Mountain bikers in the Malvern Hills are being asked to follow a new Code of Conduct following irresponsible use of the area by a minority of riders. The Malvern Hills Conservators…
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The best photos from Round 2 of the Enduro World Series in Argentina
The Enduro World Series had back-to-back races in South America to kick off the season, the second of which was wrapped up yesterday in Barlioche, Argentina. It could go on record as…
How to combat instability on your mountain bike
We’ve been revealing how riding technique has evolved to keep pace with the rapid development in bikes and trails. Most recently, we showed you how to make yourself more stable,…
How to get in the zone to ride smoother and faster
The zone “The zone is a positive mental state that happens when we know a skillset so well that we don’t have to think about what we’re doing,” explains our…
Watch: We ride the SRAM XX1 Eagle 12 speed groupset
Key Points First ever 12 speed drivetrain in cycling Cassette offers a 500 per cent gear range Upgrade applied to XX1 and X01 groupsets 12 speed?! Yep , that’s right. With…
The best mountain biking April Fools day jokes
Depending on your point of view April Fools day can either be a light hearted break from the seriousness of everyday life or a groan-inducing parade of tired and obvious…
Mountain bikers suffer twice as many injuries as road cyclists survey reveals
A study published in Wilderness and Environmental Medicine has revealed that mountain bikers suffer twice and many injuries as road cyclists. The study, entitled Cycling Injuries in Southwest Colorado A Comparison of…
Watch how Aaron Gwin became the fastest downhill rider in the world
It’s no secret that Aaron Gwin is quick. Last year alone he dominated the World Cup circuit by winning four World Cups including one without a chain! But how did…
Woman carrying only a selfie stick rescued off Ben Nevis during mountain bike tour
A woman had to be rescued off Ben Nevis wearing a t-shirt and shorts and carrying only a selfie stick in blizzard conditions on Saturday. Sarah Albone, 28, was on…
Marc Beaumont: ‘I couldn’t even watch the World Cups last year’
Marc Beaumont returns to World Cup racing this year as part of the Madison Saracen set up after a year’s hiatus and it appears it was a frustrating year out for the…
The best mountain bike car racks
The best mountain bike car racks
Mountain biking accidents on the rise after busy Easter weekend
Lake District mountain rescue teams have warned of an increasing number of mountain biking incidents as a result of more people taking to the trails. Last year they were called…
Is Hope producing a carbon mountain bike frame?
We’ve just spotted a very intriguing Instagram from Hope that suggests it could be moving into frame manufacturing. Hope posted the following Instagram with the caption “What do we have…
MBR’s unessential mountain bike skills
No self-respecting skills school would ever teach these tricks. They’re pointless and silly, and mostly just for fun… but is there something more going on than that? Increasing your familiarity…
Anne Caroline Chausson’s mystery illness revealed to be ovarian cancer
The most successful mountain biker in history, Anne Caroline Chausson,withdrew from the Enduro World Series race in Samoens last year with a mysterious illness that is now revealed to be…
Twitter reacts to the SRAM Eagle 12 speed drivetrain
SRAM has today released its new 1×12 groupset, the Eagle, and everybody’s talking about it. Some are hailing it as the next big thing (literally) in mountain biking while others…
Trek Fuel Ex Jr (2016) review
Need to know: Kids’ full- suspension bike with 26in wheels and 2x drivetrain 90mm of travel front and rear Powerful Shimano M355 disc brakes Comes with all the standard Fuel…
Nicolai Ion GPI (2016) review
Need to know 155mm-travel enduro bike using Mojo Geometron geometry Slack head angle and huge wheelbase Pinion gearbox with 12 or 18 gears Gates carbon belt drive is smooth, quiet…
Cross country World Cup rider banned for four years following two positive drugs tests
South African cross country rider, Rourke Croeser, has been banned from sports for four years following two failed drugs tests towards the end of 2015. Croeser is a 24-year-old athlete who claimed…
Moors and Shores – 2016 Adventure Cross Series
Kicking off this year's Adventure Cross season, the Moors and Shores is a real mixture of terrain. From gravel forest roads to exposed moorland and rutted narrow lanes this route…