Five great Blue grade trails. New to riding? Start here. Experienced rider? Play here! Spots in Cornwall, North Wales, Scottish Borders, South Wales and Gloucestershire.
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Joe Barnes shows you how to master impossible corners
Learn how to link tight turns and master impossible corners with the king of slapping turns, Joe Barnes.
How has mountain biking changed in the South Downs?
In 2011 the South Downs became the UK's newest National Park. Six years later it's time to see how mountain bikers are faring...
Swinley Forest trail centre guide
An hour from London there’s a maze of trails that’ll make your head spin. Here's mbr ride guide to the Swinley Forest trail centre or sorts.
Bird Aeris 145 first ride
The Bird Aeris 145 is an enduro machine with 145mm travel with modern geometry and sizing. This is a big, slack bike for tall as well as short riders.
Crank Brothers Stamp 3 pedal review
Feet come in different sizes, so why not pedals? That’s the question Crank Brothers asked itself before designing its range of Stamp flat pedals.
MBR December 2017
Want the latest MBR delivered to your door every month? Check out our latest subscription offer, or try MBR’s digital editions on iPad, Android, Kindle and more… The latest issue…
Strider Pro 12 balance bike review
The Strider Pro 12 is probably the lightest balance bike on the market. But does this mean it's any good? We give it to our junior tester to find out.
Arrivals: this week’s new stuff in for review
Yep, it's your weekly sneak peak through the portcullis of castle MBR to drool at the exciting new products that have been catapulted over the ramparts.
Is this the new Strive? Or a complete new model from Canyon?
Canyon have just put out a very short but very exciting video clip on their website which teases a new mountain bike model. Is it the new Canyon Strive?
Which Specialized mountain bike is right for you?
The 2018 range of Specialized mountain bikes contains a total of 59 different models. As such, it needs some clarification for a lot of bike browsers.
Fair play Matt Jones, this video is actually amazing
Gosh darn if this isn't one of those most satisfying to watch mountain bike edits of the year. Such a great concept, immaculately executed.
Specialized Epic Expert (2018) review
Specialized Epic Expert is one seriously fast cross country race bike. For 2018 the Epic range has had a complete overhaul with some interesting changes.
Why mountain bikers are still unwelcome on Surrey’s army land
The Army is failing to do enough to engage with mountain bikers who ride on the sandy singletrack around Aldershot, in Surrey and Hampshire, and is still pursuing a campaign…
How to tell if mountain biking is wrecking your knees
We asked a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in knees, to diagnose those nasty cracking sounds. Is MTB fundamentally bad for your knees?
Dirty Deals: hydration packs, helmets, jackets and much more!
Even though every person and their dog are shoring up ready for Black Friday in a couple of weeks there are still nuff bargains out there mate innit.
New edit: Danny MacAskill versus The Munros
New fillum from Danny MacAskill shows him and Stu from Cut Media messing about on the Munros. On a very windy Ben Lawers to be precise.
Entries now open for bonkers SKI-AN-DURO event
Ski-An-Duro is an absolutely bonkers ski/board and mountain bikee race from the summit of Aonach Mor to the Pine Martin café at the base station.
661 Recon Scout Helmet review
The 661 Recon Scout might not have MIPS or anything hi-tech but what it does have is a streamlined profile, comfortable fit and a wallet-friendly price.
Fabric Chamber Multitool review
The Fabric Chamber is the multitool for riders that want something a bit different. A ratcheting mechanism helps to make it practical in tight spaces.