Brilliant fun, simple to repair, cheap to run and with a character all of their own, hardtails are a great option for trail riding.
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Malverns Classic cancelled
This weekend's Malverns Classic is cancelled. This week's ceaseless rainfall has made safety a real issue, particularly regarding getting out on Sunday.
11 foolproof ideas for Father’s Day that cost under £20
Speaking as a mountain biking Dad, I can personally attest that the main thing I like to get given is tools. A Dad can never…
Jason McRoy and Dafydd Davis nominated for Mountain Bike Hall Of Fame
It's nomination time for the Mountain Bike Hall Of Fame and JMC and Dafydd Davis have made the shortlist. Alongside other legends.
Bikes are powerful tools in recovering from trauma
"Sometimes it’s hard to sit in a room and have somebody staring at you, waiting for you to say something. Riding alongside next to somebody,…
Government removes £1,000 limit on Cycle To Work scheme
Twenty years after its inception, the government have announced updated Cycle to Work Scheme guidance removing the £1,000 price cap.
Dirty Deals: Bell helmets, Five Ten Freeriders, 661 pads 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.…
Ard Rock is on the telly tonight
Episode three of the The Yorkshire Dales and the Lakes TV programme features organiser Joe Rafferty, local rider Katy Sunter Thorpe and Farmer Bailey.
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Here’s what we’re excited about most this month. Wavey lids, womens pants, tri-some hoops, floaty grips and much else besides.
Best mountain bike wheels in 2019
Getting the best mountain bike wheels can totally transform your ride. Upgrading your bike's existing wheelset will add speed and improve the feel.
Three ways to have a cheap UK mountain bike holiday
Here are three options that allow you to pitch up within metres of the trails for a fraction of the cost of an Alpine chalet.
Best mountain bike saddles in 2019
Are you sitting comfortably? We’ve assembled all of the best mountain bike saddles and ridden the backside out of our shorts to test their performance.…
Best mountain bike shoes in 2019
Here’s our pick of the best mountain bike shoes. Whether you ride flat pedals or clipless, you need a good shoe to deliver power through…
New 9km trail for Bwlch Nant yr Arian
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has started work to build a new 9km mountain bike trail at Bwlch Nant yr Arian, near Aberystwyth.
Common mistakes road cyclists make when switching to mountain bikes
Ex-pro road rider James McCallum learns to take the rough with the smooth by controlling his body position.
Save Cut Gate appeal has reached its £74,000 target
After nearly two years of appeal the £74,000 total for Cut Gate has been reached – a huge success for mountain bike advocacy and cross-group
First look at the Giant Trance E+3
The latest Giant Trance E+3 Pro electric mountain bike is the powered version of Giant’s all-dancing, quiver-killing trail slayer.
New Brandon Semenuk edit: Parallel feat. Ryan Howard
Brandon Semenuk and filmmaker Rupert Walker have joined forces again and Parallel is their first proper edit for 2019. It's been worth the wait.
Watch Danny MacAskill getting creative on his enduro bike
Danny MacAskill has added a new video to his new YouTube channel. Ostensibly to promote his colab with Adidas, it's three and half minutes of…
E-bike motors: Shimano v Bosch v Fazua v Panasonic v Giant v Brose
It may sound obvious but until you've ridden an e-bike you may not appreciate how e-bike motors vary and what it means for your riding…