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Arrivals: this week’s new stuff in for review
The shiniest goodies showcased for your delectation. Our weekly sneak peak at the exciting new products that have arrived at MBR HQ.
Try your hand at bothy biking
Bothy biking is essentially bikepacking but without a tent. You use a bothy instead of a tent. Read on to get inspired to plan your own bothy trip.
Are tall bikes the next big thing in mountain biking? (Answer: no)
Check out this lofty video of ponderous looking 'tall bikes' venturing off-road. It's a long way to fall without a helmet that's for sure.
Evie Richards wins World Cup gold at Albstadt
Evie Richards has won her first under-23 XCO World Cup over in Albstadt, Germany. Her victory was earned principally by sheer domination of the climbs.
EVOC CC 10L hydration pack review
The Evoc CC 10L is a mid sized pack aimed at shorter rides and races. That’s not to say it isn’t a good choice for all day epics in the…
Dirty Deals: cheap Pikes, jackets, flat pedals and much more
You thought we'd forgotten didn't you? Bank Holiday Monday just delayed things. Here is this week's rundown of the bestest sought after cycling sales.
100% Speedcraft Sport sunglasses review
I’ll start by saying the 100% Speedcraft Sport are not sunglasses for the shy and retiring type. The style looks like it was dreamt up by someone with a penchant…
Trek Session 29 Carbon downhill bike
The Trek Session 29 can officially claim to be the world's first 'production' carbon 29in downhill bike. Availability is stated as October this year
Essential items for any mountain bike holiday
Riding abroad for a mountain bike holiday? Here’s our top gear for dusty, overseas singletrack and other types of travels with your mountain bike.
How to ride your mountain bike faster
Everyone wants to know how to ride faster. Employ this simple traffic light system to increase your pace and get maximum thrills from every trail.
Renthal FatBar 35 handlebar review
We ended up liking the precise control and shape of the Renthal FatBar 35 handlebar so much that it’s stayed put on our own bikes.
Dainese Trail Skins 2 knee pads review
The Dainese Trail Skins 2 pads are very good value. Great quality. Comfortable, breathable with the right level of on-trail protection.
£10 Wiggle voucher when you enter South Downs Epic or Surrey Ups & Downs MTB events
From today until Bank Holiday Monday whereby if you book any Wiggle Super Series event you get a free £10 voucher to spend online at Wiggle.
New MET helmet revealed in ‘All rides lead to ROAM’ video?
A new video released by MET helmet features some impressive riding down sketchy desert mountainsides. And is that a new helmet we can spy too?
Havok Bike Park, West Yorkshire bike park guide
The third in our daily series of Bank Holiday suggestions: the revamped Freeride line and the Red and Black downhill runs at Havok Bike Park.
Trek Top Fuel 9 (2017) review
Swing a leg over the Trek Top Fuel 9 and the first thing you notice is the suspension is keen to get working. It’s a seriously rapid bike on the…
Arrivals: this week’s new stuff in for review
The shiniest goodies showcased for your delectation. Our weekly sneak peak at the exciting new products that have arrived at MBR HQ.
Don’t get too close: Protecting cyclists with the 1.5 metre rule
PedalSure and Cycling Weekly team up to highlight the dangers of close passing
Can a five year old kid mountain bike 55 miles in a day?
Five year old Lara Ebrey is aiming to ride all 55 miles of the Taff Trail, from Brecon to Cardiff, in a single day at some point this summer.