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Mini workouts for maximum mountain biking gains
What is a micro workout? It is any workout that you can fit into your daily routine in the time it takes to make a…
Wandering bite point Shimano brakes: the cause and the cure
Yes, a bleed really is the cure BUT not just any old bleed will do. You need to know what causes the wandering before you…
Give classic bodyweight exercises a twist to maximise MTB-specific strength
Riding isn’t just about moving front to back, like most exercises in the gym – think squats and deadlifts. And while squats and deadlifts should…
The five most frequently asked questions to a MTB skills coach
What are the most frequently asked questions on a skills day? We asked Dirt School’s Andy Barlow.
5 mistakes new riders make (and how to avoid them)
Everyone remembers a disaster ride. Even if it was something of a disaster it was no doubt a memorable one. Here are some classic MTB…
How to keep it fun when mountain biking with kids
How to keep it fun when biking with kids. From keeping them involved through to bare faced chocolate bribery, here's some useful pedalling parenting.
How to workout heart rate zones and use fitness trackers for mountain biking
How to harness the power of fitness trackers and other heart rate monitor gadgets to turbo boost your performance on the trails.
Tech feature: taking a deep dive into mountain bike geometry
A bike's angles and dimensions are the key to the way it rides; understanding how they interact will help you choose the right machine and…
How to carry your kit without a backpack
A backpack is heavy, gets in the way and often means you’ll get a sweaty back. On a short, two-hour ride do you really need…
How to change your mountain bike’s geometry
We've shown how your bike’s geometry influences things, now we look at how you can manipulate components and settings to improve your shape on the…
Mountain bike geometry explained
From top tube length to bottom bracket height, mountain bike geometry can reveal plenty about how a bike will ride and whether or not it…
Why you need to look beyond the geometry charts
To wrap up our series on geometry, we're going to explain why you shouldn’t rely on the manufacturers to get it right, and how to…
Yes training sucks but the overall gain is worth it
Why train? You’ll ride faster, for longer, and have more fun, we guarantee it... and it starts with as little as two hours a week…
How to get down steep stuff
Don’t be intimidated by steep trails; learn the skills to handle even the gnarliest of tracks with control and confidence.
Get fit for mountain biking: five key movements to know
This workout is a combination of five movements, which serve to enhance your riding ability and get you into an overall better condition.
12 ways to get faster on your mountain bike
Keeping it low-key by selecting the right line and timing your attack will boost your control and leave the showboaters for dead.
How to keep riding whatever the weather with Zwift indoor mountain biking
Keep the wheels turning and emerge fitter and faster from the lockdown. If you want to try it out Zwift mountain biking, read this guide.
Get fit for mountain biking: strengthening lower body
The tried and tested principals of training remain the same wherever you are. Strength is built with resistance and resistance can come in many forms;…
Get fit for mountain biking: deadlifts
Want to be a stronger, faster rider? Start deadlifting. Pedal harder for longer, hold a more solid riding position and take bigger impacts buckling.