Scotland has nearly as many kilometres of singletrack as England and Wales combined thanks largely to its liberal land access laws, mountainous landscape and low population density, according to a…
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Live, work, or study in Shropshire? Sign the petition to help Oswestry get a pump track and skate park
A petition for a ‘skateboard facility and pump track’ in Oswestry, Shropshire, has been launched, with 1,000 signatures needed in order for the plans to be considered by the council.…
It’s the season for filthy bikes, but handily you can save 25% on Muc-Off pressure washers in this Black Friday MTB deal
Muddy trails mean mucky bikes, and the post-ride clean is a job that most of us don’t particularly enjoy. Using a pressure washer designed for bikes makes the job easier…
Flyup 417 Bike Park forced to close again due to massive National Highways project near Gloucester
Just mere months after reopening, Flyup 417 Bike Park has once again had to close its gates to the public while the National Highways’ A417 project continues. Flyup 417 released…
Cotic’s new Rocket e-bike made me swipe left when I first saw it, but the beautiful details and stunning ride quality turned me on
Cotic’s new e-bike stays true to its signature steel frame style of 21 years, and uses a wholly UK-built frame to minimise ecological impact and maximise build quality. Mounting the…
The Thok TP4 is an all-mountain e-bike with Bosch’s latest CX motor designed using advanced 3D printing
Italian bike manufacturer Thok has launched its newest electric mountain bike, the TP4, an all-mountain model that falls within the brand’s MIG range. It runs off the newest Bosch Performance…
DJI’s Amflow e-bikes get wireless action camera control directly from the cockpit, but you’ll need a DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro camera to use it
DJI recently released a firmware update for the new Osmo Action 5 Pro camera that had all the pixel peepers buzzing about the added support for adjusting the bit rate…
What do the hottest SL e-bikes really weigh? We put 8 of the best models on the scales
2024 has been the year of the SL e-bike, with every Tom, Richard, and Harold seemingly coming out with a lightweight e-bike of some description. Alongside some impressive headline weights,…
Yamaha to stop selling e-bikes amid ‘significant softening of the market’ and ‘challenging business environment’
US dealers have been informed that Yamaha is exiting the e-bike market by the end of 2024. The news, sent in a release to all US Yamaha e-bike dealers, cited…
Want to see inside a shock in action? Ohlins’ transparent damper shows the perils of cavitation, and why shocks need an internal floating piston
If you’re an experienced mountain biker and enjoy tweaking your suspension settings, you’ve probably come across the term cavitation. But what does it mean, and why so suspension manufacturers go…
Looking for a helmet light but don’t want to spend a fortune? This model is powerful enough for the trails and a proper bargain at less than £45
The clocks have changed and dark evenings are upon us. That means now is the time to equip yourself with a decent set of lights for evening riding if you…
Best cheap full-suspension bike: $1200/£1000 to $1900/£1600 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?
Get 400% assistance and an overrun boost with Shimano’s new race-winning EP801 firmware tune – now available to download for free!
Shimano’s recent firmware update for the EP801 and EP6 drive units unlocked more support, to give more power with less rider effort, a customisable speed cut-off progression, and adjustable extended…
I’ve tested hundreds of mountain bike tyres, and the Schwalbe Albert Radial Gravity Pro has the most planted and supremely-damped ride quality I’ve encountered
Schwalbe’s latest gravity tyre range has to be one of the most hyped in recent memory, with its new Radial casing the talk of the World Cup downhill paddock. All…
Best mountain bike lights: bar mount, helmet and e-bike specific
Here are the best mountain bike lights. Bombing around in the dark may seem like a mad thing to do, but night riding is great.
Fox Racing aims to light up the winter months with its new reflective Lunar Collection
Dark nights, shorter days, not seeing the sun until spring time of year is here again, but Fox clothing is hoping to brighten the mood a little with its latest…
The Trail Pot launches a new central fund to help finance trail-building projects across the UK
Trail Pot is the UK’s first grassroots mountain biking trail development fund, created with the aim to “empower local communities and projects with the financial support they need.” The National…
From the Lake District to the Quantocks, here are 12 must-ride natural trails that hold up all winter long
If you want to get some good riding in this winter, don’t limit yourself to trail centres — there are plenty of natural winter routes out there too.
Best mountain bike trousers/pants: regular and waterproof
All these mountain bike trousers on test will get the job done, but the expensive stuff will be a little bit more durable and more comfortable to wear
Glentress an accident hot spot, with around 50% of mountain rescue callouts originating from the popular MTB trail centre
Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team (TVMRT) is expecting a record number of callouts this year, and the majority have involved mountain bikers at Glentress, according to a report by the…