With summer just round the corner and dry trails on the horizon again, make the best possible use of your time by setting some deliberate…
Technique
Mountain bikes have changed but outdated advice lives on
We reassess yesterday’s received wisdom to make sure it works for you on the trails today.
More bike skills you can practice in your garden
Spending time learning how to play on your bike will mean that, once you're out on the trails, you have better familiarity and more control.
How to go for a bike ride in your back garden
If you're not supposed to be out mixing with the general public at the moment, you can still go for a ride. If you have…
Pedals level or outside foot down?
Take a look at these images, you can see that with your feet level you’re creating a wider stance, which is much less likely to…
Wheelies, back hops and cutties are fun but also improve your trailcraft
Wheelies, back hops and cutties are fun but will also improve your trailcraft, so stop being self-conscious and upgrade your skills by relearning how to…
Are your brake levers too far out? Take this test
The problem with brake levers is they’re designed around average sizes and come pre-set position. Tune in your reach to upgrade your control.
You’ve been braking incorrectly all this time and now it’s time to sort it out
Braking is about so much more than just stopiing, or taking the fear out of speed. Use your brakes with skill and style and you'll…
How to get better at cornering a mountain bike
Cornering can be one of the most satisfying experiences you can have. How can you improve your game plan so that you can ensure you…
What most mountain bikers are really scared of: gap jumps and doubles
From rooty sections to fallen trees, depressions to drainage ditches - here's how to jump gaps with confidence.
How to jump on a mountain bike
With the correct knowledge and the right approach anyone can get air. There’s no trick to jumping, anyone can go big with the proper technique.…
Physical and mental hacks to help you up the pace whatever the trail
For this guide we switch from the specific to the general, with advice on the physical and mental hacks to help you up the pace…
Nine tips to help you survive the Megavalanche
It's Megavalanche time! If you - or someone you know - is thinking of doing the Mega then bookmark this page and forward it on…
Cage fighting skills for mountain bikers
Cage fights and gnarly trails are won in your head, says FC fighter and Niner rider Durkin. Here's how to focus on conquering your foe.
How to ride hairpin bends
Downhill switchbacks can catch you out if you go in unprepared. Here are some of the best (and worst) approaches to take.
What is the steepest stuff e-bikes can climb up?
e-bikes can open up a whole new world of sessioning. Uphill sessioning! With plenty of banter, line choice debating, and general tomfoolery.
How to ride a pump track
The backbone of modern mountain biking, pumping is an oft-overlooked opportunity to exploit the trails. Andy from Dirt School tells us how to pump track.
Six weird ways to ride faster
Tired of the same old boring tips? We’ve teamed up with a sports scientist to offer some of the more unusual ways you can increase…
Why you shouldn’t pedal downhill
Pump or pedal? Time for science to reveal whether it’s faster to pump or pedal on downhills. There’s no easy, scientific way to answer that…
Three trials skills ideal for trail riders
Practice the slow-speed balance and pinpoint judgement that trials demands and you’ll improve your regular riding skills too. Ollie Wilkins explains how… 1. Easy –…