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Orbea eMX24 eMTB weighs just 15.5kg… and it’s for kids
At 15.5kg the Orbea eMX24 is one of the lightest pedal-assist mountain bikes. What sets it aside from other eMTBs is that the eMX24 is…
Next month’s Trash Free Trails is more than just a litter pick
Trash Free Trails teams up with Trek Bicycles for a nationwide trail clean-up activation as they bid to reduce litter on the UK’s trails by…
Dirty Deals: £899 Lapierre Zesty, £40 360° action cams, half-price Troy Lee helmets and much more!
All of the brands and products here are ones we’d recommend from the regular, independent testing that we carry out every week.
South Downs Killer Loop route, 40km
Don't be fooled by the quaint rolling hills of the South Downs; this chalk spine is no pushover when it comes to racking up the…
What’s it actually like to compete in an e-bike race?
At the launch of World E-Bike Series, power-assisted racing is touted as the next big thing. But will it capture the imagination of uncompetitive e-novices?
Exmoor Killer Loop route, 36km
Never underestimate the role of routemaster, especially when your ride-mates are expecting your Exmoor route to double as a pub crawl...
Linking up trails with the West Somerset Line steam railway
Linking lazy trails with the West Somerset Line proves the perfect way to escape the rat race and reconnect with the spirit of riding.
Bontrager WaveCel helmets claim to be 48 times more effective than standard lids
Bontrager WaveCel helmets feature new technology which Trek says is 48 times more effective than standard EPS foam at preventing concussions.
10 mountain bike products that refuse to die
Which of the following things should be killed off? Which should be given a stay of execution? Here's our rundown of ten controversial components.
The Lakeland 200 MTB route: Cumbrian rite of passage
The Lakeland 200 is a 200km loop around The Lake District national park. The route takes in some amazing trails and scenery.
Dirty Deals: carbon disc brakes, waterproof socks, Maxxis tyres and much more!
This week's round-up of the very, very best deals on mountain bike stuff from the web's best and brightest retailers. Dirty Deals 123!
Route guides suck. Route guides are great.
Northern moorlands can take on a sinister aspect when all you've got to go on is a friend's GPX file loaded into your Garmin.
North York Moors Killer Loop route, 35km
The fickle British climate loves to mock our sun-dappled dreams but a deluged North York Moors make for a spectacular consolation prize.
Atherton Bikes on display for first time at London Bike Show
Arguably the most intriguing bike of recent years, the new Atherton downhill race bike will be on show in London later this month. >>> Athertons…
Kyle Strait’s Meaty Paws grip is a whopping 1.5 inch diameter
If you're on the lookout for a fattest grips possible then there's a new leader: the 38mm diameter Sensus Meaty Paws from freeride legend Kyle…
Hans Rey picks his ultimate bike stable
Three bike garage. This is where our favourite people pick their ultimate bike stable. This month’s are chosen by Hans Rey, mountain bike legend.
Bosch eMTB Challenge features timed uphill sections and time penalties for dabbing
The Bosch eMTB Challenge is coming to the Tweed Valley in June and features downhill stages, uphill stages and penalties for putting a foot down.
Trust Message to cost £2,500 in the UK
Dave Weagle is a name almost intrinsically linked to innovative suspension design. The Trust Message is his idea of what a suspension fork can be.
Urban fringes: discovery lies on your doorstep
Why waste time dreaming of Alpine adventures when discovery lies on your doorstep? We uncover Halifax's hidden hinterland.