Be armed and prepared in winter and you'll learn to embrace its slithery conditions and sub-optimal traction instead of fleeing to a warm sofa and Netflix.
Mountain Bike Rider
Five short and sweet routes for short daylight hours
When daylight's in short supply try a ride that delivers maximum fun in minimum time and returns you to civilisation before sundown.
Dirty Deals: everything half-price or cheaper New Year special!
Got any money left after the festive season and New Year's blowout? No, us neither. We still can't resist a half-price bargain though!
Danny MacAskill versus a horse
Danny MacAskill races horse rider Louisa Milne Home - one of the UK’s top eventers- over an equestrian cross-country obstacle course in Fife.
Strava removes descents from Live Segments
Downhill segments are still on Strava. But they will no longer show up via the Live Segments function. But is this the thin end of the wedge?
Looking for an off-road bike that isn’t a mountain bike?
You may have ridden a BMX off-road back-in-the-day. Or dallied with cyclocross in the noughties. Are you now glancing at gravel bikes?
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month. Including season-opening gear for bike and body.
Everysight Raptor glasses bring heads-up display tech to cycling
2019 is shaping to be a year where electronics gets further integrated into cycling. Check out the heads-up display on offer from Everysight Raptor.
Proposals for new ‘progressive’ mountain bike trails in Elan Valley
Elan Valley Trust working with trail designers Back on Track on plans for new mountain bike trails situated in and around Llanerchi Woods.
Gavin (11) and Brooke (12) remind us all why we ride bikes in the first place
Meet Gavin and Brooke. They've been messing about on bikes together since they were 7 years old. They make for an inspiring partnership.
100% Mini Downhill dates and venues confirmed for 2019
The 100% Mini Downhill is back for 2019 with four events and its 12th year of "big fun on little mountains". Entries now open for all events.
Top 10 most popular stories of 2018
It's very nearly 2019 so now is a good time to trawl through the stats to see what were the most popular mbr news stories of 2018.
20 ways you can afford a new bike
Here are twenty things you can try to help you fund your new bike fund just that little bit quicker.
Four ways to fit in skills practice when you’re a parent
Fitting in skills practice around family commitments is easy - just look outside your front door…
Crud to return in 2019 with the Crud XL Fender
Crud has launched the XL Fender, a full front mudguard with soft deformable nose in the middle/fork brace area that doesn't clog up with mud.
Three motocross skills that will improve your trail riding
Top mountain bike pros like to muck around on motocross bikes — but what are they learning and why?
YT confirm that Aaron Gwin is leaving
YT confirm the news that Aaron Gwin (and Neko Mullaly) are indeed departing the race team. No confirmation yet where they're going though.
UK men aged over 50 upload the most activities to Strava
Every year Strava tally up their stats and compile them into an interesting annual summary. Here's the pick of the stats for mountain bikers.
Skive fodder: Nukeproof lads mucking about in the woods
Away from the tape trails and speed of races, three youngsters together on their local trails. Mucky magic has been created.
Skive fodder: 26 minutes of Peat and Vouilloz chatting about the good ol’ days
Skive fodder: 26 minutes of Peat and Vouilloz chatting about the good ol' days.