Not for the squeamish! Cooper took to Instagram to explain that he had done a 'Buck Shelford' and torn open his scrotum in the savage OTB.
Mountain Bike Rider
What’s new for Cube in 2019?
2019 Cube mountain bikes look polished and preened. A plethora of returning models and a few new faces that Cube are pretty keen to shout about.
Industry Nine Matchstix review
The Industry Nine Matchstix replaces your thru-axle with a compendium of tools. Versions to fit both Fox and RockShox forks in both Boost and non-Boost.
Should Strava Premium users switch to £18.99-per-year Strava Summit package?
Strava Premium is being phased out and replaced with three different subscriptions options called Summit: Training, Analysis and Safety.
Why are coil shocks making a comeback?
When Specialized released the Öhlins Enduro it signalled a return to coil shocks. What's good about coil? Should you switch from air to coil?
Mondraker Dune Carbon XR (2018) review
Launched over three years ago, the Mondraker Dune XR is still streets ahead of its rivals in terms of sizing, our size L dwarfing most brands XXLs.
Dirty Deals: helmets, wheels, tyres and much more!
Another helping of laser guided biking bargains guaranteed to brighten your day and possibly dent your bank balance. Sorry! Not sorry.
Santa Cruz Nomad CC X01 review
Hard not to love the Santa Cruz Nomad CC. It looks drop dead gorgeous, pedals better than most 140mm bikes but you have 170mm to get you out of trouble.
Who should stand in for Claudio for World Cup Downhill previews?
Claudio Caluori's preview videos have been sorely missed from this season's UCI World Cup Downhill racing. Who should step in to his shoes?
Tickets still available for Red Bull Foxhunt
A limited number of tickets remain for the World’s only all-female downhill race which returns to Wales on 29th - 30th September 2018.
Giant Reign Advanced 0 (2018) review
The 2018 Giant Reign Advanced 0 has class leading sizing and geometry plus a race-tuned coil shock and revised suspension linkage.
UK Gravity Enduro Series no more, BEMBA to put on 2019 national enduro series
2018 UK Gravity Series closes with immediate effect due to money reasons. BEMBA organisers quickly announce plans for 2019 enduro series.
Chain Reaction Cycles continue to support Northern Ireland’s trail centres
The sponsorship agreement with MountainBikeNI will see CRC support the promotion of Northern Ireland’s national trail centres.
BMC Speedfox AMP Two first ride
BMC Speedfox AMP is a trail focussed e-bike with aggressive geometry and 29in wheels. BMC's new e-bike will turn up your trail-riding buzz.
Check out the cheaper Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy BC Edition
Details of the aluminium Rocky Mountain Instinct BC Edition. The BC = British Colombia, so you kind of know it's going to be a capable machine.
Tech of the month: Hunt wheels, Land Rover phone, Funn dropper, Specialized enduro clothing and more
A collection of stuff that's dropped at mbr HQ this month: Hunt wheels, Land Rover phone, Funn dropper, Specialized enduro clothing and more.
Frustration at British Cycling over European Championship Cross Country
Stirling based professional mountain biker Kerry MacPhee has expressed her confusion and frustration at British Cycling deciding to field just a single entrant for both the mens and women’s European…
Get your homemade ramps ready, it’s the return of the Raleigh Burner
If you’re old enough to remember the original Raleigh Burner then you will know that it was THE must have BMX of a generation. An achingly cool chrome frame, those…
Polygon Siskiu D5 review
Yes, the Polygon Siskiu D5 frame is top-notch but the parts spec is lacking. If it was £750 it'd be a steal but it's outclassed by other £1k full sussers.
Who’s ready for the Mont Sainte Anne World Cup?
The racers are getting ready for the penultimate UCI World Cup round this weekend at Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada. It’s a brutal venue with plenty of rocks and roots to catch out…