The Golden Age of British downhill mountain biking looks set to continue after British Cycling named a star-studded 29 person squad for the mountain bike World Championships 2015 in Vallnord,…
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Claudio Caluori gets smoked by Aaron Gwin in Windham
There’s no rest for the wicked and after a stunning race at Mont-Sainte-Anne it’s time for the downhill World Cup riders to head to Windham for round six of the…
Shimano launches special edition enduro shoe to celebrate 25th anniversary
In 1990 mountain biking changed completely when Shimano released the first SPD pedal. Although there have been clipless pedals since 1895, Shimano’s were the first to have the cleat recessed…
Five cool new products from GT, Charge, Fabric and Sombrio
CSG owns a multitude of brands, including Cannondale, GT, Charge, Fabric, Sugoi and Sombrio. Here are a few highlights from its 2016 range reveal. 1. GT’s Zaskar celebrates its 25th…
Cannondale goes conventional with the new Habit (VIDEO)
Key Points Cannonade aims for the trail sweet-spot with a 650b, 120mm full-suspension bike. The Habit shuns a pull-shock, but keeps the Lefty fork Contemporary rear suspension design keeps it…
How to ride a new trail in three steps
We’re all so used to taking on our favourite loop week-in week-out but there are so many fresh trails out there just waiting to be explored. Tackling a trail you’ve never…
Mountain bike stars pay tribute after Enduro World Series fatality
Round five of the Enduro World Series in Colorado ended in tragic circumstances after the death of a competitor during a timed stage. Will Olsen, 40, was found around noon after he had…
What the Mont-Sainte-Anne World Cup can teach us about riding in the wet (VIDEO)
The slick rock of Mont Saint Anne provided a wild race so here's how to ride like a pro when things get slippery
Josh Bryceland describes “roller coaster” Mont-Sainte-Anne World Cup (VIDEO)
Josh Bryceland re-kindled his 2014 form and took his first win of the year at the legendary Canadian track. It is also his first win since the horrific ankle injury he…
Difficult course causes carnage in XC World Cup (VIDEO)
Mont-Sainte-Anne played host to a double header this weekend. As the downhill riders were recovering from their Sunday morning, post-race hangovers, the cross-country races were well underway. It was the fourth…
Huge crashes and double backflips at the Hillbilly Huckfest
There is nothing progressing mountain biking as much as the Fest series right now. The punk-rock freeride series stomps around the world spewing out jaw-dropping edits at every single stop. This time…
Brendan Fairclough shows off his nastiest scars (VIDEO)
Brendan Fairclough has been racing elite downhill for ten years, throw into that his appearances at the Red Bull Rampage and it’s no surprise he’s taken his fair share of big hits.…
MBR’s 5 predictions for the Crested Butte EWS
This year’s Enduro World Series is proving to be the most unpredictable yet. We think this is because 2015 has become a turning point in the sport of enduro. After three…
Claudio Caluori takes on Mont-Sainte-Anne’s new ‘Rampage Rock’
Claudio’s back! It feels like a long time since we last saw him taking on a World Cup track but with Mont-Sainte-Anne returning this weekend it’s time for him to dust off…
Danny MacAskill’s team mate shows off his street trials skills
The Drop and Roll Tour is a professional street trials team that performs shows around Europe at events such as the Muckletoon Adventure Festival and the Fort William World Cup. Without a doubt, their…
HNF Heisenberg XF1: the world’s first belt driven full-suspension e-bike
Utilising a patent from car manufacturer BMW, the world’s first belt driven full-suspension e-bike has been created. The HNF Heisenberg XF1 is the first full-suspension bike from the German e-bike…
Deity T-Mo Enduro carbon handlebar review
As the name suggests, this Tracy Moseley signature bar is designed for enduro riding, which means it’s tough enough to withstand hits without adding too many grams to your bike.…
Race Face Half Nelson review
A great grip but not overly durable - £19.95
Shimano PD-M540 clipless pedal review
Does this pedal live up to its popularity - £44.99
Race Face Next 35 Handlebar review
Little brother to the Race Face SixC 35 bar that won our Control Panel test in the May issue of the magazine, the Next riser bar shares the same profile,…