Smooth routes in Wales, Lakes, Yorkshire Dales, Wiltshire and Dartmoor. If you're looking for some smooth flowy stuff then check out any of these great routes.
Mountain Bike Rider
Five must-do routes in Wales
Don’t just head to Wales for the trail centres. As great and convenient as they are, trail centres don't offer what the best Wales routes offer.
Four of our favourite e-bike routes
Here are four of our favourite e-bike routes that can allow you to take on real mountain riding even if you only have a couple of hours to spare.
Crank Brothers Mallet E pedal review
The new Crank Brothers Mallet E features most of what we love about the burly Crank Brothers Mallet DH but in a slimmed-down package.
Pembree D2A flat pedal review
The new Pembree D2A pedal is still machined from high-grade aerospace aluminium, but the 100mm x 110mm platform is now one-piece.
Five best secret routes in the Lake District
Even up high, it can sometimes be impossible to get into the flow without stopping to say hello every few minutes. Better to get off the beaten track.
Carder Ten4 flat pedal review
The UK pedal firm just sent us a brand-new Carder Ten4 flat pedal for our recent grouptest. How did it fare? Read on to find out.
Nukeproof Horizon Pro DH flat pedal
The Nukeproof Horizon flat is the pedal of choice here amongst MBR staff. The platform isn’t the thinnest, but it’s dished out enough to keep shoes stable.
Burgtec MK4 Composite pedals review
Burgtec MK4 composite pedals' 16mm tall composite platform is a close approximation of the alloy version, with 1mm concave cut away in the centre.
The four best trails you’ve probably never heard of
Ridden all of our 20 best mountain bike trails in the UK? Done the classics to death? Want to try something different? Here is the UK's secret singletrack.
Cotic FlareMAX goes 4.0
If you are keen on some Sheffield steel for your summer season bike upgrade, there’s a new Cotic to consider. The brand’s FlareMAX is now in its fourth iteration and…
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
This month brings us kids' Plus bikes, techno pliers, ebike shoes, slow energy products, not-Rolexs, oily clips, tuff rings, Bibendums and chunk pumps.
Stainless tubes for Murmur Enduro
Steel mountain bike fans love a raw frame, although they do tend to be a nightmare to care for. In wet condition most raw steel frames will eventually develop rust…
Lakeland crash shows the danger of solo riding
A recent incident in the Lakeland forest area yet again underscored the value of a quality helmet and never riding alone. Responding to an emergency in the Whinlatter forest section,…
Dirty Deals 186: loads of riding trousers (and a couple of other bits)
Who doesn't need a(nother) pair of riding trousers? You can never have too many. Especially if you currently have no pairs of riding trousers.
Clipless to flats with Crankwork
Riders who occasionally use enduro bike or that hardcore hardtail for some active commuting, will know that pedal compatibility can be an issue. Very few clipless riding shoes are comfortable…
Singletrack sabotage in Scotland
Trail tension has come to the fore in Scotland, as a local runner encountered numerous obstacles intended to spoil singletrack. Alex Osborne was out on his Monday training run, when…
Best cheap full suspension bike: £1000 to £1500 bargain bouncers
We have seven of the best cheap full suspension bike rigs that are evenly matched and that won’t break the bank. But which delivers the best bang for buck?
Forestal’s Hydra is a downhill e-bike
Forestal is an Andorran mountain bike brand with a difference – all its bikes feature mid-drive motors. The entire range, which has long been teased, is now finally available for…
Best mountain bike under £2000, or $2800: proper MTB time!
Do you have more than £1000 to spend? Want to know what is the best mountain bike under £2000? Answer: decent parts, good geometry, rewarding handling.