Working from his garden shed in Newport, a grandfather has single-handedly rebuilt more than 500 bikes and donated them to kids and essential workers. We meet Mike Jones and ask…
Jamie Darlow
Front Section Editor
Whoop 3.0 Strap fitness band review
Whoop 3.0 Strap comes with the new pro knit band which claims to be the most comfortable strap whilst dispersing sweat as well as a five day battery life.
Will government’s proposed bill erode access to countryside for millions?
Get off my land! Government bill seeks to thwart unauthorised traveller camps by making trespass a criminal offence but what does mean for rights of way?
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Past month in MTB tech brings us a TLD winter clobber, very Specialized rubber, foaming Peaty, small Scouts, rubber pedals, red helmets, yellow glasses and more...
5 mistakes new riders make (and how to avoid them)
Everyone remembers a disaster ride. Even if it was something of a disaster it was no doubt a memorable one. Here are some classic MTB mistakes.
Cotic Jeht first ride review
The new 140mm travel Cotic Jeht boasts high end suspension and now a Taiwanese-made steel frame option to lop hundreds from the price.
Got your first proper mountain bike this year? Five essential upgrades
If you were lucky enough to get a new bike during the lockdown bike boom, here are some ideas to make you ride even better.
Paul Basagoitia on learning to walk and ride again… plus the joy of peeing solo
"I was the kid that turned up to Crankworx without a sponsor on a borrowed bike and won, all that disappeared and now I’m known for one big mistake in…
Alpinestars Tahoe Pants review
Made from heavy duty ripstop material, the Alpinestars Tahoe Pants feel weightier than rival brands' pants, but this is actually a good thing.
7 ways e-bikes will boost your relationship
E-bikes don’t just help you on the climbs, the knock-on effects can be felt elsewhere too. Here are seven ways e-bikes can boost your relationship.
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Past month in MTB tech brings us a new ebike motors, carbon cranks, tyres, shades, gloves, peanut butters, goggles, fat grips, instant porridge and Whoops!
The YT Mill: UK demo and warranty centre opens in Surrey Hills
The YT Mill in Surrey sees YT Industries opens its first UK demo centre and showroom, meaning you can now test ride any of the brand’s bikes.
WTB Verdict tyre review
WTB Verdict tyre review: simply amazing levels of traction as the Verdict's tall lugs bite into loam and pretty much anything else in its path.
A quick word with the best new talent in mountain biking: Vali Holl
Vali Höll is prodigously talented, she's already won the downhiill junior Worlds and World Champs and signed for Red Bull.
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Coiled Foxes, airy Foxes, Yankee lids, dirt sneakers, magnetic pedals, electric tyres, Firewall goggles and much, much more in this month's Hot Stuff.
Full-suspension for eight-year-olds? Kids’ bikes go next level
Do eight-year-old kids really need full-suspension bikes? Definitely not, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a great feature to have on a bike.
Focus Sam2 6.9: first ride review of 170mm e-enduro bike
Downhill Focus: the Focus Sam2 e-bike is now totally optimised for descending, with the chunkiest suspension around, enduro-ready geometry.
After months of Covid-19 shutdown BikePark Wales is back in business
After months of Covid-19 shutdown, BikePark Wales is back in business and the kids are back in abundance.
Giro Manifest helmet review
Giro has put three years research and a whole lot of investment into its latest creation, the Giro Manifest, a helmet that’s packed full of new tech.
Mountain bike geometry explained
From top tube length to bottom bracket height, mountain bike geometry can reveal plenty about how a bike will ride and whether or not it will fit you.