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What does a ‘500% gear range’ mean and why are drivetrain companies boasting about their percentages?
Some manufacturers are starting to quote percentage numbers when talking about wide-range cassettes: for example SRAM’s new Eagle 12-speed cassette has a gear range of 500% and the E13 TRS+…
Berms, rollers and flow replace the boring fire road at Dalby
The sound of clanging tools and heavy machinery has been upsetting the peace and quiet in the North York Moors National Park this spring. Thankfully it’s all in the name…
Who’ll win the Rio Olympics?
The Olympics is the Champions League for mountain biking, giving our sport the most coverage it ever sees — 90% of the UK population watched at least 15 minutes of…
More info on the Kona Honzo Carbon
We’ve just got back from Kona’s european press launch. Kona’s newest and most exciting bike is made from carbon fibre, aimed squarely at proper singletrack trail riding and of course carries…
Quick chat with Rachel Atherton
It’s fair to say that Rachel Atherton dominated the race day at Fort William. Atherton may not have posted the fastest seeding time – Manon Carpenter took pole – but…
Thule ProRide 598 review
Thule’s ProRide is one of the easiest and quickest roof racks to fit a bike into, and while this second generation version might look almost exactly like the original 591…
Marin Trail in Wales opens new red-grade singletrack
Just the excuse we need to head to North Wales and ride some singletrack. Amazingly though, this new Marin section is the first major new piece of trail to appear…
The best mountain bike car racks
The best mountain bike car racks
MBR’s unessential mountain bike skills
No self-respecting skills school would ever teach these tricks. They’re pointless and silly, and mostly just for fun… but is there something more going on than that? Increasing your familiarity…
Ride the Grizedale Adventure Cross
On-road, off-road, ups and downs… try a new kind of cycling adventure this May
Study shows mountain bikers have better posture than road cyclists
As we all know, mountain bikers are incredibly fine specimens of the human race. So it should come as no surprise to learn how off-road riding produces better bodies. For…
The hottest riding spots of 2016
We say you can never have too much of a good thing, here’s some amazing new British trails coming your way in 2016. Coed y Brenin, Snowdonia There are rumours that…
How to stop arm pump on a mountain bike ride
Ever experienced that ride-wrecking sensation of numb hands and massive loss of strength? A fun-killer that ruins the best descents, arm pump is something most of us have suffered at…
Onza Payoff (2016) review
Retro inspired hardtail with a modern touch
Why riding in the snow makes you fitter and faster
It’s a universal truth that snow is lovely. For a while. In the right place. That first snowfall adds magic and beauty to a familiar trail and, although it’s more…
How to organise a mates’ race
Competition without the stress, the mates’ race is friendly and fun. So grab a stopwatch, follow our guide and organise a race this summer. Why bother? Organising is more fun…
How to recover faster after a mountain bike ride
Eat right and you’ll recover faster, feel stronger and ride harder DO include anti-inflammatory foods Some inflammation is normal after exercise, but excessive inflammation can lead to pain and stiffness. Including…
10 reasons you should ride a 24 hour event
1 The mental journey Sometimes it’s easy — the sun is setting, you just had the most amazing bacon and egg bap, and your legs feel strong. Then, hours later in…
How to ride loose on your mountain bike
We see it so often in videos of the top riders but riding loose can be a scary prospect for those of us unfamiliar with the feeling of being on…