For the uninitiated – that was me at the start of this journey – a mountain bike marathon race is simply a long-distance off-road race.…
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Mountain bikes are more expensive than ever, but if you’re buying your first MTB, I reckon you’ve never had it so good
Bikes are really bloomin’ expensive now: Google knows it, your local bike shop knows it, and your significant other knows it too when you come…
I love enduro racing, but competing with a mate at Enduro2 in the alps made for double the fun!
There aren’t many mountain bike events around where you can clock up over 15,000m of timed vertical descending in a three-day weekend and make it…
Clips vs Flats: Which type of pedals/shoes are right for you?
Deciding on whether to make the jump to clipless pedals (assuming you’ve started on flats, like most of us did) is an age-old mountain biking…
The best bikes of Ard Rock: from Joe Barnes’ custom Hope HB.916 to a 1996 GT LTS that’s still shredding 28 years later
Ard Rock is the UK’s largest mountain bike festival, it draws an international crowd for its mix of enduro racing, party atmosphere and bike expo.…
Olympic hopeful Evie Richards: “I went on a ride and I couldn’t cross the road, I just started crying”
This Sunday Evie Richards will compete for a gold medal at the Olympics, a prize she tells me has been in her dreams her entire…
Power the trails with the Cube AMS Hybrid One44 lightweight eMTB
Lightweight electric mountain bikes are all the rage at the minute. And what’s not to love? They bridge the gap between acoustic and full-fat eMTBs,…
Is it worth spending an extra £2k on a better e-bike? We compare two of the latest lightweight e-bikes from Canyon
The new breed of lightweight e-bikes are causing quite a stir at the moment, with motors like the Bosch SX bringing ample power and range…
Should you buy a lightweight e-bike with a mid-power motor?
E-bikes come with a whole spectrum of different power outputs, from 35Nm right up to 108Nm of torque, and weigh anything from 15kg to 25kg…
Are we all being ripped off by mountain bike brands?
Are we all being ripped off? Do mountain bikes cost too much money? Are big brands creaming high profits off the top? Or is this…
How different mountain bikers could benefit from Assioma PRO MX power pedals
It’s easy to lump all mountain bikers into one category, but the reality is that mountain biking is unique. There is no ‘one-type’ of mountain…
Boost your training with the most complete indoor cycling simulater: BKOOL
Us mountain bikers might not give much thought to indoor training. But we should, if we want to see improvements on the bike. That big…
Want to protect your frame from the elements without breaking the bank? invisiFRAME’s got you covered
Taking your bike out on the trails is why you bought it, right? But that love isn’t necessarily reciprocated by the great outdoors. It goes…
I dream of owning a Lamborghini or a Porsche, but I’d never buy one of their mountain bikes!
Headlines were made and riders around the world were shocked recently when Mclaren launched its eccentric Extreme 600 e-bike, but the Woking supercar brand and…
The real reason skinsuits were banned in DH racing, new YT Tues ridden, and more, in the MBR Show
In the last couple of weeks, we’ve seen news that Britain’s biggest and most popular bike park is set to double in size, the first…
Loads of new e-bikes look like a Specialized, but there’s a very good reason for this…
Have you noticed how so many of the best ‘lightweight’ e-bikes look really similar? From the Whyte E-Lyte to the Specialized Turbo Levo SL, Cube…
Why the Favero Assioma PRO MX power meter pedals should be your next training investment
Until pretty recently, training or riding with power has been something reserved for elite racers, or for indoor training alongside the rise in popularity of…
How many of these 12 hidden features on your bike do you know about?
If you’ve just bought a new mountain bike, there’s a lot to learn, and not all of it is obvious. Even if you’ve been riding…
Which is the best lightweight eMTB motor for range, acceleration, and climbing ability?
Lightweight electric mountain bikes are the next big thing, with new motors hitting the market to help brands achieve minimal weight without too much loss…
13 sneaky tricks you need to know when buying a lightweight e-bike
It stands to reason that even the best e-bikes are going to be heavier than the best analogue bikes for the simple reason that they…