This week the first big transfer news of the off-season broke as the Athertons announced their move to Trek and we’re salivating for more. That’s not to say that we ignored the other riders this week, here’s our pick of the best Tweets and Instagrams from the world of mountain biking:

1. Thankfully we don’t see Troy Brosnan joining the Etixx-Quick Step Tour de France team any time soon!

2. Josh Bryceland pays tribute to mountain biking legend Jason McRoy.

“Inspiration to get rad today!!! JMC

3. This may be BMX but it’s incredible, watch the full Kaleidoscope edit in this tweet and prepare to have your mind blown.

4. The caption says it all from Sheffield based race organiser Nick Hamilton.

6. The latest Team Rumours post, we get the Athertons leaving GT but what is going on on the left?

7. The big news of the week was the worst kept secret of the year, the Athertons have moved to Trek, you can read all about it here.

8. Just another day in the MBR office with Brendan Fairclough and Olly Wilkins.

9. Is this the height of stupidity?

9. News just in! Wales is a bit damp….

10. Wyn Masters has been surfing dirt waves in Bali, it looks like he’s also learned how to ride one handed too

Oh hey there!! Just saying hi from Bali Bike Park