Jamie Darlow

Front Section Editor

Inside December's MBR: the Orange Segment and Specialized Camber tested, Britain's Best Singletrack, jackets grouptest, how to ride in the mud and loads more

Stiff enough for decent pedal power, flexy enough for comfortable walking, the Pearl Izumi X-Project hopes to cover ground as both a trail and XC shoe

We’ve just stumbled across this great little video from Afan Forest, filmed by Barry Godin riding the best of the Afan trails with his friends.

What's better than a great bike? A great bike with up to 31% chopped off the price: we seek out the bargains of 2014

One of the first brand's to embrace 650b wheels, Norco has produced a well balanced bike in the Sight, with supple suspension and 140mm of travel

Backcountry riding from Les Arcs in France. Big mountain riding, a real sense of adventure and amazing loamy trails… really inspirational stuff

From Danny MacAskill in the Isle of Skye to trail hardtails with 650b wheels in Surrey, the latest issue of mbr is out now, packed full of inspiring ideas and…

More than just an XC tyre, the Ikon has loads of sidewall protection and grip - £49.99

A light, trail-friendly tyre specifically for the rear wheel - £40

Bike of the year test, riding across the UK from Yorkshire to Devon, advice on how to service your headset and shock, technique masterclass and loads more