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How to repair a ripped jacket (and extend the life of worn-out Five Tens)
A rip or tear needn't see your favourite jacket confined to the back of the wardrobe. And there are ways to extend the life of…
Best current deals on cheap electric mountain bikes
Looking for a decent electric mountain bike? Like a good deal? Here we have power assisted hardtails and full suspension e-bikes in the sales.
How to change your mountain bike’s geometry
You can change your bike's angles. Want to slacken your bike's head angle, steepen its seat angle, lower it, lengthen it? Here's how you can.
North-west Italy’s Piedmont region combines superb riding with stunning scenery
Italy’s Piedmont region is a mountain biking paradise is the perfect holiday destination for those looking for a wild ride, be it natural or man-made.…
It’s Local Bike Shop Day this Saturday
The Association of Cycle Traders and Dan Jones announce this year’s Local Bike Shop Day will take place on the 4th May 2019.
All new from-the-ground-up redesign of the Ibis Ripley 120mm 29er
The new 120mm travel Ibis Ripley 29er is an Ibis Ripmo inspired chassis shares similar stiffness and lower link design.
Don’t drop litter on the trails and if you see any, pick it up
Get involved at trashfreetrails.org but you don’t actually have to wait for an excuse to clear the trails, just make like this mbr reader and…
How to demo a bike at Canyon Pure Cycling Weekend May 11-12
Canyon have announced its first ever UK Pure Cycling Weekend which will take place over two days at the Forest of Dean on the 11th…
Five routes for next week’s Bank Holiday Monday
Winter's over and the mountains beckon - it's time to get wild again. Here are five great route suggestions from us to get you started.
Evil Berserker is designed for chairways to heaven and hellish descents
Evil Berserker based on Wreckoning LB and Insurgent LB enduro frames – pumping-up the spec to ensure it can suffer the harshest gravity abuse.
Maribor World Cup DH winning runs and results
Tahenne Seagrave and Loic Bruni were the winners at the opening round of the 2019 UCI World Cup Downhill series in Maribo, Slovenia.
Dirty Deals: Chris King stuff, Maxxis tyres, Giro lids and much more!
Good afternoon bargain hunters! Here by decree of dirt is this week's round-up of the best online mountain bike stlyee deals 'n' barginz.
Gee Atherton track preview of Maribor World Cup
The long wait is finally over and the Mercedes-Benz UCI Mountain Bike World Cup season is about to start with the Downhill World Cup in…
11 things to look out for during this UCI MTB World Cup DH series
There's more to World Cup DH than just who wins. There's bike tech, mind games, team politics, gossip and outrageous rumour and hype. Bring it…
Remembering Rachel Atherton winning at Maribor with a broken hand strapped to her bars
There has been one consistent thread throughout the past decade or so of downhill racing though: the domination of Rachel Atherton.
The best cheap mountain bikes in 2019
Find the best cheap mountain bikes for you. These are the bikes that will hook you into a new sport and a whole new way…
What to do if you encounter a fire on a ride
Moorland and woodland fires continue to be a threat in certain areas of the UK. Here's what to do if you come across a fire…
How to go bikepacking with your kids
Eight-year-old adventurer Jim sets off on a bikepacking adventure in the Hebrides, sleeping under the stars, cooking on open fires and riding singletrack.
Dirty Deals: Oakley, Endura, Lezyne and much more!
These Dirty Deals are either specific products that we’ve ridden and rated, or at the very least are brands we’re familiar with and rate highly.…