If you want a lightweight lace-up shoe, for long distance off-road riding and XC, this new S-Works Recon is a choice bit of kit.
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Guide to UK mountain bike uplift venues
There are currently twenty mountain bike uplift venues dotted around the UK. Here's the full menu. Take yer pick and go and have a blast.
Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar Edition smart watch review
The Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar is a watch of superlatives, the most functional, accurate, reliable and impressive watch Garmin has made. It’s also the most expensive.
Endura SingleTrack Lite Short review
The updated version of the classic Endura Singletrack Lite short is a very capable short but it may be a bit skinny for some riders.
Cult classic Manitou Dorado set to turn suspension world upside down (again)
Fishing for a dual-crown upgrade? Manitou may have just the thing, with its latest iteration of the cut classic Manitou Dorado.
Best place to mountain bike near London and the M25
Details of the best place to mountain bike near London. Look through the capital's urban sprawl and you’ll find plenty of little gems hidden away.
Tokyo 2021 Olympic mountain biking: dates, course details, who to watch
Later this month the Tokyo 2021 Olympic mountain biking events take place. Here are the dates, UK/US event times, course details and a who's who of XC MTB.
Superlight Bontrager RSL enduro handlebar
Trek has a new monocoque cockpit offering, with its Bontrager sub-brand. Whereas Swiss rival, Scott, has been in the single-piece cockpit market for quite some time, with Syncros, there are…
Five best places to ride in the UK
Julia Hobson, guide at Endlesstrailsmtb.com, chooses her five favourite UK trails.
Menstrual cycle doesn’t have to put a stop to your riding
The effects are not necessarily negative, and by understanding them you might gain a better understanding of how to adjust your rides accordingly.
Rally Like Barelli with this enduro rig
Yoann Barelli is one of the most popular personalities in enduro mountain biking. The Frenchman, who now lives in British Columbia, has an exuberant personality to match his outrageous riding…
Fundamentals of suspension set-up
Setting up your suspension needn’t be a scary process, says World Cup mechanic Jules McLean.
Best women’s mountain bike shorts: multiple styles, fit and sizing
Women's mountain bike shorts tested by Laura Bailey and Rachael Walker. Designed for female MTBers with multiple styles and different fit and sizing.
‘Best Of British’ riders make up first Red Bull Hardline 2021 list
The first riders for this year’s Red Bull Hardline race at the end of July have been announced, with some of the very best British riders amongst the names ready…
Get the most from riding with your kids
Make outings with your offspring fun for the whole family.
Dark Horse is a women’s Fest
In what is evolving as a breakthrough year for women’s freeride, the August events calendar is stacking with promise. New Zealand freeride phenomenon, Casey Brown, is taking charge of a…
Best women’s e-bike: buyers guide to women-specific e-MTBs
Looking for the best women's ebike is tricky as there aren’t many e-bikes designed for women. But Gaint Liv and Scott Contessa buck the trend.
Scott Contessa Strike eRide 910 e-bike review
Scott Contessa Strike eRide 910 is one of two Contessa e-bikes that share the same frame with Scott's unisex models, with sizes limited to S, M and L.
Tempo training for instant speed on your mountain bike
Improve your explosive power and tolerance of lactic acid by incorporating a tempo.
Pushed for time? Here are a few short, intense workouts for mountain biking
This workout is designed to give you a short, sharp blast, maximising your workout efficiency using exercises that specifically relate to the demands of mountain biking.