Yes, there are less expensive tow bar racks than the Thule Velocompact 927, but you’ll only buy a rack like this once, so it’s worth the investment.
Jamie Darlow
Front Section Editor
Why you shouldn’t pedal downhill
Pump or pedal? Time for science to reveal whether it’s faster to pump or pedal on downhills. There’s no easy, scientific way to answer that question on your own without…
How to set saddle height scientifically
Set it your saddle height right and you’ll ride more descents in a day: get it wrong and your power will slide away. Here's the three step solution.
Unofficial jumps cause trail conflict in Surrey Hills
Riders in Surrey have been damaging ancient woodland near Dorking by building ramps and cutting back trees.
Six reasons why we ride mountain bikes
Why mountain bike? It's a simple question. We all ride, but our motives for doing so often differ. So here's our non-definitive list of why.
7iDP M2 helmet review
Loud and proud colour scheme that continues onto the straps, the 7iDP M2 helmet is not subtle, but the rugged design combines to make it an aesthetic win.
The best muddy riding videos from the web
'Tis the season to be muddy, so we’ve put together a little video compilation that celebrates all that’s great about riding in the mud.
Lezyne Digital Pressure Over Drive tubeless floor pump review
With the Over Drive, Lezyne has joined the tubeless-specific floor pump party.
What makes fast riders fast?
Are the top racers built from different stuff to the rest of us, or can we all get a power boost?
Ride Alpha 30mm Riser Bar review
Ride Alpha is Commençal’s in-house component brand that includes this 30mm riser bar.
“E-bike enduro racing is the future”
E-bikes are the future for enduro racing, outstripping traditional pedal-powered events by their sheer weight of numbers.
Your next epic trail destination: Jérôme Clementz’s home trails in Alsace
How great do these trails look, in Alsace, France? Of course it helps they’re being ridden by former Enduro World Series winner Jérôme Clementz, buy boy do they look good…
The best European enduro races for 2017
Those Europeans know how to put on a cracking enduro race but with so many out there how can you tell which one’s right for you? Just read our guide…
Morgaw Trian Enduro saddle review
The Trian Enduro has something you won’t find on any other saddle — elastomer shock absorbers that sit between the carbon rails and the saddle body.
Schwalbe’s new Tire Booster – is it any different from an Airshot?
So which would have out of the Airshot and the Schwalbe? We’ve not tested the Schwalbe but they do look pretty similar so maybe toss a coin for it.
Mountain biking was born 40 years ago today
Big balloon tyre bikes… not much changes then!
This is what happens when you bail on a 45ft hip jump at Red Bull Hardline
Just watch the video above as Bernard Kerr, eventual winner of the 2016 Red Bull Rampage, has to bail on the Renegade Hip Jump during practice.
Just look at what Brendan Fairclough is going to jump at Rampage
This looks like the landing for a new jump Brendan Fairclough is currently building for Red Bull Rampage, at its brand new venue.
The best new places to ride in 2017
Here are what we consider to be the top 11 spots to visit next year. Get 'em written down in your 2017 To Do list right now.
Are these Exmoor’s best trails?
The quality and variety of riding in the National Park is worthy of a closer look, as these three videos from The DMR Ex Enduro show us.