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…
Jamie Darlow
Front Section Editor
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…
5 ways to save your ride that every mountain biker should know
Riding is fab — except when it’s cut short. So, avoid these dreaded ride-terminators. Broken chain If you’ve managed not to fly over the bars when your chain suddenly snapped,…
Baby essentials that can double as mountain biking kit
Having a baby can often eat in to your valuable riding time (and budget). To ease those worries here are the pieces of kit that can double up as baby…
Trek Remedy 9 29 (2015) longterm review
We've spent 10 months aboard the Remedy 9 29, here's our thoughts
How to stop yourself sweating on a mountain bike ride
If you spend your whole ride sweating, you can finish the ride as wet and cold as if you'd gone out in your drawers. Here's how to solve it.
Is it possible to hide a new bike from your partner?
We find our spending on bikes going through the roof, but do you hide how much your kit really costs from your significant other?
MBR’s complete guide to mountain bike trail etiquette
Video: Trail Etiquette With Chaz – Transition Bikes Roadies have the velominati bible of pedalling protocol (it’s here if you dare), but how do mountain bikers know how to behave on the…
How to deep clean your chain
Forget to clean your chain regularly and the grime will eat SRAM and Shimano’s finest for breakfast. Here’s how to restore order once again. 1. On the bike If you…
Fabric cageless water bottle review
Fabric has reinvented the water bottle holder, replacing the traditional cage concept with two round studs and a special, slotted water bottle. The cynical side of me instantly thought Fabric…
How to refuel after a long bike ride
Here's how to refuel after you ride to ensure you don't go hungry or find yourself constantly snacking.
Martyn Ashton: “Oh my God, I’m not dead”
Two years after a crash that left him paralysed, trials legend Martyn Ashton is riding again When you had your accident at a trials demo at Silverstone, did you know…
MBR’s Review of the Year 2015
The rides In 2015 we’ve been all over the planet to bring you the best singletrack in the world, from a 20-minute downhill flow trail in Austria to slick rock…
How to buy the right riding kit for your kids
Ride with your kids and there’ll come a time when nothing but a proper bike will do. Reaching about nine or 10, if they’re grown up enough to handle real…
How to prevent knee pain on your mountain bike
Pain in the patella and a grinding feeling at the front of your knee? It’s not as bad as it sounds, but you need to get it fixed. >>> The…
The best mountain bike energy bars
If you’re only heading out for an hour’s spin then you don’t need to refuel — you should have enough stored energy to comfortably last your ride. Anything longer than this…
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp 6Fattie (2016) review
The cream of the plus sized crop - £2,500