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Top five summer holiday trails to ride with your kids
School's out and those kids need dragging away from those screens. We've put together five routes that are easy enough for children to enjoy.
Charles ‘Five Ten’ Cole, 1955-2018 RIP
Five Ten founder and pioneer of all things sticky rubber, Charles Cole, has passed away aged 63. His Stealth rubber revolutionised mountain biking.
Maxxis expand Wide Trail range to eight tyres
More models of popular Maxxis tyres will now be available in the Wide Trail format, larger volume tyres designed for modern wider rims.
A story of mountain biking and coffee
EWS racers the Gehrig twins are ex-baristas who really like their coffee. Watch as they explore Colombian coffee plantation by bike.
New adjustable width handlebars from Ibis
Two new carbon bars from Ibis come with aluminium end inserts to fit/remove to suit your width desires; either 750mm or a full 800mm.
Funny vid: Santa Cruz mechanics racing DH whilst Santa Cruz racers do the wrenching
New Santa Cruz Syndicate vid where mechanics Marshy and P.A. do a DH race and Loris Vergier and Greg Minnaar try being mechanics.
How can mechanics and shops get involved in our Britain’s Best Bike Mechanic campaign?
Be part of our UK wide poll to find the best bike mechanic in partnership with Park Tool
It’s International Ride MTB Day this Friday
If you've only just recovered from World Emoji Day - which was yesterday :) - brace yourself for a day devoted to mountain bikes this Friday.
Where would 16-year-old Vali Holl be if she was racing in Elite DH category?
Vali Holl has already won the World Cup overall with two races to go. But where would her race times place her in the Elite category?
X-Fusion Microlite RL rear shock review
The X-Fusion Microlite RL is a rear shock for weight saving. Its priority is to help you have a bike - a XC race bike - that is as light…
45-year-old Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjå wins Vallnord World Cup
Norway’s Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjå and Italy’s Gerhard Kerschbaumer took wins in their respective elite categories at World Cup XCO in Vallnord.
Fox Metah helmet review
The Fox Metah has lower coverage on the back of the head combined with 10 Big Bore vents which provide greater ventilation and reduces the weight.
2019 Trek Slash 29 will be available in aluminium
The 2019 Trek Slash 8 will be available in their proprietary alloy blend Alpha Platinum Aluminium sporting the same geometry as the esteemed carbon Slash.
Shimano’s first ever BMX-specific SPD
Shimano has introduced its first ever BMX racing-specific SPD pedal. We reckon there will be some stompy mountain bikers who like the sound of it.
How well does a Nukeproof Mega handle the MegAvalanche?
The legendary MegAvalanche lit the fire for the gestation of the Nukeproof Mega. A frame designed to mix a trail bike and a downhill bike.
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp Carbon (2018) review
With the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp Carbon the bike that started a revolution has been transformed into a modern trail heavyweight.
Five Ten Freerider Elements shoes review
The Five Ten Freerider Elements is a water-resistant version of the standard Freerider. No mesh panels and it’s treated with a DWR coating to repel water.
POC Trabec helmet review
The POC Trabec Helmet is an in-mould helmet for trail riding and enduro. Provides the highest possible protection without compromising functionality.
2019 Specialized Epic EVO need to know
Spesh dropped EVO concept for a while but this year it's back and it's returned in the guise of the Specialized Epic EVO. A very modern XC bike.