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Volunteer-built Trail of the Year: Hamsterley Trailblazers’ K-Line
Our winner, K-Line, is just one section on Hamsterley’s red trail. Named after Kay Graham who lead Trailblazers youth coaching who sadly passed away in…
Somerset MP wants National Park to ‘stamp on’ proposals for Exmoor Bike Park
Plans for a mountain ibke trail netwrok called Exmoor Bike Park have drawn heavy criticism from the local Member of Parliament.
Fabio Wibmer departs Specialized and joins Canyon
In a surprising announcement, YouTube star Fabio Wibmer has joined Canyon. He appears to still be on Ohlins though.
Quick overview of YT Industries’ 2020 mountain bikes
YT Industries kicks the new year off with their 2020 range. New colours and several new spec choices will continue to make YT bikes an…
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Here’s what we’re excited about this month: not-a-GoPro, something that STFU, flipping jackets, impressive choppers and more…
New Year Dirty Deals: cheap big cassettes, VooDoo Bizangos, Burgtec flats and much more!
January sales used to be all the rage back in the day didn't they? Well, they still exist even in this age of Black November…
Nine-year-old Harry Schofield is two-wheel prodigy; now YT has built him a custom Jeffsy
Harry has ridden bikes handed down to him from siblings, or pieced together from parts. Now YT has built a custom bike to replace his…
Are your brake levers too far out? Take this test
The problem with brake levers is they’re designed around average sizes and come pre-set position. Tune in your reach to upgrade your control.
Elan Valley now has a whopping great pump track alongside miles of classic trails
Rhayader wants to be the UK’s premier mountain biking hub, and its just taken one giant stride in that direction by opening Pump Track Wales…
Cyber attack on Canyon Bicyles
Shortly before the turn of the year, Canyon became the target of a massive criminal cyber attack. The attack has been identified and stopped.
Hope finally producing Shimano Microspline compatible hubs and wheelsets
With the start of the new year Hope Technology are now start selling Shimano Microspline compatible freehubs for hubs and complete wheelsets.
Five reasons to switch your lead foot
Stand up on the pedals and which foot do you lead with? Switch up your stance to go faster, ride safer and feel better.
Our top five winter routes to do in 2020
Don't let winter put you off the big stuff; pack right, check the weather and head for the mountains, says Sim Mainey.
My best trail, as chosen by MTB photographer Andy McCandlish
Mountain biking’s movers and shakers select their favourite places to ride. Here’s one such trail chosen by photographer and videographer Andy McCandlish.
Top 10 mbr stories of the year
It’s very nearly 2020 so now is a good time to trawl through the stats to see what were the most popular mbr news stories…
The best mountain bikes of the last 10 years
As we ended the 2010s, the time was right to reflect on a decade of mountain bike development. Here were our favourite mountain bikes of…
The best bike vids of 2019 – plus the best bike film of the decade
It's the end of 2019. The time for reflection (and skiving work) is upon us. Spend some quality time watching some truly excellent MTB videos.
Happy Christmas from all of us at mbr!
It might surprise you, but his is one of our favourite times of the year to work. Yes, we might be sloshing through the middle…
Editor’s Choice 2019
Editor’s Choice 2019 – home of the best bikes and products on the market