We all want to be better riders. Whether it’s railing corners faster, learning to jump, muscling up steep technical climbs, or simply reacting to terrain…
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Cycle to Work Scheme: how to get a tax-free mountain bike and save up to 42%
Cycle to Work scheme was introduced ten years ago. Here's how to get at least 32% off the price of your next mountain bike in
Fast and Fit – Greg Minnaar reveals the secrets to staying fast in his forties
Words: Jamie Darlow It can be frustrating to hear yourself utter the words ‘I used to be able to…’ and to tell anyone who will…
How to bunny hop a mountain bike
Learning how to bunny hop and quickly create lift will allow you to smooth out trails by using obstacles to your advantage, as well as…
Here’s how to brake better and go faster
Knowing when to brake can give you the control to go faster. We uncover the science behind braking. Here's how to brake better.
Structure your training week to go hard at the weekend
It’s easy to convince yourself that you don’t have time to train. But it’s often not entirely the case. Don’t believe me? Okay, stop reading…
How to get the most out of your visit to a bike park
Once the preserve of downhillers, now trail riders are filling the minibuses, drawn by the promise of a month's worth of descending in just one…
Ultimate guide to handlebar cockpit set-up
How you set up your handlebars, shifters, brake levers and grips can have a huge impact on how your mountain bike rides and feels, so…
How to set up mountain bike suspension: forks and rear shocks
Everything you need to know about how to set up your mountain bike suspension. We're covering both suspension forks and rear shocks in this guide.
Be a better rider: how to choose the best line
How to plan ahead on the trails and pick the savviest lines. Ride smarter.
We answer your most common electric mountain bike questions
E-bikes – they’re everywhere! And electric mountain bikes are a common sight on trails all over the planet; they’ve even got their own elite race…
Six ways to stay motivated to train when your willpower starts to fade
It won’t come as a surprise that even professional riders, who’s careers often depend on their race results, find it difficult to maintain the motivation…
Anatomy of an electric mountain bike
Bike anatomy can be jargon-riddled as it is, then you add electricity to the mix and it gets a whole lot more complicated. Drive units,…
5 ways to get fitter on your e-bike (without even trying)
Without getting lost in the weeds of complex training theory, all you really need to achieve a high degree of fitness for mountain biking is…
E-bike fitness training: increase your strength, handle your eMTB better
I’m not going to lie, dedicated e-bike training protocols are a lot like e-bike specific bike components…mostly hype. But if you’ve ridden an e-bike for…
Learn how to master the wheelie with Andy Barlow from Dirt School
The wheelie is one of the most iconic bike tricks, and while it’s obviously a lot of fun and always impressive, it’s also useful for…
Mountain biker with punctured lung rescued using What3Words location app
Police and the East Anglian Air Ambulance conducted a dramatic rescue of an injured mountain biker from Thetford Forest, using location app What3Words to pinpoint…
How to endo on a mountain bike
The endo doesn’t just look cool; it’s a next-level skill that has lots of applications. Use it to navigate tight turns and hairpins when descending,…
How to service your OneUp Dropper Post at home
OneUp Components, based in the mountain biking heaven of Squamish, BC, knows a thing or two about components, and they also know a thing or…
How to ride down steep descents on a mountain bike
Riding on steep and technical trails is always a combination of managing grip, body position, balance and confidence…all of which can seem in short supply…