Read this amazing first hand account of being chased by a bear
This month's Star LetterIt's not every month a reader's letter contains: "I looked back, she was frothing at the mouth, eyes angry...
The best mountain bike trousers for 2020: regular and waterproof
Every single rider should own a pair of modern mountain bike trousersAll these mountain bike trousers on test will get the job don...
Say hello to Izzo as YT launches brand new 130mm travel 29er trail bike
Four models to choose from with prices starting at £2,599 for the Izzo CompNew YT Izzo is a 130mm travel trail bike 29er that’s...
Best mountain bike tool kits in 2020
Having the knowledge and the tools to service and repair your own bike will save you time and money, it will make your rides more ...
Best mountain bike workstands in 2020
Workstands are a must-have item. They hold the bike clear of ground, allow work on all components, spin cranks so you adjust gears...
The best mountain bikes under £500
There's nothing that should stop you getting out on the trails on a budgetBe warned: all of these great value bikes will hook you ...
Photo essay: trails with no riders
You know whyDaydreaming of being able to ride like you used to before the era of Coronavirus? Join us in some misty-eyed virtual m...
Best enduro mountain bikes in 2020: 150 to 170mm travel full suspension bikes
We cut through the hype to find the very best of the current crop of race-ready enduro bikesEnduro is still the hottest ticket in ...
A message for MBR subscribers
How to get in touch about your magazine subscription during the pandemic A message for MBR subscribers We wanted to take this oppo...
Brand new Fox Float 38 fork (plus updates to X2 shock)
You don't need to be a code cracker to figure out the missing number in its sequence of forks, but up until now very little else w...
Best mountain bike disc brakes for 2020
We put 10 sets of discs on heavy rotation; which is top of the stops?We pick the very best mountain bike disc brakes from three ca...
ENVE AM30: made in USA carbon wheelset for £1800
Not cheap but still an all new price point for ENVE which is a big deal and something they have been working hard on doing over th...
RockShox releases 2021 Pike, Lyrik, Revelation and Yari, all featuring revised DebonAir spring
RockShox retaliates to new Fox 38 with an updated DebonAir spring that will feature on all new Pikes, Lyriks, Revelations and Yari...
Australian mountain biker fined $1,652 for driving to riding spot
Fined $1,652 for 'unnecessary travel'Melbourne mountain biker Pat Riordan was pulled over on the freeway by the police and fined $...
Dirty Deals: not-cycling shoes, cycling shoes, flat pedals and much more!
Don't mention the warFor this week's Dirty Deals, shall we try not the mention the all-encompassing situation we find ourselves in...
Best mountain bike suspension forks 2020
A decent fork is essential for getting the most out of mountain bikingWe've tested a whole lot of mountain bike suspension forks a...
New Zealand health minister ignored own advice and drove to go mountain biking
David Clark drove 2.3km to ride 6km mountain bike trail called The Big EasyDavid Clark drove 2.3km to ride 6km mountain bike trail...
Trust Performance is ‘taking a pause and suspending operations’
Will we see them rebound at some point in the future?The linkage fork pioneers cite "overwhelming effects of the coronavirus" as a...
Best mountain bike saddles in 2020
We’ve ridden the backside out of our shorts testing theseAre you sitting comfortably? We’ve assembled all of the best mountain...
The best waterproof mountain bike jackets for 2020
Keep dry and warm with these jacketsStaying warm and dry in is easy with the right outer layer: we put the best waterproof mountai...