He said, “get off the bike or I will knife you.” Being a mtb rider, I said to him, “you better make the first one count”, and with that we…
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Great Christmas presents for mountain bikers
Looking to treat the trail addict in your life this Christmas? We’ve got a host of gadgets and accessories that are too tempting to entrust to Santa.
We’re hiring! Vacancy: Digital Editor, Mountain Bike Rider
The deputy digital editor reports to the Editor and is accountable for overseeing Mountain Bike Rider, mbr.co.uk, ensuring content is competitive and prioritised according to business value and strategic goals.…
Fort William Nevis Range now has the UK’s longest blue downhill
Blue Doon has been built by the Nevis Range trail team over the last couple of years, with spanners thrown into and removed from the works at various points by…
Enduro Women’s MT500 Animo LTD jersey review
The Enduro Women's MT500 Animo is a lightweight Enduro/DH women’s jersey as worn by Rachael Atherton – there’s also a men’s version worn by Gee and Dan.
How to climb up (almost) anything on an ebike
E-bike climbing skills. Power on tap and extra weight demand a different approach to get the best out of your e-bike, especially on steep climbs and steps.
“By the time I was four, I was racing!” – interview with Paula Zibasa
Paula Zibasa, spent her childhood BMX racing in Latvia, where she is originally from until a move to Innsbruck converted her to mountain biking and she has never looked back.…
E-bike skills: wield your e-bike like precision tool instead of blunt instrument
Learn how to increase control and power on your e-bike, with one of the world's best trials rider as your coach - Chris Akrigg.
Menstrual cycle doesn’t have to put a stop to your riding
The effects are not necessarily negative, and by understanding them you might gain a better understanding of how to adjust your rides accordingly.
Fundamentals of suspension set-up
Setting up your suspension needn’t be a scary process, says World Cup mechanic Jules McLean.
Get the most from riding with your kids
Make outings with your offspring fun for the whole family.
Scott Contessa Strike eRide 910 e-bike review
Scott Contessa Strike eRide 910 is one of two Contessa e-bikes that share the same frame with Scott's unisex models, with sizes limited to S, M and L.
Liv Intrigue X E+ 1 e-bike review
Liv, the women's division at Giant, offers a comprehensive range of women's bikes including three Liv Intrigue X E+ e-bikes, named simply the 1, 2 and 3.
Katy Winton’s Ultimate Bike Stable
Katy Winton picks her ultimate bike stable: a Nukeproof Giga, a Honda RN-01 and a Homemade Special.
Women’s mountain bike skills 101
New riders or seasoned veterans alike should brush up on their basics, here’s how to get started with coach Katy Curd.
Juliana Wilder brings a feminine touch to down-country
The new Juliana Wilder which promises to deliver both confidence on the descents and a flagrant disregard for gravity on the climbs.
The science that goes into developing Specialized’s women’s kit
Specialized spends as much time researching what kit each rider needs and how to give them the comfort and performance they deserve as they do making rad bikes.
mbr Women’s Mountain Biking Week kicks off on Monday
Our first ever Women's Mountain Biking Week begins next week. From Monday July 5th we'll be focusing on everything mountain biking from a female perspective.
“I have three e-bikes because two spend so much time in bike shop under warranty”
"The reason I have three e-bikes is that two of them have spent more time in the bike shop under warranty so I bought another one to use in the…
Scott Trail Vertic Women’s Short review
Review by Alice Burwell Scott’s new Trail Vertic short comes in four colours and thankfully none of them are pink or purple. It also comes with a padded inner short.…