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…
Alan Muldoon
Bike Test Editor
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.
Kielder connects to 7Stanes with 100mile enduro
Kielder Forest Park will open 33km of new red grade singletrack this weekend, the final link in the chain connecting the park with 7Stanes in Scotland.…
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.
Fork Juice lube review
£6.99 400ml spray can Money back guarantee Contact: Juice Lubes
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
RockShox Revelation 426 Air U-Turn 2009 fork review
£574.99 Weight: fork 2073g, axle 86g, system 2773g Travel: 95-140mm Motion Control External rebound, low-speed compression with external Floodgate Contact: www.fisheroutdoor.co.uk
National Trust opposes Surrey Hills drilling
The National Trust objects to plans to drill for oil in the Surrey Hills, the BBC has reported.
Uvex Sport Boss RS 2009 helmet review
£59.99 Weight: 301g Sizes: uni-size No crash replacement Contact: www.raleigh.co.uk (pictured right)
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)
Giro Indicator 2009 helmet review
£29.99 Weight: 275g Sizes: uni-size Crash replacement: £20 Contact: www.madison.co.uk (pictured right)
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)
Bell Slant 2009 helmet review
£49.99 Weight: 297g Sizes: uni-size Crash replacement £25 Contact: www.madison.co.uk (pictured left)
Specialized S-Works 2D Team 2009 helmet review
£109.99 Weight: 238g Sizes: S, M, L Crash replacement: £50 Contact: www.specialized.com