Semenuk isn't the first mountain biker to have a crack at rallying. Gee Atherton and Nico Vouilloz are two MTB legends who've dabbled at driving them too.
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Specialized Enduro S-Works 29/6 Fattie (2017) review
Revised geometry, sizing and travel take the Specialized Enduro 29 6Fattie to the next level, but has Specialized gone far enough?
3rd generation Ibis Ripley is designed for 2.6in tyres
The third incarnation of the Ibis Ripley is still a 120mm travel carbon 29er but it's now a bit slacker and longer and can take 2.6in mid-Plus tyres.
Rubber news! Schwalbe’s new ADDIX tyre compounds
The new Schwalbe ADDIX rubber compound will feature on their top-end EVO tyre range; Magic Mary, Hand Dampf, Rock Razor, Nobby Nic and Racing Ralph models.
The five best bikes from the Bespoked handmade bicycle show
With a hundred exhibitors in attendance at this year's Bespoked handmade bike show, these are the five key bikes that stood out for us.
Two new carbon hardtails from Transition
A couple of sneaky pics of two new carbon hardtails from Transition: the 27.5in wheel Throttle and the Vanquish 29er.
Eight years ago today Danny MacAskill went viral
On April 19, 2009 a young Danny MacAskill and his friend Dave Sowerby clicked 'upload' on a YouTube video titled 'Inspired Bicycles'. The rest is history.
Arrivals: this week’s new stuff in for review
For those of you who can’t wait until the reviews come out in the magazine or go up online, here’s another in our new series of pre-emptive peeks into recent…
Stop that and watch this: Bernard Kerr’s superstylin’ new vid
In this impressive two-minute reel, Kerr hits iconic locations around Queenstown including the infamous and revamped Dream Track.
Video tribute to Charlie Craig
Emotional video tribute to Charlie Craig the 15-year-old XC and cyclocross racer - and son of Nick Craig - who died suddenly in January.
First impressions of the new 2018 RockShox Pike
When it was launched in 2013 the new RockShox Pike pretty much redefined the trail and all-mountain suspension fork category.
Rutland Cycling’s electric bike demo days
Come and experience the amazing feeling of riding some of the best electric bike mountain bikes at one of Rutland Cycling's demo days throughout May.
First impressions of the new RockShox Reverb remote
The new RockShox Reverb 1x remote looks like a SRAM cable gear shifter but is still hydraulically actuated. Is this the world's best dropper remote?
Dirty Deals: tyres, brakes, GPS computers, pedals and much more
If you have any money left whatsoever after buying all of those Easter Eggs, why not treat yourself to some goodies?
Pearl Izumi Divide short review
Pearl Izumi has a range of clothing under the Divide label. Aimed more at exploring the trails and days in the saddle rather than shredding the DH track, they feature…
Lezyne Digital Shock Drive pump review
Lezyne has obviously been taking design cues from seventies F1 teams, as the Digital Shock Drive pump looks more like a suspension strut from a JPS race car than a…
PRO Tharsis XC UD carbon handlebar review
Full carbon handlebar from Shimano's component brand. Light enough for racing, strong enough for general trail duties
B’Twin Cycling 900 sunglasses review
The B’Twin Cycling 900 sunglasses might look a little ‘no frills’ compared to some of the bigger eyewear brands’ offerings. B’Twin doesn’t go out of its way to give its…
‘My Dad invented the mountain bike’
While I suppose many people can lay claim to that honour, my father may well have been one of the first to create a front-suspension hardtail.
Scott Spark 710 Plus (2017) review
The Scott Spark 710 Plus has been ridden to two Olympic gold medals; well now it can add our Trail Bike of the Year award to its glittering palmarès.