In 2021, Gee Atherton suffered a huge crash while filming The Knife Edge. The track involved riding an incredible rocky, steep technical track, something Atherton is no stranger to. The…
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Best women’s mountain bike saddles: are you sitting comfortably?
Women's mountain bike saddles have specific requirements, but ultimately we’re looking for an armchair ride with a bar stool build. Words: Laura Bailey
Everything you need to know about the 2023 Cycling World Championships in Glasgow
Downhill, cross-country, marathon – Glasgow ’23 has a whole load of mountain biking going on, not to mention BMX, track and road cycling if that also tickles your fancy. It’s…
‘After the Storm’ invites riders to #RideOverRacism
After the Storm is a critically acclaimed film that reveals the remarkable, powerful and moving story of Scots Asian mountain biker and diversity pioneer Aneela McKenna, exposing the racism and…
Best mountain bike drivetrains and groupsets
Do you know the difference between XTR and Deore? Eagle and GX? Read this easy to use guide all about mountain bike groupsets.
British mountain bikers Katy Curd and Nina Cameron star in new Lloyds Bank TV advert
Keep your eyes peeled if you’re in the UK as mountain biking is featured in a new advert from Lloyds Bank. The ad charts the story of a girl who…
B’Twin/Decathlon 500 Bike Tool Box review
Huge French superstore chain Decathlon is the largest sports retailer in the world, with five individual cycling brands in its portfolio. No surprise then, that it has multiple bike tool…
Endura’s Project Heid helmets raise awareness of brain injury
When you think about it, most of who we are – personality, thoughts, motivations, memories – is all held in a soft bundle of tissue and nerves encased within our…
Topeak Torq Stick torque wrench review
A torque wrench is one of the most important tools in your toolbox. This is because every bolt on your bike has a recommended torque setting, and being able to…
Giro Insurgent Spherical helmet review
Targeting enduro riding and racing, backed up with design input from EWS Champion Richie Rude, Giro’s Insurgent is 200g lighter and a claimed 50% more breathable than the brand’s Disciple…
Specialized Tactic 4 MIPS helmet review
The Specialized Tactic 4 MIPS trail helmet is a solid, well-made and good-looking helmet for the price, certified for electric mountain bike use, and while it’s not perfect for the…
100% Trajecta Fidlock 2022 helmet review
100%’s Trajecta is one of a growing breed of modern full-faces designed for e-biking and aggressive all mountain riding, rather than full-on downhill racing. As such, it’s lighter, airier and…
Santa Cruz Tallboy CC X01 AXS RSV review
The Santa Cruz Tallboy is the short 120mm travel 29er but don’t let the travel numbers decieve you – this is a bike that’s designed to be aggressively fast, full-send…
Best mountain bike clothing for women: jackets, trousers, shorts, jerseys and more
A collection of the best women’s kit for mountain biking. A wealth of women’s-specific kit means no more of the small-sized men’s stuff.
POC Kortal helmet review
When you think of Scandinavian firm POC, you likely think of a premium, safety-first brand with the high-end price tags to match. That’s fair comment considering this stylish Kortal lid…
This video recap of the 2022 Enduro season is Cosmic!
Get in the mood for the upcoming race season by recapping the highs and lows, victories and epics of the 2022 Enduro World Series in Cosmic, a new film by…
The updated Focus Raven hardtail is built for adventure
With the cross-country season ahead and the Olympics on the horizon, it seems that plenty of brands are updating their cross-country bike ranges to suit the rigours of modern racing.…
Wiggle mountain bike sale: bargain bikes and more
You don’t need to spend a whole lot of money to get a good quality bike that’s perfect for exploring trails and heading off into the hills and mountains. If…
Fox Proframe RS helmet review
Fox’s DH-certified lightweight full-face lid has already been a top-scoring helmet at MBR in its previous generation, so has Fox made it even better with this RS version, or has…
100% Altec Fidlock helmet review
The Altec is 100%’s only half-shell helmet and it has been around for a couple of seasons already. It boasts Fidlock’s rapid-to-fasten magnetic chinstrap buckle to boost what’s already a…