There’s no getting away from the fact that Backcountry Research invented the modern frame strap. But there’s also no getting away from the fact that I prefer the Louri Frame…
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BMC Trailfox AMP SX: first ride review
BMC Trailfox AMP SX gets the treatment to make it more gravity focused. A 170mm Fox 36 fork slackens the head angle and gives you 20mm more travel up front.
How to sell your bike for more £££
Looking to sell your current bike? Everyone wants to get the most money for a bike when they sell. Here are our must do tips for prepping a bike for…
‘Ard Rock hands over £50,000 to Swaledale community
Ard Rock mountain bike event hands over almost £50,000 to storm damaged Swaledale Community.
Seven reasons why we love winter
Don’t forget your bike this winter. With the right routes, skills and gear you can make this season a joy. Don’t believe us? Here’s seven reasons why winter rocks!…
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Here’s what we’re excited about this month: DeLorean helmets, purple pedals, drone carriers, solvent abuse, gin and more…
The ‘businessman scene’ in this new Fabio Wibmer edit took over 300 attempts
In Fabiolous Escape 2, trials genius Fabio Wibmer already proved that he is the one to define his limits. In Wibmer’s Law, the East Tirolean rider take it up a…
MBR October 2019
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Seven tips for a successful night ride
Don’t fear the dark side of mountain biking: tap into the thrill of night riding. Follow these seven handy tips to learn how best to night ride.
YT Capra 27 CF Pro review
This YT Capra 27 CF Pro version is entirely carbon (there’s no alloy rockers or chainstays as before) to save grams and refine the look.
Kingdom Enduro is a 3-day stage race through the Kingdom of Lesotho
It's the first ever Enduro World Series qualifier on African soil, and runs over three days in a remote mountainous country with incredible scenery.
‘Ard Moors Enduro was possibly the most ‘Ard fun yet
Ard Moors Enduro by the Ard Rock team closed out the season on a massive high. Riders were treated to six race stages, an impromptu jump jam, live music and…
Dirty Deals: Karcher, Hope brakes, Endura gloves and much more!
We like it when there are twelve things our weekly bike bargain round-up. Why/ Because we can shout out "DIRTY DOZEN!"
Lazer Impala helmet review
I’m not a big fan of the name but the Lazer Impala helmet has the modern trail rider aesthetic and the usual array of ‘enduro inspired’ features.
How did Instagrammer Veronique Sandler end up starring in her own mountain bike movie?
How did Instagrammer Veronique Sandler end up starring in her own mountain bike movie? We ask producer of her 'Vision' film, Adam Dayson.
Bernard Kerr makes history at this year’s Red Bull Hardline
At the 6th Red Bull Hardline, Bernard Kerr took the win in front of a sold-out crowd of 3,000 spectators. Fellow Brits Gee Atherton and Joe Smith rounded out the
All new Trek Rail and Trek Powerfly Hardtail e-bikes
Trek has unveiled additions to its electric mountain bike line-up this week. Check out the new long travel Rail – a long-travel e-MTB and the Powerfly Hardtail.
Bristol riders! Can you help Ashton Court mountain bike trails next month?
Pedal Progression and the Ashton Court Trail Advocacy Group need help for ambitious project to date from Wednesday 9th to Friday 18th October 2019.
Gee Atherton and Rob Warner course preview 2019 Red Bull Hardline
Red Bull Hardline isn’t an event for the fainthearted. Hailed as one of the toughest downhill mountain bike races in the world, the event returns to the hills of Dyfi…
I dusted off an 8 yr old Cannondale from a skip and tried to ride 100 miles in 12 hours
The month's Star Letter in inspirational: "100 miles in 12hrs. Well that was my target, after being told lose weight and work on my core."