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New Blur becomes the lightest Santa Cruz
After months of teasing, Santa Cruz has confirmed details and specifications, for its new Blur. One of the most celebrated model names in Santa Cruz…
Pole’s 190mm bike will happen
Finnish boutique bike brand, Pole, has posted a radical new prototype on Instagram. Company founder and chief industrial designer Leo Kokkonen, has shown his social…
Specialized Kenevo SL and the Black Mountains: Blending the best of old-school and new-school riding
The lightweight Kenevo SL weighs around 30 per cent less than the average e-bike but effectively doubles your power. We take it into the hills…
Recall for some Turbo Levo and Kenevos
Specialized has announced a voluntary recall for its first-generation Turbo Levo and Kenevo e-bikes. The issue is only estimated to affect fewer than 15% of…
YT’s rolls out new Decoy MX and Decoy 29 e-bikes with EP8
YT has just announced six new versions of its highly lauded e-bike; the Decoy (our E-Bike of the Year winner in the direct-sales category). Here’s…
Gravitas for gravity riders on a budget
After two years of testing, Halo has introduced a new value DH wheelset. The British brand used World Cup DH racers as R&D riders, integrating…
Rapha mountain bike apparel rolling on a trail near you soon
One of the most iconic apparel brands, is getting closer to revealing its first mountain bike range. In the realm of road and gravel riding,…
Aneela McKenna: tireless trailblazer for diversity and inclusion
We hit the trails with one of mountain biking’s most tireless campaigners for diversity and inclusion: Aneela McKenna.
E-bike specific coil from EXT
Italian boutique suspension brand, EXT, has added an e-bike specific shock to its product range. The marketing rationale is that e-bikes are heavier, and therefore…
Highlights from Mons Royale Women’s Progression Camp
The Future Ground team has already committed to a second Future Ground camp which will be announced in the coming weeks.
There IS something special about getting high
No, not like that. 'Trailfinder General' Benji Haworth talks about the risky art of mountain grooming and Take Someone Up A Mountain Day.
Seven reasons why hardtails still rule
Brilliant fun, simple to repair, cheap to run and with a character all of their own, hardtails are a great option for trail riding.
Video: Matt Walker sending Fort William
The UCI has confirmed that Leogang will host a limited number of spectators, but that is scant consolation for Fort William fans. By far the…
My best trail: as chosen by Evie Richards
Evie Richards is one of a host of exciting young UK riders, she’s also a Red Bull athlete, Trek XC rider, and already – at…
This weekend you need to pick up just one piece of rubbish
Head out onto your local trails, smell the spring air and enjoy the beauty. That’s all the inspiration you need to pick up just one…
Blackline trail threads from Nukeproof
If the idea of brand matching kit for that Giga or Mega bike appeals, Nukeproof has you covered with some new trail gear. The Blackline…
Canyon’s limited edition MVDP Lux
Tom Pidcock might have put him in the pain cave, but there is no doubting Mathieu van der Poel’s talent on a mountain bike. To…
5 routes near Sheffield, Glasgow, Birmingham, Bath and High Wycombe
The great escape. Turn your back on the city and you’ll find wild riding on your doorstep.
Evans Cycles celebrates 100 years on the high street
Centenary activities are planned for the rest of the year, starting this week with stores across the country being dressed to acknowledge the milestone.