Touted as the original pairs format enduro race, the Enduro2 event is back in Switzerland in 2025. Our very own Mick Kirkman joined in the event in Meribel this year…
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Best mountain bike stems: improve your fit and steering
The best mountain bike stems are an important factor when it comes to the control of your mountain bike, but which one should you choose?
The Forest of Dean’s Dean Trail Volunteers awarded the highest accolade for volunteer groups in the UK
The Dean Trail Volunteers (DTV), a team of 147 volunteers based at the Forest of Dean, have been given The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. The award was given in…
The latest Calibre Bossnut is the best bargain full-sus I’ve ever ridden, but it’s now crazy value for money at under £1000 in this Black Friday MTB deal
The original Calibre Bossnut was a brilliant example of how to put together a capable and fun-to-ride MTB at an obtainable price tag. The 2025 version has recently dropped and…
The heavy metal Orange Phase Evo LE totally rocked on enduro trails thanks to its great suspension and dialled geometry
At this price point, most SL e-bikes use carbon fibre frames to save weight, or at least that’s what the marketing gurus tell us. Not at Orange, though. In fact,…
Coed y Brenin cafe will close on March 31 2025, with NRW accused of dragging its heels on finding a new lease
Coed y Brenin and Bwlch Nant yr Arian will close their cafes as soon as April 2025, with the last bacon butty served up to hungry mountain bikers on March…
Best mountain bike knee pads: protect your patellas people!
Seven of very, very best mountain bike knee pads. Hard or soft? Pull-on or wrap-on? Which brands make the best? Here's all you need to know.
Best mountain bike mudguards: keep your eyes clear of mud and spray
Here are the very best mountain bike mudguards. If you want to ride fast along wet trails you'll need a front mudguard to keep your vision clear.
Atherton’s first “super durable” alloy trail bike gets 150mm travel, costs £4,500 and is bonded not welded together for superior strength
There’s a new Atherton bike out, called the S.150 it’s made from aluminium, gets 150mm travel and is the most affordable bike yet from the Machynlleth brand… although at £4,499…
Best hardtail mountain bike: classic trail shredding machines
These handful of rad machines are the absolute best hardtail mountain bike options out there right now. We've been thrashing hardtails for nearly three decades to build this definitive shortlist.
Access to area of Lancashire nature reserve restricted after “significant damage” apparently caused by bike jumps
Mountain bikers near Clitheroe are being blamed for causing damage to wildflower grassland at Cross Hill Quarry nature reserve, which has apparently been damaged due to people building “bike jumps.”…
Forestal aims to get back into the spotlight with new Bosch-powered e-bike – and even some analogue models
Forestal had us hooked when it showcased its Cyon and Siryon e-bikes in 2020. The slick frames, low weight, and hi-tech integrated displays were pioneering at the time, but production…
The Orbea Rise was one of the original SL e-bikes, and I think new LT version is better than ever. More travel, more power and more options make it more e-bike, not less
Foresight or good fortune? It’s hard to say which it was, but Orbea’s decision to use a detuned full power Shimano EP8 motor on the original Rise has clearly paid…
Whyte aims to redefine the SL e-bike category with the new Elyte Evo – a lightweight, full power trail bike with modular battery design
Whyte has built on the success of its first SL e-bike – the Elyte – with a new EVO version, boasting more support, more torque, and a rattle-free ride experience.…
Whyte switches to the new Bosch CX motor for the ELyte Evo. And in doing so it’s made the best SL e-bike even better. More torque, more muscle, more e-bike
Is it groundhog day? It sure feels that way to me. Because exactly one year and three days ago, I was typing up a review on the (then) new Whyte…
Best mountain bike helmets: cool, comfortable head protection
The best mountain bike helmets are primarily protection but they can also be stylish and comfy things to wear in their own right. Here are twelve favourites.
Best mountain bike shock pumps, digital and analogue: get your suspension dialled
A shock pump is a must-have item for for setting up modern mountain bikes. With it you can unlock the perfect suspension response for your bike and access all the…
Coed y Brenin visitor centre closure: “We need people to get angry about this”
Coed y Brenin must become a community run trail centre with a new “vision for the future”, or accept trail closures and a slide to irrelevance. That’s the view of…
Best MTB liner shorts: padded undershorts and chamois to keep you comfortable in the saddle
MTB liner shorts are an essential for long days in the saddle, they bring plenty of comfort without feeling bulky, getting in the way or cramping your style. They fall…
I was totally won over by the Cannondale Moterra SL’s raw power and range, but it doesn’t have the suspension response to capitalise on its extreme geometry and relatively lightweight build
The Cannondale Moterra SL truly is a hybrid bike. It shares its name, travel and Shimano EP801 motor with the full-power Moterra, but the sleek full-carbon frame has more in…