As you’re no doubt all sick of hearing, Pokemon Go is slowly taking over the world. Mountain biking is no longer a way of escaping…
Trail News
More lethal trail sabotage happening in Northern Ireland
Bad vibes appear to be growing in some of Northern Ireland’s riding spots with the discovery of some fishing wire strung between two trees in…
Ben Nevis grows by a metre
Have you tackled Ben Nevis’s extra metre yet? Last month, Britain’s highest peak ‘grew’ to 1,345 metres, up from 1,344 metres, meaning if you haven’t…
Chris Boardman wants to open up footpaths to bikes in England and Wales
British Cycling, a host of outdoor recreation organisations and celebrity cyclists have today written open letters to Environment Secretary Liz Truss and Welsh Environment Secretary…
Our three favourite Highlands rides have just got that little bit closer
British Airways are set to resume flights from Heathrow to Inverness from May, after a 19-year hiatus. EasyJet flies to Inverness out of Gatwick and…
Four of the fastest trails in the UK
NB: Please ride within yourself, at a speed appropriate to your line of sight, and slow down for walkers, dogs or horses. Don’t be a…
York’s pump track has had a major makeover
Old York city’s pump track has been revamped and reshaped
How to plan your Northern Ireland road trip
Get yourself over to the booming trail centres of Northern Ireland before everyone else does. Chances are you and your riding posse have pretty much…
Gnar bike park to open in Cumbria next month
Ben Eggleston quit his day job in 2015 and set about building the sort of bike park that he wished existed in the UK. Ben’s…
Pace Cycles to operate Gisburn Forest cafe and bike shop
Pace Cycles already run similar setups in Dalby Forest and at Sutton Bank in Yorkshire. This announcement sees them cross the border into Lancashire to…
Highly detailed off-road route plotting in new Ordnance Survey app
GPS computers or GPS apps on your smartphone are all well and good when it comes to plotting and following road routes but for exploring…
Bike Park Wales set to double in size
Bike Park Wales head honcho Martin Astley commented, “Yes last Wednesday we were granted planning permission for 23 more sections of trail on the hill. That’s just…
The UK’s ultimate mtb road trip destination?
Three national bike parks and three regional trail centres combining to boast over 150km of expertly sculpted XC and DH trails, all within 90 mins…
Swinley Forest’s Jump Gulley to be shut following safety concerns
The Jump Gulley, or Sandy Cutting, at the Swinley Forest trail centre is due to be shut with immediate effect. The decision came from the…
Is Tucker the world’s fastest trail dog? (VIDEO)
He's got the skills and the speed to shred trails but on four legs rather than two wheels. Meet Tucker the world's fastest trail dog
World Cup GoPro with Claudio Caluori (VIDEO)
The DH World Cup is back, watch the irreverently funny headcam preview from Claudio Caluori
Bike Park Wales: trail crew on call (VIDEO)
Bike Park Wales maintenance demands ukuleles, Ken Bruce and a man called Rooster
New trail at Bike Park Wales! Fifty Shades of Black… (video)
There's a new trail at Bike Park Wales and it's more than a little risqué!
5 ideal routes to take a new rider on
Short enough for new riders yet playful enough for grizzled veterans, these five routes make perfect day-trip fodder.
2014 MBR review of the year
2014 took us to new riding highs, on ground-breaking bikes and kit. Here's our pick of the best bikes, kit and trails we've ridden this