We show you how to train by stealth. Just make some simple changes to your weekly ride and you'll be flying before you even realise it.
Jamie Darlow
Front Section Editor
Why 26 still ain’t dead
Frames, forks and wheels can still be head for those of us who appreciate the little things in life.
Osprey Duro Solo Belt review
The Osprey Duro Solo Belt is a little bumbag that is really designed for runners, but don't let that put you off. Invaluable for bikes with cages.
Ever wondered why your bike’s back brake is on the left and front one on the right?
Why do us Brits use the left hand for the back brake and almost everyone else the right? Well they’ve got it wrong, obviously.
Why are coil shocks making a comeback?
When Specialized released the Öhlins Enduro it signalled a return to coil shocks. What's good about coil? Should you switch from air to coil?
Dartmoor Hornet first ride
Polish brand Dartmoor build bikes attitude; we try and tame their Dartmoor Hornet hardtail. 160mm fork and Plus tyre compatibility.
New black ‘Bomper’ trail open at Black Mountains Cycle Centre
The new black grade Bomper track brings the total of tracks at Black Mountains Cycle Centre up to a whopping sixteen! We can't wait to give them all a spin.
Should I switch to a coil shock?
Want to go full enduro or lured by the promise of a smooth rider? Which boing is best? Here's how to pick the right shock and spring.
How to make your rims airtight for fail-free tubeless set-up
How to fit tubeless rim tape. Make your tubeless ready rims airtight with our easy to follow guide from the tubeless master Alistair Vines.
Starling Murmur Factory 29 first ride
Starling Murmur Factory 29 is made from Reynolds 853 tubing, TIG welded in Taiwan, delivering 140mm travel through its single pivot suspension.
Eight weeks with no riding – what do you do?!
mbr's Jamie Darlow spannered himself and couldn't ride for a couple of months. Here's how he survived without going insane!
Four exercises to do from home which will directly translate into better riding
Condition yourself any way and anywhere you can, to ride harder and faster. Four domestic exercise ideas from the maestro Alan Milway.
How to reduce the chances of mountain bike injuries
Okay, we're not saying we can stop you getting mountain bike injuries but you can reduce your time off the bike with these simple steps.
ARBR Saker first ride – Britain’s answer to UNNO Bikes?
It’s crunch time for the ARBR Saker, the custom-built carbon fibre enduro bike, handmade in the UK, and a bike we first threw a leg over in 2015.
How to ride yourself fitter without extra miles or killing the fun
What’s the best way to build progress and ride faster on your bike, and still enjoy the riding itself? Should you go flat out each ride? Thankfully, no.
New Jamis Dakar could be the best £1k full susser since Calibre Bossnut
Check out the new Jamis Dakar A2: a 120mm full-suspension bike with RockShox suspension, for just £1,000. Coming in via Evans Cycles.
Here are eight random yet fascinating stats about mountain biking
From how many wheels Matt Simmonds destroyed at Windham World Cup to the length of the longest backflip ever done by Cam Zink.
Lower price and new custom tuning mode for ShockWiz
ShockWiz is a suspension tuning system for mountain bike suspension that combines telemetry hardware with a powerful smartphone app.
Why Pole’s enduro bike is Machined from billets of solid aerospace aluminium
One of the most genuinely interesting and thought-provoking mountain bikes we've seen in recent years. Does the Pole Machine signify the rise of the (CNC) machine?
Get your trail building crew entered into Take Care of Your Trails competition
Trail maintenance volunteer groups across Europe are coming together to get their trails in shape this spring following a successful 2017 event.