For this guide we switch from the specific to the general, with advice on the physical and mental hacks to help you up the pace whatever the trail.
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And they wonder why erosion takes place and we get conflicts on the trails with other users
This month's star letter ponders why Trails For Wales has taken so long to happen?
Transition Sentinel Carbon GX: first ride
The full carbon Transition Sentinel frame looks super slick, and ticks just about every box in the ‘modern geometry’ checklist.
MBR August 2019
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Whyte step into e-bikes with the new Whyte E-150 RS
The new Whyte E-150 is part of a range of e-bikes from Whyte for 2020. It's a 150mm travel trail e-mountain bike with alloy frame and £5,250 price tag.
Fabric Scoop Radius Elite saddle review
The Fabric Scoop is tough, affordable and a near perfect product
Dirty Deals: Magic Marys, Oakleys, Pikes 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.
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Here’s what we’re excited about this month: toolkits, tyre checkers, pink sprayers, flat shoes, black socks, big chians, blue lids, rasta saddles and more...
New Cannondale ebikes: the redesigned Moterra and the all-new Habit NEO
Cannondale release Moterra and Habit NEO, two all-new ebikes "crafted to bring exceptional handling and serious capability to every kind of trail."
Swinduro Demo Day in association with MBR
7th-8th September | Swinley Forest, Berkshire | Swinduro Demo Days in association with MBR
Best of British: Pace Cycles
Pace has played a role in history of British mountain bike design for over 30 years - we visit founder Adrian Carter at their North York Moors base.
How to service your pedals at home
Replacing your pedal bearings is easy, satisfying and it'll save you cash in the long run - here's how to do it.
Here’s why mountain biking makes you happy
It’s official, mountain biking looks like it really is great for our wellbeing, after the sport was used as therapy for NHS patients suffering mental health concerns.
Welsh government funding brings new blue trails to north Wales
Welsh government funding is bringing new blue trails to an area of the country that is typically dominated by the hard stuff and black routes.
Does body armour really keep you safe?
How much armour should you wear? Will wearing it really reduce the frequency or severity of injuries, or needlessly hamper your movements?
Watch mountain biker jump over the 2019 Tour de France peloton
Watch from classic POV angle as a mountain biker gap jumps over the Tour de France peloton during Stage 10 of the 2018 Tour de France.
Watch: trailer for VISION, a female led freeride mountain bike film
VISION is a new female led freeride mountain bike film starring Veronique Sandler, Tahnée Seagrave, Casey Brown, Vaea Verbeeck, Manon Carpenter and others.
Yeti SB165: new long-travel rig spec’d with coil shock
With 165mm of suspension in the rear and 180mm FOX Factory Grip 2 damper up front, the Yeti SB165 is the slackest sled in Yeti’s line.
Pierron and Hannah win at fast ‘n’ loose Les Gets World Cup DH
Pierron stormed it whilst men's title leader Loic Bruni second as women's title leader Tracey Hannah also triumphs to improve women's lead.
Rachel Atherton out of World Cup with suspected ruptured Achilles
Devastating news from Les Gets with the announcement that Rachel Atherton has ruptured her Achilles tendon and could be off the bike for quite some time.