Boost for disabled biking

The first event of its kind designed to encourage disabled and non-disabled riders to get out on the 7stanes trails has been hailed a huge success.

Gawton downhill video

Mbr heads to Gawton in Devon to ride the latest downhill trails, billed as some of the best in the country. Check out the feature in the October issue, out…

Steve Peat wins World Champs: video

Steve Peat has won World Championship gold: I thought I’d never write those words, but it’s finally happened for the Sheffield Steel!

Kona Cheddar Bikefest

The Kona Cheddar Bikefest is less than two weeks away, take place at the Broadway House venue in Cheddar on the September 12-13 – earlier than usual this year.

World Champs LIVE!

Right, stop whatever work you were pretending to do (it’s Friday after all) and watch the World Champs live from Canberra.

Bank holiday mountain bike events

The bank holiday weekend is shaping up to be one of the busiest of the summer, with good weather predicted and loads of mtb events going off. So make it…

Santa Cruz Tallboy 29er stolen

One of the world’s only Santa Cruz Tallboys – the new 29er bike due to be unveiled at Eurobike next week – has been stolen from UK importers Jungle Products.…

Loch Fyne marina is mtb friendly

Portavadie Marina on Loch Fyne, Western Scotland, has declared itself bike friendly, with the opening of new accommodation and facilities.

Fox 32 TALAS RLC 2009 fork review

£740 Weight: fork 1875g, axle 95g, system 2543g Travel: 100-120-140 15QR axle or 9mm axle £675 for QR £765 for 150mm option Contact: www.mojo.co.uk

DT Swiss EXC 150 2009 fork review

£899 Weight: fork 1786g, axle 68g, system 2455g Travel: 150mm Lockout, rebound and compression adjustment Carbon fibre lowers, Mag dropouts Contact: www.pace-racing.co.uk

Met Falco 2009 helmet review

£45.99 Weight: 294g Sizes: M, L Crash replacement £28.14 Contact: www.fisheroutdoor.co.uk (pictured middle)

Limar 595 2009 helmet review

£49.99 Weight: 242g Sizes: uni-size Crash replacement £25 Contact: www.moorelarge.co.uk (pictured left)

Casco Rebell 2009 helmet review

£59.99 Weight: 289g Sizes: uni-size (55-59cm) Crash replacement: £35.99 Contact: www.eurobike.uk.com (pictured middle)