Latest news
“Appalling” and “unfathomable” – Coed y Brenin visitor centre closed until April 2026, with local community groups and the UK MTB Trail Alliance accusing NRW of unnecessary delays
“Project Fahrenheit” 32in wheel BMC prototype spotted at Andorra, it wasn’t racing but here’s what we know so far
The plague of electric motorbikes on our trails: from trail damage to knife threats, the future of mountain biking in the UK could be in jeopardy
The Exposure Six Pack light is one of the best mountain bike lights we’ve ever tested, but also one of the most costly – right now, it’s got £101 off at Balfe’s
UPDATED: YT Germany enters self administration, but bikes are still for sale globally, including the UK and US
British Cycling and Forestry England join forces to extend riding access in the nation’s forests
Latest reviews
“The lightest, most breathable trousers I’ve tested” – Patagonia’s Dirt Craft Pants are my pick for summer riding
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I’ve tested all Whyte’s e-bikes, and the new Kado offers the best blend of power, performance and range… I still find the scintillating E-Lyte more fun to ride though
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Endura’s latest MT500 waterproof jacket is lighter and easier to move in than the original, but the latest regulations mean it’s just not as good at shedding water
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The Propain Sresh SL may not sparkle and fizz, and the TQ motor is no match for the grunt of the DJI, but I still loved every second aboard this stealthy e-bike
Fox’s inverted Podium fork is heavy, expensive, and a faff to live with, but it’s the best enduro fork I’ve ridden
Silt’s Enduro wheels offer just about the best price to performance ratio of any hoops I’ve tested, at £380 there’s no need to pay more
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