housed a dead cat.…
Mountain biker rides on a tightrope over a 112 metre drop
After seeing a mountain biker ride down a dam last week, we thought we’d seen enough crazy mountain bike stunts for September, that was until we saw this… Kenny Beleay may not…
The best mountain bike bargains from Europe
The pound is stronger against the euro than it’s been in years — take advantage and hunt out European sites for cut-price gear, bike and holiday bargains. Here’s what we…
Momsen VIPA Team Issue (2015) review
Need to Know All-carbon marathon machine built for speed Stiffer chainstay design optimised for 1×11 drivetrain New trail-friendly version in the pipeline A collaboration between renowned engineer Patrick Morewood and fellow…
The cameras that will change the future of your mountain bike videos
YouTube is now full of the same helmet camera videos over and over again, truth be told, it’s getting a bit boring. Thankfully, the latest action cams will follow you…
‘Ard Rock Enduro 2016 dates confirmed
The 2016 ‘Ard Rock Enduro will take place on August 6-7 with tickets going on sale on October 30. The ‘Ard Rock enduro takes place around Swaledale in the Yorkshire…
The Red Bull Hardline course is so hard even Gee Atherton doesn’t ride it all
As two time World Champion, Red Bull Rampage competitor and rider of the infamous Quarry Line, Gee Atherton is one of the best bike riders in the world. He has…
Fancy going virtual reality mountain biking at your local gym?
One of the simple pleasures of mountain biking is the affinity with nature. It is a test of you and your machine away from the crowds, stresses and strains of…
Watch Steve Peat win his second ‘World Championship’ in Andorra
Steve Peat comes from a different age of mountain biking. When he was in his prime, the riders didn’t know what training zones or suspension telemetry were and the after-parties…