It’s official, mountain biking looks like it really is great for our wellbeing, after the sport was used as therapy for NHS patients suffering mental health concerns.
Jamie Darlow
Front Section Editor
Welsh government funding brings new blue trails to north Wales
Welsh government funding is bringing new blue trails to an area of the country that is typically dominated by the hard stuff and black routes.
Does body armour really keep you safe?
How much armour should you wear? Will wearing it really reduce the frequency or severity of injuries, or needlessly hamper your movements?
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Here's what we're excited about this month. Tacky shoes, courier-inspired shorts, waterless cleaners, carbon lids, patella protectors, foot pumps and more.
Oli Carter on juggling life as an enduro racer, product developer and carpenter
Oli Carter on juggling life as an enduro racer, product developer and carpenter with a young family and a mortgage.
GT Aggressor Sport review
With an excellent four sizes in the range the GT Aggressor Sport should suit pretty much every rider’s size, lanky old me included.
Norco Storm 4 review
The Norco Storm 4 is our only 29er on test and as such it gets off to a good start, rolling over rough ground more easily than the 27.5in wheel
Carrera Vulcan review
Carrera Vulcan has some of the best components and spec on test, and it’s clear this is where Carrera has spent its money, creating a good entry level bike.
Saracen Tufftrax review
The Saracen Tufftrax is a fun bike to ride, the frame is just big enough to accommodate my frame and there’s something playful and poppy about it.
Giant ATX 2 review
The Giant ATX 2 feels lightweight, comfortable and quiet on the descents, despite the poor fork, which we’ll get to in a minute.
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Here’s what we’re excited about most this month. Wavey lids, womens pants, tri-some hoops, floaty grips and much else besides.
Three ways to have a cheap UK mountain bike holiday
Here are three options that allow you to pitch up within metres of the trails for a fraction of the cost of an Alpine chalet.
Osprey Rolling Transporter 90 review
Osprey Rolling Transporter 90 is a duffel bag with wheels on. Osprey have created a big bag with minimal weight that can still stand up to baggage handlers.
Five facts that every e-biker needs to know
Five things you never knew about riding with an e-bike: how temperature, group rides, power modes, different terrain and varied effort really effect your riding.
Leatt DBX 4.0 V19.1 helmet review
Leatt DBX 4.0 joins the lightweight full face club, a helmet for enduro racing or bike park days, packed with big vents, comfy padding and other features.
Whyte 203 hardtail aims to bring on the next generation of pinners
Whyte 203 is a 20in kids bike with custom spec for short arms and legs, high quality alloy frame and tyres that don’t weight a ton, all for under £500.
First ride on the £9k Pivot Shuttle Team 20kg 29er e-bike
Can the Pivot Shuttle match the Specialized Turbo Levo on performance? And what does spending a staggering £10k on a bike get you?
Will mountain bikers actually get Scottish-style trail access in Wales?
Mountain bikers could be riding on footpaths and open access (CROW) land in Wales as the government said it is now working towards changing access rights.
Is the £11,800 Pivot Mach 4 SL the most expensive off-the-peg mountain bike yet?
The new Pivot Mach 4 SL is a no-compromise XC race bike that is lighter than Nino Schurter's Scott Spark RC 900 SL... with an eye-watering price tag.
Fabien Barel imagines the bikes of the future
Fabien Barel gets out his crystal ball to divine mountain biking's direction of travel. Plus new ways of riding today, and the development of the Canyon Strive.