Test your riding in new environments, splash out on some gear or give your skills a polish… you can improve your ride no matter what your budget is.

Snow does not have to put an end to your riding, especially if you have a bob sleigh track handy

Forget your skis and snowboards, go off piste on a mountain bike this winter and try a bit of fat bike freeriding

A tough, versatile, aggressive trail tyre that can handle wet or dry conditions - £54.99

Epic wilderness trails in Wales and the latest crop of 160mm travel enduro bikes on test in the February 2015 issue of MBR

2014 took us to new riding highs, on ground-breaking bikes and kit. Here's our pick of the best bikes, kit and trails we've ridden this year