A procession of mountain bikers led the funeral parade of fallen Scottish teenage mountain biker Keiran McKandie on Friday. 16 -year-old McKandie was cycling along the B9010 Kellas to Dallas road at…
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Fox launches lightest ever 32 fork
Key points New Fox 32, half a pound lighter than predecessor Features slimmed down, stepped design Proces start from £440 A new 32? Yep, Fox has just launched a brand…
Vitus Escarpe VRX longterm review
Need to know 650b trail bike with slack geometry Asymmetric travel: 150mm front, 135mm rear Cutting-edge 1×11 SRAM drivetrain Short stem and RockShox Reverb dropper post What attracted you to…
Canyon launches new carbon Sender downhill bike for under £3,000
Key points New downhill bike from German direct sales brand, designed with help of Fabien Barel Claims to be the most advanced downhill bike ever Available in four sizes, prices start…
Monday Quiz: Who is the best British mountain biker?
Now here’s a quiz that’s sure to get people talking! With the race season about to kick off we thought it was high time to let you guys decide who…
Code of conduct produced to tackle unruly mountain bikers in the Malvern Hills
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…
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
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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…