Well, it turns out we’ve been wrong about the whole wheel size debate all along. We started at 26 inch before moving to 29 and now the middling 650b but these…
James Smurthwaite
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This is how Loic Bruni won the World Championships
At the end of the 201 season Loic Bruni finally fulfilled his potential by winning the World Championships in Vallnord, Andorra. It was probably the most popular result possible with…
Guy Martin to miss Isle of Man TT for epic mountain bike race
Motorbike racer and TV personality Guy Martin has claimed he will miss next year’s Isle of Man TT race to compete in the Tour Divide mountain biking endurance event. The…
BMC Teamelite TE02 X01 (2015) review
Need to know Second-from-top XC race bike in the Teamelite range Carbon frame with BMC’s Big Wheel Concept 29er geometry Fox 32 Float fork with 100mm travel and remote CTD…
Would you dare to ride this fast at night?
Night riding is known for being terrifying. Sight is one of the most important senses on the bike so with your vision restricted to a small halo on the floor…
Josh Bryceland surfing a cow and our nine other favourite Tweets of the week
The clocks may have gone backwards but that hasn’t dampened the spirits of the mountain biking social media world. Here are the best Tweets and Instagrams from the past week…
Off-road ebikes could be banned due to removal of speed limitations by “irresponsible dealers”
The owner of Fli Distribution, the sales agent for KTM and DT Swiss, has warned that dealers who remove the speed limitations on ebikes could cause the death of the off-road ebike industry.…
Is the dropper stem the next big development in mountain bike technology?
Dropper seat posts have been one of the biggest advancements in mountain biking in the past few years and this kickstarter from Spain is hoping to bring about a similar revolution…
The six scariest Halloween mountain bike films
Halloween is just a rat's whisker away and what better way to spend the scariest night of the year than watching some bike videos while hiding from trick-or-treaters?
‘Ard Rock 2016 enduro festival entries go live
Entries have now opened for the 2016 ‘Ard Rock enduro on 5-7 August. It’s one of the most popular mountain biking events in the UK so you’ll probably have to…
Tracy Moseley’s top tips on how to pack for an enduro race
Enduro is a form of racing like no other in mountain biking. Sure, it effectively boils down to who is quickest down the hill, but if you can’t be…
Watch helmet camera footage from Darklight
When Darklight was revealed a week ago we were blown away by the superb lighting and incredible riding. Now you can get even closer to the action as TomTom has…
This rider nearly crashes into a herd of cows in a Bulgarian bike park
With their jumps, drops and technical sections, bike parks can throw some pretty dangerous obstacles in your path but this guy’s experience is udderly terrifying. Half way down a trail…
Watch the Cannondale-Garmin Tour de France team try mountain biking
Tour de France pros may seem like the total opposite of your average mountain biker – whereas we would instantly reach for a nice hunk of cake after a ride…
Fabien Barel and Yoann Barelli show you how to ride like the French
The French have always been a dominant force in mountain biking. Whether that be the technical downhill mastery of Nico Vouilloz and Anne Caroline Chausson, the cross-country domination of Julien…
The eight fastest families in mountain biking
If you read our skills articles you might think that becoming good at mountain biking requires dedication, good technique and a lot of practice. However if this list is anything…
Watch this guy unicycle down an Austrian Bike Park trail
Bike park trails can be a real challenge for any rider. Sure, they may be smooth and man-made, but that just means you go faster which can lead to some…
Red Bull releases new mountain biking mobile phone game – Bike Unchained
Are you so addicted to mountain biking you need to get your fix on the bus, in bed at night or even on the loo? Well then Red Bull may…
Tweets of the Week: Back to the Future, Rachel Atherton and Darren Berrecloth
After the dramatic finale of the Red Bull Rampage, the off-season is truly upon us. We’re not complaining though as it simply means that our favourite riders have more time…
Show us your scars: Rachel Atherton
With her three World Championships and 26 World Cup wins, Rachel Atherton is not only Britain’s most successful ever downhill racer but also a legend of mountain biking as a sport.…