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Which budget upgrade makes you faster? – Marin Bobcat cheap bike upgrade challenge

Marin upgrade challenge - what's fastest for the least money?

Wed, Nov 25, 2020 16:55

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Video: How to choose the right mudguards for your bike

We take a look at the things you need to consider when buying guards

Wed, Nov 11, 2020 08:02

11 things you should do as soon as you get a new bike

New whip? Here's the rules...

Sun, Oct 25, 2020 01:07

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8 reasons why cycling in autumn is ace – MTB or gravel it’s still good as the seasons change

Keeping the motivation levels high as the seasons change

Mon, Sep 28, 2020 07:39

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off.road.cc adventures: Elan Valley bikepacking bothy trip

We take on an overnight 90km loop in Mid Wales

Wed, Sep 09, 2020 01:03

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Going to a vegan diet for cycling: Everything you need to know about a plant based diet for riding

Go plant-based and keep cranking out the miles

Sun, Aug 30, 2020 22:52

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Which freehub body do I need? SRAM and Shimano 9, 10, 11 and 12-speed MTB setups explained

How to tell which freehub will work with your cassette

Mon, Aug 24, 2020 09:32

How to go bikepacking: A beginner’s guide to getting started

From planning a route to the gear you take, here's all the info you need

Thu, Jun 25, 2020 11:10

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How to spend a night in the wilds and still make it to work on time

Find out how to get away from the urban grind for a microadventure and get to work refreshed and rested

Tue, Jun 23, 2020 11:32

Great British bike brands made right here in the UK

A round up of those made and sold here in the UK for your biking pleasure

Mon, Jun 22, 2020 04:57

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The ultimate guide to frame materials: what’s best for bikes?

Pros and cons of carbon, steel, aluminium and titanium

Sun, Jun 21, 2020 04:31

The mountain bike tech noone complains about any more

All the times the luddites have been proved wrong

Sat, Jun 13, 2020 02:52

No, longer mountain bike geometry isn’t a fad

Our Jon gets messianic about bike angles

Sun, May 31, 2020 05:16

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Check out 5 things that weren’t cool until gravel happened

Transforming mountain bike lead into gravel gold

Thu, Apr 23, 2020 01:46

Opinion: Sorry, I just don’t think carbon mountain bike wheels are worth it

Our Jon loves carbon - just not on his rims

Sat, Apr 18, 2020 01:08

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Bikepacking basics: bike repair and first-aid kit

All you need to take care of your bike and your body

Sat, Apr 11, 2020 02:35

Dear bike industry, I am sorry for whatever we did to deserve Press Fit

I think we've all suffered enough, please stop

Fri, Apr 10, 2020 02:49

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7 boredom busting cycling activities to motivate and entertain cyclists during a lockdown

New ideas to motivate the bored cyclist in lockdown

Wed, Apr 08, 2020 01:27

How are bicycle spokes made?

We talked to DT Swiss to find out

Mon, Apr 06, 2020 04:20

The best mountain bike trail building tools: essential kit for maintenance and repair

Can you dig it? Yes you can.

Fri, Apr 03, 2020 09:36

The best books for mountain bike tech geeks

Bore your friends senseless with in-depth knowledge

Mon, Mar 30, 2020 07:49

Five reasons why an MTB is the perfect antidote to cabin fever

The perfect daily activity to keep fit, safe and happy

Wed, Mar 25, 2020 13:45

Quiz: Tell the bike brand from the headtube badge

How well do you know your bike brands?

Fri, Mar 20, 2020 13:36

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11 things every mountain biker loves

The best things about our favourite sport

Mon, Feb 24, 2020 02:28

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How many spacers should I install on my bottom bracket?

Get your threaded BB spaced correctly, whether it's DUB, GXP or Hollowtech

Tue, Jan 14, 2020 05:15

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The nine best UK gravel events you could challenge yourself to in 2020

Find one to challenge yourself to this year

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 02:14

Six mountain and gravel bike tech predictions for 2020 – what do we think is going to be big this year?

