Afan Trail Volunteers have re-opened the Genesis section of the Penhydd trail at Afan Forest. Genesis has been shut for 10 years and took three months to repair.
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How to survive a long distance mountain bike ride
Here's our top tips for surviving a long distance mountain bike ride of 100km or more. It all comes down to what you eat, what you take and how you…
Hope launches first ever Ambassador Programme
“Those that make it on to the Programme will receive a substantially discounted Hope HB130 in the specification of their choice.” >>> Editor’s Choice 2019 – home of the best…
Enduro like it’s 1997 with the Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Coil
It's 2020 and everyone's going coil, baby. Perhaps not everyone but if there's one product that's crying out for coil it's the Marzocchi Bomber Z1.
BikePark Wales continues with plan to take over the world*
Made possible by private investors and part funded by the European Union and Welsh Government agricultural fund for rural development.
Dirty Deals: Five Tens, Muc-Off sealant, Oakley helmets and much more!
The merry month of January brings us another dirty dozen Dirty Deals. Your bank manager won't like it but what do they know about shredding sick singletrack?
Behind the scenes of Danny MacAskill’s Gymnasium
Danny MacAskill back on a trials bike and back doing what he does better than anyone else in the world. The most creative mind on two wheels?
Why do so many of us struggle when it gets steep and rough?
Time invested in perfecting your position and braking at the right time reaps dividends when the terrain gets rowdy.
OneUp 35mm Carbon handlebar review
Tested against other carbon and foam-filled aluminium bars, One Up claims this bar offers a 21% increase in vertical compliance and a 28% increase in steering stiffness.
Ride Concepts Livewire shoe review
Ride Concepts impressed us with its Hellion shoe recently, Ride Concepts Livewire boasts some of the same technology but crucially does it for £20 less.
Bell Full-9 Fusion MIPS helmet review
The Bell Full-9 Fusion MIPS helmet is a budget full-face DH helmet based on Bell’s top-of-the-range carbon Bell Full-9 helmet.
Winners of MBR Trail of the Year in association with SRAM
We celebrate the hard-working folk responsible for the trails we love to ride with our MBR Trail of the Year competition in association with SRAM.
Hutchinson Griffus Race Lab tyre review
The Hutchinson Griffus is their first 'Race Lab' tyre designed for enduro, it’s end-specific with 2.5in front and 2.4in rear versions.
Peaty’s Tubeless Valves
My theory is every serious mountain biker should ditch the innertubes in their tyres if they haven’t already for better performance.
Commercially-built Trail of the Year: Leeds Urban Bike Park
Leeds Urban Bike Park is arguably at the forefront of what many mountain bikers want and almost certainly what UK mountain biking needs.
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 2015.
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 attractive option.
Cushcore Pro Tyre Insert review
CushCore is one of the original tyre inserts. Those foam rubber looking things that protect your rim and tyre from pinch flats and dents.