Key points New downhill bike from German direct sales brand, designed with help of Fabien Barel Claims to be the most advanced downhill bike ever Available in four sizes, prices start…
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Watch Rob Warner and Claudio Calouri compete in a pre-season boot camp
Claudio Caluori and Rob Warner are something of a commentary dream team. Claudio provides the utterly bonkers track previews while Rob throws out classic one liners with aplomb (how can anyone…
Monday Quiz: Who is the best British mountain biker?
Now here’s a quiz that’s sure to get people talking! With the race season about to kick off we thought it was high time to let you guys decide who…
Code of conduct produced to tackle unruly mountain bikers in the Malvern Hills
Mountain bikers in the Malvern Hills are being asked to follow a new Code of Conduct following irresponsible use of the area by a minority of riders. The Malvern Hills Conservators…
Watch the trailer for the 2016 mountain bike World Cup season
The UCI mountain bike World Cup kicks off this weekend in Lourdes and this trailer is guaranteed to get you excited for some gravity racing. Sure, it may sound like the…
The best photos from Round 2 of the Enduro World Series in Argentina
The Enduro World Series had back-to-back races in South America to kick off the season, the second of which was wrapped up yesterday in Barlioche, Argentina. It could go on record as…
Watch: How to have a 90’s mountain bike adventure
The Good Old Days, do you remember them? The days before suspension and disc brakes subsidised you skill levels. The days when there was just one wheel size. The days…
How to get in the zone to ride smoother and faster
The zone “The zone is a positive mental state that happens when we know a skillset so well that we don’t have to think about what we’re doing,” explains our…
Watch: We ride the SRAM XX1 Eagle 12 speed groupset
Key Points First ever 12 speed drivetrain in cycling Cassette offers a 500 per cent gear range Upgrade applied to XX1 and X01 groupsets 12 speed?! Yep , that’s right. With…
The best mountain biking April Fools day jokes
Depending on your point of view April Fools day can either be a light hearted break from the seriousness of everyday life or a groan-inducing parade of tired and obvious…
Watch Snoop Dogg narrate a mountain bike video
YouTube has a new feature that could change the way we watch mountain bike videos forever. This feature is called Snoopavision and it allows you to combine 360 degrees immersive…
Mountain bikers suffer twice as many injuries as road cyclists survey reveals
A study published in Wilderness and Environmental Medicine has revealed that mountain bikers suffer twice and many injuries as road cyclists. The study, entitled Cycling Injuries in Southwest Colorado A Comparison of…
Watch how Aaron Gwin became the fastest downhill rider in the world
It’s no secret that Aaron Gwin is quick. Last year alone he dominated the World Cup circuit by winning four World Cups including one without a chain! But how did…
Woman carrying only a selfie stick rescued off Ben Nevis during mountain bike tour
A woman had to be rescued off Ben Nevis wearing a t-shirt and shorts and carrying only a selfie stick in blizzard conditions on Saturday. Sarah Albone, 28, was on…
Marc Beaumont: ‘I couldn’t even watch the World Cups last year’
Marc Beaumont returns to World Cup racing this year as part of the Madison Saracen set up after a year’s hiatus and it appears it was a frustrating year out for the…
Watch: MBR reader takes on our Torridon route
One of the things we’re proudest of here at mbr is our extensive routes guide. Every month we endeavour to bring you the finest singletrack Britian has to offer and,…
Watch highlights from round one of the Enduro World Series
Like a phoenix from the ashes, the Enduro World Series reminded us just how good a race series it is as it launched for 2016 in Corral, Chile. It’s been…
A 540° corner!? Is ‘The Curliest’ mountain biking’s craziest feature?
From Whale Tails to Boner Logs, mountain biking has some pretty innovative features, but this could be the most impressive we’ve seen yet – introducing The Curliest. First opened in…
Mountain biking accidents on the rise after busy Easter weekend
Lake District mountain rescue teams have warned of an increasing number of mountain biking incidents as a result of more people taking to the trails. Last year they were called…
Is Hope producing a carbon mountain bike frame?
We’ve just spotted a very intriguing Instagram from Hope that suggests it could be moving into frame manufacturing. Hope posted the following Instagram with the caption “What do we have…