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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
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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
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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
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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
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When should you replace your bicycle chain?

We asked the experts at Shimano and SRAM

Thu, Sep 12, 2019 14:29
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Video: What difference does a motor make?

We rode two Focus bikes round the same loop. The only difference was the motor...

Fri, Apr 19, 2019 02:42
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The best Marzocchi forks of all time

The best kit from a legendary suspension brand

Mon, Apr 08, 2019 02:54
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Riding the Kingdom Enduro: Africa’s toughest enduro race?

Taking on a truly exotic enduro race in Lesotho

Tue, Apr 02, 2019 16:41
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How to get ultra-low gearing for gravel bike adventures

Gravel gears can be too high, here's how to sort them

Mon, Apr 01, 2019 14:35
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Getting fit for enduro pt2: Finding the training groove

Follow Jon as he tries to get faster - or at least less slow

Wed, Mar 20, 2019 02:33
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What women in the cycling industry have to say on International Women’s Day – 8th March 2019

What women in the cycling industry are saying on social media

Fri, Mar 08, 2019 10:45
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8 ways to get the best out of a demo day – top tips to help you prepare and organise your day

Simple tips to help you make the most of your day

Fri, Mar 01, 2019 02:00
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Getting fit for enduro: Jon’s blog

Jon attempts to get in shape for a race season

Thu, Feb 14, 2019 12:12
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Our favourite Welsh riding spots and trail centres

The best riding in the UK? Many people think so, and there's tons of choice

Thu, Jan 24, 2019 02:58
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Off-road opinion – e-bikes aren’t a menace, it’s all about trail etiquette

E-mtb's might be getting a bad rep after Christmas but it's not all about the motor....

Tue, Jan 15, 2019 10:20
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Six gravel riding trends to look out for in 2019

What we reckon is going to be hot for dirty drops this year

Mon, Jan 07, 2019 08:42
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Eleven of the worlds toughest mountain bike and gravel events – from the hard to the ridiculous

From the hard to the ridiculous to the plain scary

Sun, Jan 06, 2019 01:02
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How did our 2018 mountain biking trend predictions stand up?

Did our crystal ball work out?

Fri, Jan 04, 2019 01:23
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Will your next bike be a gravel bike?

Raleigh and Whyte tell us why this new category isn't just bike industry hype

Wed, Dec 12, 2018 02:26
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The best 2018 front lights for cycling — 40-light beam comparison plus how-to-choose guide

Everything you need to know about what to put on your bars to light your way

Mon, Oct 29, 2018 11:42
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Off-Road’s Dirty Shorts: Trail Pack Essentials

Jon tell us about his ride pack essentials

Fri, Oct 26, 2018 02:26
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Video: Mason InSearchOf launched – steel frame, 29er wheels and dropper post

Big unveiling of the steel, 29er adventure bike

Fri, Oct 12, 2018 11:45
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Race Report: The Ex Enduro 2018

Blind enduro in its purest form, a real gem of an event

Fri, Sep 21, 2018 12:09
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Can you change the travel of a RockShox Reverb dropper post?

The long and short of tweaking drop travel

Wed, Aug 15, 2018 03:11
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Ride Report: Grinduro 2018

Is a mountain bike the ultimate gravel machine?

Wed, Aug 08, 2018 02:30
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Interview: Henry Bosch, Shimano Europe Product Manager on the new XTR M9100 and M9120

Oneupmanship, bite points and electronic trickery....

Wed, Jul 04, 2018 16:10
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The Malverns Classic 2018 – retro from start to finish

Find out what happened all weekend, plus flick through our huge photo gallery

Mon, Jun 18, 2018 06:43
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Ride feature: The Ladies of the Lakes

A Lakeland adventure exploring Britain's backyard

Wed, Jun 13, 2018 01:31
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5 mountain bike setup mistakes to avoid – we’ve been there so you don’t have to

We learnt the long, hard way - you don't have to be the same

Fri, Jun 08, 2018 02:34
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Vlog: MTBMeetup One Planet Adventure Llandegla – our weekend away at the best bike event to stem from social media!

When social media turns out a very good thing.....

Tue, Jun 05, 2018 02:22
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Is the Welsh Gravity Enduro mash up format the best way to get started at enduro racing?

We race the Welsh Gravity Enduro to find out..

Mon, May 21, 2018 12:24
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How To: Protect your bike frame by fitting Invisiframe

Protecting a new frame, the first stage in the big Cotic bike build

Wed, May 16, 2018 05:00
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Vlog: Specialized Trail Days – bikes, sun and Stumpjumpers in the Lake District

Bikes, sun and Stumpjumpers in the Lake District

Thu, May 10, 2018 13:28
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Talking disc brake technology with SRAM

Power meters, why DOT fluid is better than mineral, how brakes really fade & more...

Sun, May 06, 2018 13:01
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