Helmet brand Bluegrass have really gone to town and released a cool preview video for every stage of this weekend's final round of the Enduro…
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Guildford Gravel Grinder on Saturday 3rd December
A flowing Adventure Cross course that mixes hard pack bridleways, quiet roads and farm tracks exploring the stunning Surrey Hills. Ideal for mountain bikes or…
Dirty Deals: helmets, jackets, shorts, shoes, hardtails and much more
This week’s Dirty Deals has something of an accidental-but-handy theme and layout. We’ve got deals from your head right down to your toes – and…
Vitus go carbon and are gunning for YT
Vitus launched their 2017 range at this year's Cycle Show and amidst a huge range of bikes, two models stood out for us. The carbon…
Best deals on autumn mountain bike kit available right now
We've assembled an autumnal themed collection of recommended clothing for yourself and great hardware for your bike.
The story behind THAT Nino Schurter photo
This is one of the most iconic images of mountain bike racing in recent years. Nino whipping it out for the crowds in Val di…
Peaty for PM
And as the UK searches for a new political leader amid the biggest upheaval it has witnessed for decades, I have decided to start a…
Bernard Kerr’s Hardline winning run POV video
Man of the moment Bernard Kerr posted the fastest time down the Red Bull Hardline track last weekend. Here's how it looked from his point…
It’s official: 29ers are faster than 26in bikes
A special XC course was laid out in the shadow of Mt Toblerone (no, really). Half was designed to favour a 29er, the other half…
The new 2017 Commençal META TR V4.2
The Commencal Meta TR V4.2 is a 130mm travel trail bike that runs with a 130-140mm fork up front. It's a smidge slacker than the…
Six talking points from Red Bull Hardline
The third edition of the Red Bull Hardline went down at the weekend in North Wales. The self-described “world’s toughest downhill race” was won by Bernard…
Dirty Deals: Lights, lights and more lights
Bargain hunting time! Here are six great lights at amazing prices to bung in your basket.
Best 160mm suspension forks
Eight of the best big-hitting 160mm suspension forks tested, including the RockShox Lyrik, Fox 36, Bos Deville, Suntour Durolux and Manitou Mattoc Pro.
“I don’t need an Olympic medal” says Rachel Atherton
She no longer "needs the validation of an Olympic medal" after completing her perfect 2016 season. There is also talk of Atherton having a crack…
Mountain Weather Information Service saved!
In July 2016 SportScotland informed the Mountain Weather Information Service (MWIS) that it would be removing funding as of 31st December 2016. UPDATE: funding secured…
Watch the only two mountain bike films nominated for a GoPro Award
The GoPro Awards were announced at the end of last year. Now the finalists have been revealed. There's a couple of mountain bike vids in…
PAUL’s purple parts are back
Legendary back-in-the-day anodising CNC-heads PAUL Components have returned with some purple bits.
At 147mph Denise Mueller is the fastest woman on a bike… ever
On Saturday September 10 2016 Denise Mueller pedalled a bike at 147mph at Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah to become world record holder.
New invention analyses your braking bad habits
The Brake Power Meter shows you how hard you're braking. It also shows you how long you have the brakes engaged (either dragging or full-on).
Pro bike check: Tracy Moseley’s Trek Slash 29
In fact, this isn’t just any old off-the-peg Slash; it’s Tracy’s personal bike, painted in team colours and kitted out with Shimano XTR Di2 drivetrain,…