BikePark Wales (BPW) will double in size, adding over 30,000 metres of new trails over the next few years, if its planning application for expansion is successful. BPW in the…
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Rider access to Coed y Brenin could be choked following a private sale, according to the local community group that’s fighting to save it
Coed y Brenin and its historic trails could still be saved from closure if a local community group is given permission to take on the management of the site. That’s…
Why the Favero Assioma PRO MX power meter pedals should be your next training investment
Until pretty recently, training or riding with power has been something reserved for elite racers, or for indoor training alongside the rise in popularity of smart turbo trainers. Nowadays, however,…
How many of these 12 hidden features on your bike do you know about?
If you’ve just bought a new mountain bike, there’s a lot to learn, and not all of it is obvious. Even if you’ve been riding for a while, there may…
Vali Höll and Loïc Bruni triumph in first round of the DH World Cup at Fort William
The opening round of the DH World Cup saw an uncharacteristically dry and warm(ish) weekend at Fort William. The best in the world lined up to take on the 2.8km…
The Marin San Quentin 1 is the most progressive hardtail I’ve ever tested, but a few compromises stop it reaching full potential
If you’re looking for a radical hardtail, at a down-to-earth price, one bike stands head and shoulders above the rest. That bike is the Marin San Quentin. Clearly inspired by…
Scotland’s newest bike park disses tech for flow, and there’s a conveyor belt uplift too
If flow trails, jump lines and a conveyor belt uplift sounds like an exciting prospect to you, then Cairngorm Mountain Bike Trails has got to be top of your Scottish…
Trek’s discounted every single bike in its US range, with up to 35% off 75 different makes and models… here’s my pick of the best deals
Last week it was Specialized with its massive Spring Sale, now it’s the turn of Trek to offer some mega deals in the US, through the brilliantly named TrekFest. There…
Orbea’s new Rise e-bike gets advanced battery tech and a hardcore makeover for enduro riding
Orbea’s new updated Rise builds on the success of the original model, with more power, more range, and a split range with the SL model targeting light weight, and the…
YT’s new Tues downhill bike looks the same as the old one, but there are 6 key differences that should make it faster than ever
YT leaked photos of a prototype Tues downhill bike with an idler, but this was simply a test mule, not a pre-production bike. So, much to our surprise, the new…
Formula launches its first air shock, called the Nebbia, and it promises high performance with simplified set-up
Italian component brand Formula has launched its first air shock, and it’s called the Nebbia. It’s a coil and air hybrid negative spring, which is combined with a bladder oil…
DH World Cup racing is back for 2024, with Fort Bill the season opener: here’s how and when to watch it live
After what feels like forever, the UCI Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup is back! And the season opener is at none other than Fort William in Scotland. This weekend, (3-5…
Best mountain bike water bottle cage: fluid carrying solutions for all frame styles
Buying the best bottle cage for mountain biking isn’t just a matter of getting one of the best water bottles and something to hold it. It’s also about how secure…
48 jumps in a row: BikePark Wales’ favourite trail reopens with more air than ever, and I can’t wait to ride it
BikePark Wales has just reopened its most iconic trail, the A470 Line, and this time around its 30% longer, packs in eight new jumps and starts right at the top…
Best mountain bike tool kits for home mechanics: fix things and save money
Read our guide to the best mountain bike tool kits in 2020. Arm yourself with a bike tool kit for that fresh-out-of-the-box feeling on every ride.
A mud tyre that works in the dry? That’ll be the e*thirteen Grappler Mid Spike, my new fave for mixed conditions
The latest tyre from e*thirteen is called the Grappler Mid-Spike, with sticky rubber and big aggressive lugs it’s already one of the best mountain bike tyres out there for muddy…
Bosch pledges to help e-bikers with tech support at Ard Rock and Tweed Love
Looking to hit the trails with your electric mountain bike this year? Bosch eBike Systems is going to be at two of the biggest e-bike events in the UK this…
Decathlon’s Rockrider E-Expl 500 S is on sale at only £2,300, making it the cheapest proper new e-mountain bike that we can find – but the deal won’t last long
If you want to get started with a new electric mountain bike, but have a limited budget, then Decathlon’s Rockrider E-Expl 500 S is on sale at the moment and…
Best water bottles for mountain biking: keep thirst at bay
Staying hydrated is an essential element of mountain biking given the level of exertion involved, and this only gets more crucial with time, distance and temperature. With that in mind,…
Best mountain bike cleaning kit: keep your bike looking sweet and rolling smoothly
As much as we love to boast a muddy, filthy, well-ridden bike, we know as well as the next mountain biker that cleaning your bike well is crucial in order…