A group of wounded, injured and sick veterans from the British armed forces is hoping to become the first ever disabled team to tackle the fearsome Megavalanche. Megavalanche is a…
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Tweets of the Week: Sam Hill road riding in FiveTens and much more
We’re gearing up for the season and so are the pro riders as they depart to training camps around the world. That hasn’t kept the off social media though, here’s…
Lezyne launches new pump to help seat tubeless tyres
It seems like the Taipei bike show is awash with unreleased mountain biking goodies. After getting the lowdown on the latest rubber from Maxxis yesterday, today we can show you…
Why riding in the snow makes you fitter and faster
It’s a universal truth that snow is lovely. For a while. In the right place. That first snowfall adds magic and beauty to a familiar trail and, although it’s more…
Mountain biker faces court summons for 180 metre wheelie
A mountain biker in Bradford will face court summons for pulling a 180 metre long wheelie on a busy road. The man was riding a hardtail Genesis mountain bike with…
How to organise a mates’ race
Competition without the stress, the mates’ race is friendly and fun. So grab a stopwatch, follow our guide and organise a race this summer. Why bother? Organising is more fun…
MBR readers offered free entry to three day, non-stop mountain bike eventin Sardinia
Look out of the window, go on, right now. What do you see? Nothing but grey clouds, driving rain and glumness if your view is anything like ours. If all this…
Maxxis ForeKaster: new wet weather tyre unveiled at Taipei bike show
Maxxis yesterday announced the launch of three new tyres at the Taipei bike show, including a brand new wet-weather tyre. The Maxxis ForeKaster is a tubeless ready tyre that will…
Six reasons mountain biking in Wales is amazing
While none of us here in the mbr office are actually Welsh, we still think Wales is a mountain bike mecca worth celebrating. Popty ping and all that innit.
RockShox brings Motion Control damper to Sektor and 30 forks
Key Points: New additions to Recon, Sektor and 30 ranges All forks come with the Motion Control damper So what have we got here then? Basically RockShox has added a…
Transition TransAM 29 longterm review
The Transition TransAM 29 is a total blast to ride but it needs to go on a diet
Watch Danny MacAskill interviewed all over the world
It seems like Danny MacAskill is a hard man to pin down, and if you want even a two minute interview with him, you have to follow him all over…
Over 400 mountain bikers show support for Lee Quarry in face of council cuts
Over 400 mountain bikers flocked to Lee Quarry last weekend in a show of solidarity against council cuts. Lee Quarry has had a troubled few months after it was announced that…
Monday Quiz: Which mountain bike discipline should you ride?
Unfortunately it’s simply not enough to call yourself a mountain biker anymore. Our sport has splintered into a number of disciplines and sub-disciplines all aimed at specific riding preferences. >>> What…
Shimano launches new wide-range 11 speed cassette that trumps SRAM
Shimano has announced a slew of improvements to a number of its products today, most notably in the mtb world are: a new wide range cassette, a ‘narrow-wide’ style chainring…
Ride Sheffield is offering you the chance to ride with Steve Peat
Ride Sheffield is offering you the chance to ride with Steve Peat on the currently unopened RADmires trail. The RADmires trail is currently being crowdfunded, in a similar fashion to…
Davagh Forest trails forced to close due to damage from motor bikes
The Davagh Forest trails, in Northern Ireland, have been forced to close due to damage from scramblers. >>> Davagh Forest Trails: a quick guide In a Facebook post, Davagh Forest confirmed:…
“They’re rubbish, but they’re iconic!” – explaining the retro bike obsession
As a teenager I’d dribble over early 90s Yetis and Fat Chances in MBA (Mountain Bike Action) magazine. They were the superbikes of the day. I knew a guy at…
How to stay safe when riding in the mountains
Why ride a UK mountain in winter? For the challenge, the adventure, the views and because it’s hard. Here’s how to stay safe. The most important thing to remember, especially…
Scott Spark 760 (2016) review
A bike that offers glimpses of greatness but is let down by reliability issues - £1,449