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Mountain Bike Rider
South Downs Killer Loop route, 40km
Don't be fooled by the quaint rolling hills of the South Downs; this chalk spine is no pushover when it comes to racking up the miles.
What’s it actually like to compete in an e-bike race?
At the launch of World E-Bike Series, power-assisted racing is touted as the next big thing. But will it capture the imagination of uncompetitive e-novices?
Exmoor Killer Loop route, 36km
Never underestimate the role of routemaster, especially when your ride-mates are expecting your Exmoor route to double as a pub crawl...
Linking up trails with the West Somerset Line steam railway
Linking lazy trails with the West Somerset Line proves the perfect way to escape the rat race and reconnect with the spirit of riding.
Calibre Sentry review
With 29in wheels, cutting-edge geometry and 150mm of travel, the £2k Calibre Sentry race bike looks set to transform the entry-level 29er enduro category.
Bontrager WaveCel helmets claim to be 48 times more effective than standard lids
Bontrager WaveCel helmets feature new technology which Trek says is 48 times more effective than standard EPS foam at preventing concussions.
10 mountain bike products that refuse to die
Which of the following things should be killed off? Which should be given a stay of execution? Here's our rundown of ten controversial components.
Santa Cruz Megatower: first ride review
Is this new Santa Cruz Megatower a big wheel Nomad or something completely different? Here’s the low-down and our first ride review thoughts.
The Lakeland 200 MTB route: Cumbrian rite of passage
The Lakeland 200 is a 200km loop around The Lake District national park. The route takes in some amazing trails and scenery.
Bontrager Rally MIPS helmet review
Bontrager Rally MIPS features in-mould construction with an internal composite skeleton to increase the size of the vents without affecting hull integrity.
Dirty Deals: carbon disc brakes, waterproof socks, Maxxis tyres and much more!
This week's round-up of the very, very best deals on mountain bike stuff from the web's best and brightest retailers. Dirty Deals 123!
Brecon Beacons Killer Loop route: a tough proposition at the best of times
The Brecon Beacons are a tough proposition at the best of times - add in stormy weather, a late start and a lack of lights and things can start to…
Dakine Hot Laps 2L waist bag review
Dakine makes three different waist packs, and in terms of volume this Dakine Hot Laps 2L Waist Bag sits bang in the middle of the range.
Leatt DBX 5.0 All Mountain jacket review
Leatt DBX 5.0 All Mountain jacket is a jacket with one purpose in mind; to keep you protected from the most severe of weather conditions.
Pro Tharsis 9.8 handlebar review
Pro Tharis 9.8 is a solid and dependable aluminium bar that’s ultra-stiff and hasn’t missed a beat over 100 of kms and various test bike duties.
Route guides suck. Route guides are great.
Northern moorlands can take on a sinister aspect when all you've got to go on is a friend's GPX file loaded into your Garmin.
North York Moors Killer Loop route, 35km
The fickle British climate loves to mock our sun-dappled dreams but a deluged North York Moors make for a spectacular consolation prize.
Atherton Bikes on display for first time at London Bike Show
Arguably the most intriguing bike of recent years, the new Atherton downhill race bike will be on show in London later this month. >>> Athertons racing on 3D-printed Atherton Bikes…
Kyle Strait’s Meaty Paws grip is a whopping 1.5 inch diameter
If you're on the lookout for a fattest grips possible then there's a new leader: the 38mm diameter Sensus Meaty Paws from freeride legend Kyle Strait.