Lincolnshire mountain bikers might soon gain a great new riding venue. The East Midlands lacks a dedicated bike park, combining progressive trails and features, in a single network. Louth local,…
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Best mountain bike gloves: options for all weathers
Every rider should have a good pair of mountain bike gloves. Something not too chunky but not too skimpy. Here are the pairs of gloves worth considering.
Metal Capra proves less can be more
YT has added two new metal derivatives of its Capra enduro bike. The German brand says that demand for the Capra platform in a more affordable material composition has prompted…
RockShox SID Ultimate review
We've been ripping around on the new RockShox SID Ultimate fork and SIDluxe shock for a few months now fitted to a sexy Mondraker F-Podium.
Get started on: understanding concussion
Concussion is tricky to diagnose but should never be ignored; EWS’s new pocketbook is a great way to educate yourself.
Current best mountain bike handlebars deals
The best mountain bike handlebars deals in alloy or carbon, both clamps sizes (31.8, 35mm) and in all rise heights (15 to 50mm). Not only that, all the bars are…
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month: secret saucy suspension forks, fluffy layers, open back knees, Jackal hats, hose, hooligans, ropey kids and more.
Scott Trail Storm WP Pant review
It’s rare that Scott gets it wrong with its clothing, but I guess the Scott Trail Storm WP Pant is the exception that proves the rule.
Crank Brothers Stamp Lace shoe review
The upper of the Crank Brothers Stamp Lace is dialled, but still needs the rubber to match if it wants to steal a bit of Five Ten’s flat-pedal thunder.
Evans Cycles to cut 300 staff and put remaining on zero-hours contracts
According to reports in The Guardian, the Frasers Group-owned bike shop chain is expected to axe hundreds of jobs and move the remaining workers to zero-hours contracts.
Instinct replaces Rocky’s Thunderbolt
Rocky Mountain has consolidated its product portfolio with a new Instinct replacing the Thunderbolt. The Canadian legacy mountain bike brand has opted for frame size dictated wheel diameters, with economies…
My best trail: as chosen by Wyn Masters
Wyn Masters is a downhiller from New Zealand. He cut his teeth on the World Cup circuit before turning his talent to the EWS but he’s probably best known for…
“Just switched it on and the bike shot off of its own accord across the garage”
This month’s Star Letter details an alarming incident with an error codes, water ingress and an ebike with a mind of its own!
Barbed wire trail traps found on Malvern Hills
Malvern police post pictures on Facebook of several trails with single strand barbed wire strewn across them at waist height.
Patagonia Dirt Roamer Storm Pant review
Patagonia Dirt Roamer Storm Pant is fully-waterproof and it is also the most expensive offering out there, so is it worth the high price?
Top 10 greatest female mountain bikers of all time
From DH to XC, from 4X to Freeride, there are loads of legends in women's mountain biking. But who takes the crown as Queen of Mountain Biking? In the end,…
Porsche e-bike goes inverted
Porsche has added an e-bike to enable customers of the German performance car brand, a more integrated transport experience. As with most automotive companies who wish to produce a mountain…
Endura Women’s MT500 Spray Baggy Trouser II review
If you brave riding through all conditions then you need a trouser to keep you comfortable in the worst AKA Endura Women's MT500 Spray Baggy Trouser II.
Decathlon Women’s Mountain Hiking trousers review
Decathlon Women's Mountain Hiking trousers might have hiking in the title, we thought we would throw them into the mountain biking mix as a curveball entry.
Camelbak Women’s Magic Pack hydration pack review
Alice Burwell reviews the Camelbak Women's Magic Pack: a 7L pack with a 3L Crux reservoir that has built-in handle to make filling it much easier.