Nic Vouilloz has said he will race, “anything with an ebike” next year as he winds down from his Enduro World Series duties. Vouilloz is widely…
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How to save over 1kg by putting your clothing on a diet
Shorts, shoes and helmets can all be slimmed down with dramatic results, and the lighter stuff isn’t necessarily more expensive.
How to ensure a petrol station stop doesn’t ruin your ride
The petrol station snack stop is a necessary evil on the way to your favourite trail – here’s our guide to forecourt fuelling 1. Walk…
How to carry all your kit without using a backpack
In the highest echelons of enduro racing the backpack is now frowned upon. What was once a trail staple has become shunned as riders prefer the…
Goggle tear offs banned from the British Downhill Series
Riders at the British Downhill Series will no longer be allowed to use tear offs on their goggles. Tear offs are thin plastic strips that…
New Canyon Beyond Limits app allows you to make infographics of your best rides
Canyon has released a new app call Beyond Limits that allows you to make infographics of your rides. The Canyon Beyond Limits app connects with…
The 7 most inappropriate things to have ever been ridden on mountain bike trails
Mountain bike trails are perfect for mountain bikes, nice sized jumps, plenty of opportunity to keep your flow and no other trail users… well normally.…
Watch Rocketman and Straightline’s battle on the trails of Sheffield
Those of you with longer memories may recall the mountain biking superhero Rocketman who spent his time saving damsels in distress on the trails of Sheffield. Well,…
Red Bull World Cup live feeds reach 1 million viewers for the first time in 2015
Red Bull’s World Cup coverage viewership grew by 45 per cent this year to reach more than 1 million people for the first time. This…
World’s highest mountain bike race goes ahead despite Nepal earthquake
The 2015 Yak Attack was won by Ajay Pandit Dixit after 60 per cent of competitors pulled out following the Nepal earthquake earlier this year. The…
How to stay clean on a ride
You finish a ride spattered with crud while your friends look like they’ve just won the Daz Doorstep Challenge… not fair! Keeping clean on a…
Seven of Britain’s best bike park trails
Bike Parks are great. They provide a barrel load of thrills and you get driven to the top. Here are Britain's best bike park trails.
Tweets of the Week: Troy Brosnan, silly signs and more
This week the first big transfer news of the off-season broke as the Athertons announced their move to Trek and we’re salivating for more. That’s…
Julien Absalon to retire after Rio 2016 Olympics
Julien Absalon, the two-time Olympic champion, will retire after the Rio 2016 cross country event. Absalon, who is considered one of the greatest ever cross…
Athertons sign with Trek Factory Racing for 2016
After weeks of speculation the rumours have been confirmed and the Athertons have signed with Trek Factory Racing. Gee, Rachel, Dan and Taylor Vernon will…
First look: 2016 Nukeproof Mega
Need to Know Nukeproof introduce the third generation Mega Two wheel size options: 27.5in and 29in Alloy frame construction with new four-bar suspension design, where…
The 7 greatest moments of GT and the Athertons
As the Athertons part ways with GT it marks the end of one of the dominant forces in recent mountain biking history. In four short…
This study claims that tyre pressure makes no real difference to rolling resistance
Pumping up your tyres harder will make you roll faster over the trail, right? Dead wrong. The most significant factor in rolling resistance — by…
The five steps to becoming a complete mountain biker
Sure, we all ride our bikes but what can we do to get the full range of experiences mountain biking can offer? Try these for…
British Downhill Series to race at Revolution Bike Park in 2016
The British Downhill Series will race at Revolution Bike Park for the first time in 2016. Revolution Bike park is a 100 acre site based…