China is getting into enduro. Earlier this month mountain biking Brit David Clark took part in China’s first ever enduro race – the 2016 Jiulong Mountain Enduro. On a borrowed bike…
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How to find traction on technical trails
When you look at a technical trail, it’s often easy to become overwhelmed by the features and obstacles in your path. Your eyes are drawn straight to all the things…
Top five bikes from the Bespoked Bike Show
This weekend saw Bristol play host to the Bespoked Bike Show for the sixth year running. We went to take a look.
The UK’s ultimate mtb road trip destination?
Three national bike parks and three regional trail centres combining to boast over 150km of expertly sculpted XC and DH trails, all within 90 mins drive of each other… could…
Hope Technology unveil new concept HB.211 carbon bike
Component manufacturer Hope Technology have built a concept carbon fibre bike for co-founder Simon Sharp's Trans Provence 2016 run - and it looks amazing
Shimano SLX M7000: Shimano’s 11-speed for the masses
Shimano SLX M7000 brings 11-speed shifting and high-performance disc braking to a more affordable level. Will the new SLX be as well-received as its first incarnation was back-in-the-day? The new SLX…
Shimano XT goes electric with wireless Di2
Two years after unveiling XTR Di2, the Japanese giant has today released details of XT Di2. Electrical cables instead of wire ones. No more mis-shifts. Buzzing. Words by Benjamin Haworth
Six reasons mountain biking in Wales is amazing
While none of us here in the mbr office are actually Welsh, we still think Wales is a mountain bike mecca worth celebrating. Popty ping and all that innit.
5 reasons mountain bikers need trees
Don’t curse their roots next time you’re out riding — mountain bikers need trees like fish need water. Here are five reasons why.
BLACK RIDE-DAY: Britain’s best black trails
Britain's best black trails: Finding a true classic black trail can be hard. It must be long technical and still fun. Here are the very best.
39 ways to win friends while mountain biking
Live by these rules it won't be long before you're a shining light in the mountain biking community and everybody on the trail will want to be your friend.
Five foods you should never eat before a ride
Keep your energy levels high and your gut in good order by avoiding these five ride-wreckers. Steer clear of this naff nutrition.
How to ride technical climbs
Nobody likes walking up hills. Not only do you miss out on the satisfaction of making it to the top of a climb, but you also have to endure a…
Home to Roost in Sheffield with Craig Evans
Featuring 2017 Red Bull Hardline winner Craig Evans riding local trails in Sheffield that nurtured Steve Peat, so they’re guaranteed to be good!
Skedaddle launches Sandstone Way holiday package
The Sandstone Way is a something new — the UK’s first signposted long-distance mountain-bike specific route. Deep in Northumberland, it describes 120 miles of largely off-road riding between Berwick-upon-Tweed and…
Garmin announces two new action cams
Garmin's two new action cams, the VIRB X and the VIRB XE, have put it in direct competition with GoPro, but how will they stack up?
Fox reveals new Float shock and 34 fork
And, digging a little deeper, CTD dies a quiet death to be replaced by new damping settings
March’s top product picks
What we're excited about this month, including RockShox's revised Reba RL, 7Mesh jacket, Azonic pedals and Hope seat clamp
Castlewellan, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's Castlewellan offers mountain bike trails from green to red, with black sections to really test yourself.
Glentress, Scotland
The jewel in the crown of Scotland's 7Stanes MTB trail project, Glentress is arguably the most populat trail centre in the UK