It’s Bonfire Night so we’ve hand-picked nine of the most explosive tweets and Instagrams from the past seven days in the world of mountain biking social media.…
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Man injured by barbed wire strung across Guisborough forest trail
A man has been left with a cut on his eyelid after barbed wire was strung across a trail at Guisborough forest. Trevor Young posted…
39 ways to win friends while mountain biking
Live by these rules it won't be long before you're a shining light in the mountain biking community and everybody on the trail will want…
Guy Martin to miss Isle of Man TT for epic mountain bike race
Motorbike racer and TV personality Guy Martin has claimed he will miss next year’s Isle of Man TT race to compete in the Tour Divide…
Five foods you should never eat before a ride
Keep your energy levels high and your gut in good order by avoiding these five ride-wreckers. Steer clear of this naff nutrition.
Josh Bryceland surfing a cow and our nine other favourite Tweets of the week
The clocks may have gone backwards but that hasn’t dampened the spirits of the mountain biking social media world. Here are the best Tweets and…
Off-road ebikes could be banned due to removal of speed limitations by “irresponsible dealers”
The owner of Fli Distribution, the sales agent for KTM and DT Swiss, has warned that dealers who remove the speed limitations on ebikes could cause the death…
The six scariest Halloween mountain bike films
Halloween is just a rat's whisker away and what better way to spend the scariest night of the year than watching some bike videos while…
Tracy Moseley’s top tips on how to pack for an enduro race
Enduro is a form of racing like no other in mountain biking. Sure, it effectively boils down to who is quickest down the hill,…
The dirt jumping skills that will improve your trail riding
Dirt jumping may seem like a different world to trail riding but we’ve tracked down the skills we think will boost your day-to-day riding. Make…
The eight fastest families in mountain biking
If you read our skills articles you might think that becoming good at mountain biking requires dedication, good technique and a lot of practice. However…
Four classic bikes that have gone fat for 2016
Whether you like them or not, it looks like Plus size wheels are here to stay. These companies certainly believe so as they have fitted…
Tweets of the Week: Back to the Future, Rachel Atherton and Darren Berrecloth
After the dramatic finale of the Red Bull Rampage, the off-season is truly upon us. We’re not complaining though as it simply means that our…
Canyon apologises for shipping delays
Canyon has issued an apology on social media to its customers that are experiencing delays in receiving bikes. Canyon blames “recent changes in [its] production and…
Fundraising page set up for injured Rampage mountain biker
A recovery fund has been set up for a rider who suffered a crash in his finals run at the Red Bull Rampage. Paul Basagotia…
Petition to build new trail centre in Leeds reaches 1,000 signatures
A petition to build a new trail centre in Leeds has reached 1,000 signatures. The petition, organised by a local bike shop, calls on Leeds…
Cam Zink attacks Red Bull Rampage in social media rant
Cam Zink has taken to social media to attack Red Bull Rampage after visiting fellow rider Paul Basagotia in hospital. Zink used the hashtag #fuckrampage…
The complete dictionary of mountain bike slang
Use our mountain biking slang dictionary to ensure you have your dope chat dialled before you attempt to shred the gnar. YEEW!
Antoine Bizet backflips the canyon gap in Red Bull Rampage qualifying (VIDEO)
A little something to wet your appetite for tonight's Red Bull Rampage
Swinley Forest’s Jump Gulley to be shut following safety concerns
The Jump Gulley, or Sandy Cutting, at the Swinley Forest trail centre is due to be shut with immediate effect. The decision came from the…