Linking up trails with the West Somerset Line steam railway
Nothing releases the pressure like a trip back to the age of steamLinking lazy trails with the West Somerset Line proves the perfe...
Exmoor Killer Loop route, 36km
Killer descents, murderous climbsNever underestimate the role of routemaster, especially when your ride-mates are expecting your E...
The best mountain bike drivetrain deals
Bike bits from bling to bread-and-butter budgetsThe best deals on bottom brackets, chains, cranks, rear mechs, cassettes, chainrin...
What’s it actually like to compete in an e-bike race?
"The uphills can become the best bits. I arrive with my mind blown"WES launch shoot. Sospel, France. Photo by Matt WraggAt the lau...
The Lakeland 200 is a Cumbrian rite of passage
Friends in high placesThe Lakeland 200 is a 200km loop around The Lake District national park. The route takes in some amazing tra...
Dirty Deals: carbon disc brakes, waterproof socks, Maxxis tyres and much more!
1, 2, 3 it's as easy as A, B, C right?This week's round-up of the very, very best deals on mountain bike stuff from the web's best...
Brecon Beacons Killer Loop route: a tough proposition at the best of times
Back in Black"Well, don't just stand there like sheep!"The Brecon Beacons are a tough proposition at the best of times - add in st...
Bontrager WaveCel helmets claim to be 48 times more effective than standard lids
New helmet tech set to shake up the helmet safety standard thanks to its effectiveness at preventing brain injuryBontrager WaveCel...
The best mountain bike handlebars 2019
Our favourites, bar noneA set of the best mountain bike handlebars are a relatively cheap upgrade that will last you for ages. We...
Route guides suck. Route guides are great.
What if you were given just the start point and a GPS route?Northern moorlands can take on a sinister aspect when all you've got t...
North York Moors Killer Loop route, 35km
Look what you could have wonThe fickle British climate loves to mock our sun-dappled dreams but a deluged North York Moors make fo...
Atherton Bikes on display for first time at London Bike Show
Athertons added to guest speaker line-up tooArguably the most intriguing bike of recent years, the new Atherton downhill race bike...
Kyle Strait’s Meaty Paws grip is a whopping 1.5 inch diameter
That's 38mm in new moneyIf you're on the lookout for a fattest grips possible then there's a new leader: the 38mm diameter Sensus ...
Hans Rey picks his ultimate bike stable
This month's 3-bike garageThree bike garage. This is where our favourite people pick their ultimate bike stable. This month’s ar...
Bosch eMTB Challenge features timed uphill sections and time penalties for dabbing
The Bosch eMTB Challenge is coming to the Tweed Valley in JuneThe Bosch eMTB Challenge is coming to the Tweed Valley in June and f...
Trust Message to cost £2,500 in the UK
Upgrade Bikes announced as UK distributor of Trust productsDave Weagle is a name almost intrinsically linked to innovative suspens...
Urban fringes: discovery lies on your doorstep
Scraps of singletrack just as worthwhile as their natural counterpartsWhy waste time dreaming of Alpine adventures when discovery ...
Enduro World Series racers accused of doping will be allowed to race (but neither of them will)
Richie Rude and Jared Graves could race but they won't, yetEnduro World Series boss Chris Ball emailed EWS racers stating that rid...
Best mountain bike knee pads 2019
Check out our handy buyer's guide to knee padsWhat to look for in the best mountain bike knee pads. Hard or soft? Pull-on or wrap-...
The Beast and Ladybower’s Best Bits, Peak District route
Pike's PeakThe Peak District's rocky descents, scree scrambles and wild reservoirs are a cinch to explore in the age of digital ma...
