Red Bull Rampage will take place on October 25th this year. This year could be remembered as the first time a female freerider has competed.
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Specialized Fuse less of an adventure rig and more of a thrill seeker
The Specialized Fuse is designed to appeal to riders who want a Stumpjumper in simpler hardtail clothing. Slacker, longer, lower. 130mm travel up front.
The 10 best trails in the UK as chosen by MBR’s Benji
Last week I shared my favourite components. This week I'm sharing with you where's best to take those components. Here's my favourite places to ride.
Focus Jam² 6.8 Nine e-bike: first ride review
New Focus Jam2 is balanced, versatile e-bike that gets back to the essence of trail riding. Good value and boasts excellent new Bosch Performance CX motor.
New Bosch ebike system is smaller, more powerful and has anti-tuning software
New Bosch Performance Line CX ebike motor is much smaller and lighter than the old one and uses a normal chainring. New 625Wh battery too!
Day 2 of Trans-Provence: quintessential on-sight enduro racing
Mavic Trans-Provence Day 2 really showcased the quintessence of Trans-Provence, with four stages of on-sight woodland adventure racing.
Dirty Deals: massive cassettes, Five Tens, waterproof socks 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.
Marco Osborne and Tracy Moseley leading Trans-Provence after Day 1
The weekend saw the start of the 2019 Mavic Trans-Provence; the last ever running of the legendary week-long on-sight racing enduro adventure.
Stuff we swear by: Benji’s mountain biking must-haves
Want to know what stuff we use on pretty much every ride we go on? Here are 15 staff picks. Tools, tyres, clothing, smartphone apps and plenty more.
Bored of your local trails? Here’s how to ride them in a new way
Take a leaf out of Chris Akrigg's book to see how approaching singletrack from a trials perspective can improve the trails and your technique.
Why hardtails still rule
Brilliant fun, simple to repair, cheap to run and with a character all of their own, hardtails are a great option for trail riding.
Malverns Classic cancelled
This weekend's Malverns Classic is cancelled. This week's ceaseless rainfall has made safety a real issue, particularly regarding getting out on Sunday.
11 foolproof ideas for Father’s Day that cost under £20
Speaking as a mountain biking Dad, I can personally attest that the main thing I like to get given is tools. A Dad can never have enough tools.
Jason McRoy and Dafydd Davis nominated for Mountain Bike Hall Of Fame
It's nomination time for the Mountain Bike Hall Of Fame and JMC and Dafydd Davis have made the shortlist. Alongside other legends.
Bikes are powerful tools in recovering from trauma
"Sometimes it’s hard to sit in a room and have somebody staring at you, waiting for you to say something. Riding alongside next to somebody, it’s amazing what it will…
Government removes £1,000 limit on Cycle To Work scheme
Twenty years after its inception, the government have announced updated Cycle to Work Scheme guidance removing the £1,000 price cap.
Dirty Deals: Bell helmets, Five Ten Freeriders, 661 pads 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.
Ard Rock is on the telly tonight
Episode three of the The Yorkshire Dales and the Lakes TV programme features organiser Joe Rafferty, local rider Katy Sunter Thorpe and Farmer Bailey.
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Here’s what we’re excited about most this month. Wavey lids, womens pants, tri-some hoops, floaty grips and much else besides.
Fox Attack Fire pants review
The Fox Attack Fire Pants are a wind and water resistant outer layer designed to protect mountain bike riders from the elements while maintaining comfort.