Take a look at these images, you can see that with your feet level you’re creating a wider stance, which is much less likely to…
How To
How to find, download and use our mountain bike routes
Never fear, you can still get access to our routes. The previous link shortener po.st doesn’t work anymore, but you can still find all trails…
How to deal with those fiddly rubber internal cable ports
Here's how to re-fit rubber cable bungs on internally routed frames. Not glam, but really useful if you want to keep a quiet, clean and…
Winter mountain biking: everything you need to know
When the rain comes you're still going to want to be comfortable on your bike. Here's how to dress for wet weather riding.
Do you need to re-learn how to ride on a modern mountain bike?
To exploit today’s amazing mountain bikes, and adapt to seemingly ever more challenging terrain, new skills and techniques have to be developed.
Watch: how to stop disc brake noise
Video walk-through on how to stop disc brake noise. Why do so many of us put up with disc brakes that make a noise more…
Five ways to set-up a RockShox fork
Jon Cancellier, the man behind RockShox’s cutting-edge BlackBox race programme, reveals the secrets to an optimum RockShox fork setup.
Cycle to Work Scheme: how to get a tax-free mountain bike in 2020
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
Get fit for riding: squats
Squats are king of strength movements. Using the big muscle groups around the hips and legs as well as involving the core means crossover to…
Wheelies, back hops and cutties are fun but also improve your trailcraft
Wheelies, back hops and cutties are fun but will also improve your trailcraft, so stop being self-conscious and upgrade your skills by relearning how to…
The best way to wash your mountain bike
It's a dirty job but we've all gotta do it – here's the definitive guide. The best ways of getting the filth off efficiently, easily…
How to clean up after a ride without painting your car interior brown
If you ride when it’s muddy, some of that is going to get splattered all over your clothing and, if you’ve driven to the trails,…
Why do so many of us struggle when it gets steep and rough?
Time invested in perfecting your position and braking at the right time reaps dividends when the terrain gets rowdy.
Are your brake levers too far out? Take this test
The problem with brake levers is they’re designed around average sizes and come pre-set position. Tune in your reach to upgrade your control.
How to cure a hangover with a mountain bike ride
It’d be nice if we could start every ride feeling fresh, but hangovers happen. Here’s how to deal with them and how to get out…
What to take with you on a mountain bike ride
Two kit lists for what to take on a mountain bike ride: one for short rides and one for longer rides where you can't really…
What to look for in a winter hardtail
Learn why many riders swear by a winter hardtail, to cut down on maintenance time, keep you out on the trails and even build up…
You’ve been braking incorrectly all this time and now it’s time to sort it out
Braking is about so much more than just stopiing, or taking the fear out of speed. Use your brakes with skill and style and you'll…
How to shorten and optimise your disc brake hose routing
Video shows you how to shorten your hose. The step by step guide below shows you how to tune the banjo position on the brake…
How to respond to your friends’ winter excuses
What is it about mountain bikers that make them so infernally flakey? Here’s what to say when your friends try to squirm out of a…