Take a leaf out of Chris Akrigg's book to see how approaching singletrack from a trials perspective can improve the trails and your technique.
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Malverns Classic cancelled
This weekend's Malverns Classic is cancelled. This week's ceaseless rainfall has made safety a real issue, particularly regarding getting out on Sunday.
11 foolproof ideas for Father’s Day that cost under £20
Speaking as a mountain biking Dad, I can personally attest that the main thing I like to get given is tools. A Dad can never have enough tools.
Jason McRoy and Dafydd Davis nominated for Mountain Bike Hall Of Fame
It's nomination time for the Mountain Bike Hall Of Fame and JMC and Dafydd Davis have made the shortlist. Alongside other legends.
Bikes are powerful tools in recovering from trauma
"Sometimes it’s hard to sit in a room and have somebody staring at you, waiting for you to say something. Riding alongside next to somebody, it’s amazing what it will…
Government removes £1,000 limit on Cycle To Work scheme
Twenty years after its inception, the government have announced updated Cycle to Work Scheme guidance removing the £1,000 price cap.
Dirty Deals: Bell helmets, Five Ten Freeriders, 661 pads and much more!
These Dirty Deals are either specific products that we’ve ridden and rated, or at the very least are brands we’re familiar with and rate highly.
Ard Rock is on the telly tonight
Episode three of the The Yorkshire Dales and the Lakes TV programme features organiser Joe Rafferty, local rider Katy Sunter Thorpe and Farmer Bailey.
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Here’s what we’re excited about most this month. Wavey lids, womens pants, tri-some hoops, floaty grips and much else besides.
Fox Attack Fire pants review
The Fox Attack Fire Pants are a wind and water resistant outer layer designed to protect mountain bike riders from the elements while maintaining comfort.
Hornit Clug Bike Rack review
Yeah this Hornit Clug is essentially £16 for a plastic clip, but Hornit’s tiny product works and is sturdy and well designed.
Three ways to have a cheap UK mountain bike holiday
Here are three options that allow you to pitch up within metres of the trails for a fraction of the cost of an Alpine chalet.
Osprey Rolling Transporter 90 review
Osprey Rolling Transporter 90 is a duffel bag with wheels on. Osprey have created a big bag with minimal weight that can still stand up to baggage handlers.
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR ST Comp Carbon 29 review
The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR ST Comp Carbon 29 is a short-travel bike with a big name. It has a 130mm fork and 120mm at the rear.
New 9km trail for Bwlch Nant yr Arian
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has started work to build a new 9km mountain bike trail at Bwlch Nant yr Arian, near Aberystwyth.
Five facts that every e-biker needs to know
Five things you never knew about riding with an e-bike: how temperature, group rides, power modes, different terrain and varied effort really effect your riding.
Save Cut Gate appeal has reached its £74,000 target
After nearly two years of appeal the £74,000 total for Cut Gate has been reached – a huge success for mountain bike advocacy and cross-group collaboration.
Giant Trance 29 1 review
The Giant Trance 29 sits squarely between the Anthem 29 and the 27.5in Trance. Delivering a modest 115mm of travel, but this is a seriously capable bike.
First look at the Giant Trance E+3
The latest Giant Trance E+3 Pro electric mountain bike is the powered version of Giant’s all-dancing, quiver-killing trail slayer.
Mavic XA Matryx Clip shoe review
The Mavic XA Matryx Clip shoe is their latest, technology-rich, trail riding shoe. It's a strong contender to win out in the battle of clip-in MTB shoes.