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Could you do Greg Callaghan’s mountain bike specific gym workout?
If you ride hard you get better at it and you'll get fitter. But for premium power it makes sense to get down to the…
Say hello to the Transition Carbon Smuggler
The new Transition Carbon Smuggler is the same modest travel but aggressively shaped 29er platform as before but is now made from black magic.
43-year-old Markus Stöckl rides his bike down steepest World Cup ski slope
Mad Max has been at fizzy red pop again and pointed his bike down the steepest course on the World Cup ski circuit, the legendary…
Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Hampshire trail centre guide
Queen Elizabeth Country Park blends nature and nurture as skilfully as any landscape gardener. Opened by the Queen, maintained by the Collective.
2018 Hopetech Women Rides dates and venues
After a well attended 2017 season, Hope is putting on another series of Hopetech Women female-only evening rides and events. Here's what they're all about.
Blind Date contestant stood-up after fellow contestant refuses to go mountain biking in Wales
A Blind Date contestant was stood-up by his fellow contestant who pulled out of attending the first date which was a day mountain biking in…
Arrivals: this week’s new stuff in for review
Yep, it’s your weekly sneak peak through the portcullis of castle MBR to drool at the exciting new products that have been catapulted over the…
Now Dan Atherton has built himself an indoor skatepark
What did you do this winter? Chances are you haven't spent it elbow deep in sheep poo and plywood building an indoor jump park. Dan…
14 types of mountain biker we all know
Mountain bikers come in all shapes, sizes and personalities. Here are 14 different types of mountain biker you're guaranteed to see out on a ride.
London’s Soho Bikes to shut up shop
One of the capital's few mountain bike specialist bike shops - Soho Bikes of Berwick Street - has announced it is to close on Friday…
New Halo Vortex is a 33mm internal width wheelset for £410
The Halo Vortex is an aluminium, tubeless and asymmetric wheel with a 33mm internal width (38mm outer, 20.75 depth) aimed at Wide Trail tyres.
Entries open for Swinduro women’s only enduro at Swinley Forest
The Swinduro women's enduro event returns for 2018 after a successful event last year. Same fun-focussed format designed for all skill levels.
Help save the legendary Winchester dirt jumps and trails
Winchester City Council plan to bulldoze some woodland to create parking spots for some coaches, woodland that contains a much revered riding spot.
New SRAM DUB crank system is compatible with ALL existing BB sizes and frames
Before you shake your head and scream at the sky at the prospect of another BB standard, SRAM DUB will fit anywhere existing GXP and…
All you need to know about the 2018 World Cup DH season
Everything you need to know about the 2018 UCI World Cup DH that starts in March. Dates, venues, telly info, favourites, predictions, speculation and gossip.
Iconic Raleigh Burner BMX to be released as a balance bike
Based on one of the most successful bikes in Raleigh’s entire history, the Raleigh Burner will live again as a kid’s balance bike >>> Strider…
New study confirms that cycling does not cause impotence
Are you sitting comfortably? A new study by The Journal of Urology has denounced earlier reports that claimed cycling-causes-impotence.
Hope knock £2k off HB160 price and refund existing owners the difference
Hope have adjusted the price of their flagship HB160 carbon enduro bike by £2,000 - and not only that, existing owners will get a refund.
Dirty Deals: Joysticks, waterproof stuff, knee pads and much more!
The second Monday at work after the new year is know as the most depressing days of the year - Blue Monday - but battle…