Ten nervous faces lined up to take part in the mbr Killer Loop finale on Saturday but there could only be one winner, Shelley Barlow from Cumbria, who blew the…
Alan Muldoon
Bike Test Editor
Kona’s Dr Dew Files
Slightly wacky, obscure vids produced by bike builders seem to be all the rage these days. Here’s Kona’s contribution, make your own minds up as to whether it’s any good…
Moor Bikes demo Pivot
Buying a bike without riding it first can be a bit of a gamble, so retailer Moor Bikes has set up in a different way, taking its bikes to the…
Longtermer testing
We've been away for a while, but don't worry, we've been busy - here's the evidence.
Hit the North
The organisers of the inaugural Hit the North didn’t think that the race was muddy enough so they decided to organise another one in the middle of winter.
South Africa readies for World Cup
The finishing touches have been put to the courses for the first round of the 2009 Nissan UCI World Cup, in Pietermartizburg, South Africa, with the XC route coming in…
Golden standard
Forget the frankincense and myrrh it’s gold you really want for Christmas, according to Exposure Lights. They’re giving away a Gold Plated Joystick to one lucky competition winner, see www.exposurelights.com…
Wales Rally GB
If you go down to the woods this weekend, specifically those in the South Wales area, you could be in for a big surprise. Rally GB, the British round of…
Try before you buy
Bike shop Wheelbase’s Big Demo Weekend returns for a third year in 2009 with more than 100 bikes to test out, from manufacturers including Trek, Cannondale, Marin, Kona, Whyte, Yeti,
Evans cuts prices
Evans Cycles has knocked 5% off all its non-sale cycle clothing, parts and accessories with immediate effect.
Knee pad correction
In our haste to get the latest edition of mbr out to you, we mixed up the contact details for two of the knee-pads we reviewed. Sorry about that, here…
Morzine maintenance to improve
Trail maintenance is the biggest issue facing the Morzine and the Portes du Soleil trails, according to a survey by Flowmtb. Trails need greater upkeep, according to more than half…
Everest Charity Challenge
Two nutters have decided to climb the equivalent of Mount Everest, carrying 25-30kg of kit on each climb up ten peaks and mountains in the UK and Ireland. The Everest…
Back on tour
Specialized and Giant have teamed up once again for the Test-the-Best demo tour 2009, with five dates and venues across England, Scotland and Wales.
Winter Demo Day at Peas Lake – North Downs
South London bike shop Moose Cycles is holding a winter demo day where you can try out a range of top 2009 bikes. Taking place at Peas lake in the…
MuleBar Energy Bars
At MuleBar we believe there is no energy like natural energy which is why MuleBar is made from 100% natural, seriously tasty ingredients. We have introduced two new flavours, Strudel…
BlackJackBike – Sharm el Sheik
Booked it, packed it, f**ked off Egypt’s Sharm el Sheikh isn’t just about scuba diving these days.
…long live the King
The governing body for cycle sport in the UK, British Cycling, has appointed a new chief exec, replacing Peter King who will stand down at the end of the year.…
Cross Fell Killer FOUND!
Shelley Barlow, from Cumbria, found the last killer in the series. Congratulations and here's her story:
Cross Fell Killer Coordinates
The headline’s a little misleading I’m afraid as there are no coordinates for the ultimate Killer Loop – a mishap with the GPS unit meant it crashed and lost all…