This beautifully finished, knurled Hope F20 platform is Hope’s first flat pedal and has proven tough and durable in wet UK riding conditions.
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Gamut Podium flat pedal review
This trick Gamut Podium is, by a margin, both light and slim. This 3rd generation model is derived from the original ultra-thin Point One pedal.
Race Face Atlas flat pedal review
The Race Face Atlas flat pedal is the Canadian brand's no-holds-barred premium flat pedal. Lightweight and thin. And grippy.
Gorrick Gravity Trail Enduro happening on Sunday 22 April
More known for their XC and endurance events, Gorrick MBC are putting on an enduro event this year at their Frimley Green home.
Afan Forest, South Wales trail centre guide
Mix of groomed and natural trails that lie deep within the Afan Forest offer a full weekend of riding for enthusiasts - or a lifetime for the adventurous.
How to ride the steepest trails you can find
Watch this impressive video from Nate Hills and then read on to learn how to keep your speed up through those steep, snakey trails and switchbacks.
I ride an e-bike. Am I cheating?
This month's Star Letter is from a born again biker who rides an e-bike to bridge the gap between what he is and what he always wanted to try to…
This company will 3D-print a custom geometry full suspension e-bike for you
Introducing the Kinazo E1 from Bratislava. A full suspension e-mountain bike that's been 3D printed. How much future can you handle?
Spank Oozy Trail flat pedal review
Lightweight and tough, the Spank Oozy Trail is arguably the lowest profile pedal we've trsted with the least potential for harmful rock strikes.
Specialized Boomslang flat pedal review
With its unique axle design, the ultra thin Specialized Boomslang is one of the more unusual flat pedals out there. And it's one of the best too.
Intense Cycles drop prices AGAIN with full builds now from £2,699
Further price drops since Intense Bikes went direct sales route in UK last month with the launch of the Intense Rider Direct programme.
Dirty Deals: tools, wheels, disc brakes and much more!
Time for our weekly round up of the best online deals out there for us rufty tufty dirty mountain bikers. All killer, no filler. Check out this little lot...
Six reasons why women’s World Cup DH will be best racing this year
It's amazing how one injury can change everything. Sidelined by a dislocated shoulder Rachel Atherton's stranglehold disappeared and everything changed.
Could you do Greg Callaghan’s mountain bike specific gym workout?
If you ride hard you get better at it and you'll get fitter. But for premium power it makes sense to get down to the gym and workout in specific…
Say hello to the Transition Carbon Smuggler
The new Transition Carbon Smuggler is the same modest travel but aggressively shaped 29er platform as before but is now made from black magic.
43-year-old Markus Stöckl rides his bike down steepest World Cup ski slope
Mad Max has been at fizzy red pop again and pointed his bike down the steepest course on the World Cup ski circuit, the legendary Hahnenkamm.
Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Hampshire trail centre guide
Queen Elizabeth Country Park blends nature and nurture as skilfully as any landscape gardener. Opened by the Queen, maintained by the Collective.
2018 Hopetech Women Rides dates and venues
After a well attended 2017 season, Hope is putting on another series of Hopetech Women female-only evening rides and events. Here's what they're all about.
Blind Date contestant stood-up after fellow contestant refuses to go mountain biking in Wales
A Blind Date contestant was stood-up by his fellow contestant who pulled out of attending the first date which was a day mountain biking in Wales.
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. For those of you…