From fork legs to gravel bars, here's what we reckon will blow up

Mon, Jan 06, 2020 13:12

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How to make your cycling New Year resolutions stick

Make a resolution and keep it this year

Mon, Jan 06, 2020 04:06

Video: Should your next bike be a gravel bike?

We see how versatile a gravel bike can be

Fri, Jan 03, 2020 05:31

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The Rules of Faff – A Mountain Biker’s Guide

Do you abide by the rules?

Sat, Dec 28, 2019 01:20

Quiz: Match the marketing blurb to the bike brand!

Can you sniff out who is responsible for these gems?

Fri, Dec 27, 2019 02:23

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10 worst bits of mountain bike riding advice I’ve been given by randoms

Charlie rails against unwanted - and often bad - advice

Mon, Nov 18, 2019 01:41

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We send a roadie to pop his mountain biking cherry at an Italian mountain bike stage race. You can probably guess what happened next…

Liam is deflowered at the Rally di Romagna

Tue, Nov 12, 2019 02:55

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Cycling snake oil: How to spot dodgy marketing claims

Poking holes in suspect stats

Fri, Nov 01, 2019 02:31

Pro Bike Check: Loic Bruni’s World Champs and Cup winning 2020 Specialized Demo 29 downhill bike

2019's fastest downhill's tricked out custom race rig

Mon, Oct 21, 2019 08:27

Big Read: Racing e-bikes at the EX Enduro; how much difference does the motor make?

How different does a motor make enduro racing?

Fri, Oct 18, 2019 15:46

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Big Read: Riding and surviving the Jeroboam, a tough as nails gravel race in Italy

David went to Italy to ride the Jeroboam, Italy's premier gravel challenge

Mon, Sep 30, 2019 12:01

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A diverse assortment of gravel bikes from the Jeroboam Italian gravel race – 3T, Wilier, Specialized, Salsa, Canyon and more

Weird and funky bike setups for 300km of Italian gravel

Mon, Sep 23, 2019 09:59

When should you replace your bicycle chain?

We asked the experts at Shimano and SRAM

Thu, Sep 12, 2019 14:29

Big Read: Big mountain pairs racing with Enduro2 Les Arcs

Anna and Jon go twos up on some fast, blind, Alpine enduro racing

Fri, Aug 23, 2019 14:25

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Is adjustable geometry the next big thing for gravel bikes?

Now you can change geometry, but do you want to?

Thu, Aug 22, 2019 02:28

Retro-grouches be damned, we’ve never had it so good

Jon gets annoyed about the good old bad old days

Fri, Jun 28, 2019 22:12

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How to remove seized or rounded disc and cleat bolts from your bike

Having a tricky time extracting a stuck bolt? Read this...

Mon, Jun 17, 2019 07:15

How to prepare for your first gravel race – kit, bike setup and training

Taking on a dirty drop bar challenge? You need to read this

Thu, Jun 06, 2019 06:16

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9 ways to ensure you survive your first mountain bike marathon – tips, tricks and what to expect

Tips to help you prepare for a big event

Wed, Jun 05, 2019 11:44

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Everything you need to know about Tweedlove’s Transcend Festival 2019

Tweedlove morphs into Transcend and it looks to be a banger of a weekend!

Fri, May 24, 2019 02:28

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The 650B alternative: Is this smaller wheel size right for you? (plus seven of the best 650b bikes)

The 650B alternative - is it for you?

Wed, May 22, 2019 08:30

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Jon’s enduro blog pt4: Terror-duro in Graythwaite!

Round 2 in Lakes is a (welcome) shock to the system

Sat, May 18, 2019 07:34

5 mountain bike tech topics that split opinion

Do you recognise these divisive subjects?

Mon, May 13, 2019 04:57

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Jon’s enduro blog pt3: Race day, crunch time?

The season begins - but with with a bang or a whimper?

Fri, May 03, 2019 18:18