This month's Star Letter asks: "Are there any recognised principles we might apply, or is this simply a matter a personal taste?"
Mountain Bike Rider
Newmen Evolution SL A30 wheelset review
Bavarian component company Newmen is only a couple of years old, but has serious pedigree. Michael Grätz, who started Syntace and Liteville heads it up.
How to make your rims airtight for fail-free tubeless set-up
How to fit tubeless rim tape. Make your tubeless ready rims airtight with our easy to follow guide from the tubeless master Alistair Vines.
Our Fort William World Cup predictions and how you can watch it
Sunday sees our homeland's World Cup racing as the biggest and best bikers head to Fort William. Here's how to watch and who we expect to win.
Four brand new Bikepark Wales tracks open today
Four new tracks - AC DC, Watts Occurring, Blackadder and Off Grid - are open as of June 1st, with the promise of three more coming soon.
Is widespread stone pitching resurface work ruining Lake District trails?
Online petition Stop the unnecessary stone pitching in The Lake District National Park thinks that stone pitch steps are ruining the Lakeland experience.
How do your gym stats stack up against the pros?
Are you stronger than Gee Atherton? Fitter than Brendan Fairclough? Tougher than Tracy Moseley? Time to see what you’re made of...
New Chris Akrigg video klaxon! Watch his Freetrials edit now
There is no one like Chris Akrigg. He is the cult choice of mountain bikers. He does pseudo-trials stuff on a regular full sus trail bike.
Greg Minnaar out of Fort William World Cup with broken arm
Greg Minnaar has fractured his arm during practice up at Fort William World Cup. He joins Jack Moir on the injured list.
Britain’s best Red trails
Britain's best red trails: Trail centres offer some of Britain's best riding and where would one be without a solid red trail. Here are the best of the best.
How to make the step up to Red and Black grade trails
Stuck on Blue and Green trail centre routes? Here's some expert tips that will take your riding to the next level.
MBR July 2018
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All mountain bikers need to know about lyme disease (and how to avoid it)
A tiny tick changed coach Steve Manser’s life for ever, here’s how, and what to do to stop lyme disease.
reTyre modular tyre system offers zip-on zip-off tyre treads
New zippable tyre tread design claims to enable a bike that "can go from road racer to off-road king in seconds".
Pole’s radical new bike with handlebars set behind the headset
Will Pole will be trialling a prototype Pole Machine 200 bike with a radical cockpit setup at this weekend's Fort William World Cup?
Are these the best five mountain bike routes in the UK?
After 20 years of guiding, riding and devising routes for mbr magazine, we asked mountain man Tom Hutton for his five favourite rides.
Stop what you’re doing, Brandon Semenuk is back with another banger!
Brandon Semenuk is back with his latest release, 'Contra'. Filmed in conjunction with Troy Lee Designs it showcases his effortless flow and style over another dream track.
New Shimano XTR M9100 goes one bigger than SRAM Eagle
Shimano XTR M9100 has gearing upped to SRAM-equalling 12 speed and includes 10-51t cassette. No sign of Di2 version yet though.
European Commission proposes mandatory insurance for pedal assist e-bikes
The European Commission has proposed that pedal assist e-bikes (also known as 'pedelecs') are to require third party insurance in Europe.
Who the hell is the Fat Lad at the Back?
Fat Lad at the Back specialise in creating cycle clothing for all shapes and sizes. 2018 sees the introduction of the new mountain bike apparel range.