Offroad Archives

“I’m winning races, and I believe you’ve got to be as clean and transparent as you possibly can”: Victor Bosoni on how he won the Tour Divide… and THAT Traka controversy

At just 24 years of age and in only his third season of ultra racing, Dijon’s biking mustard, Victor Bosoni, has already won many of the biggest long-haul races out there. In late June, the Factor-Rapha rider took on his first Tour Divide, a gruelling 2,745-mile bike-packing off-road race from Banff in Canada to the … Read more

Giant Reign Advanced E+ 2 e-MTB

The Giant Reign Advanced E+ is a full-power, hard-hitting enduro e-bike that devours rough terrain in a controlled and predictable manner thanks to a well-proven Maestro suspension system. The adjustments on offer allow the characteristics of the ride to change from a high-speed monster-truck to something a little more playful. The SyncDrive motor system provides … Read more

Chinese bikes, MTBs from the pros and prototype brakes: All the best mountain bikes and kit from Ard Rock 2026

Ard Rock needs absolutely no introduction. Throughout its many, many years, it’s become renowned as the greatest mountain bike festival in the UK, as it welcomes riders to the incredibly windy hills of Swaledale to test their mettle against some awesome tracks. But it’s not all about racing, as in tow is one of the … Read more

Cross country or trail? We take a look at Canyon’s genre-straddling Lux Trail and more from Topeak, Cast, Adidas and Albek

We’re back with yet another Five Cool Things. This week, we’re going to take a glance at Canyon’s latest mountain bike, Topeak’s pressure gauge with a bit of a difference, grips from Cast, Adidas’s riding shades, and Albek’s low-capacity backpack, all ahead of testing. Let’s go ahead and dive in.But before we get stuck into … Read more

Kali’s Kru helmet gets world first titanium chin-bar to blend DH protection with lightweight

Kali is a brand that rarely follows the norm. From bamboo-built straps to its interesting Conehead technology, it goes about its own way, however, the new Kru helmet takes lightweight full-face protection into uncharted territory with its unique titanium chinbar. We’ve got all of the details.Kali reckons that the Kru is the first ever helmet … Read more

This wild new German gravel bike could “redefine gravel racing and everyday adventure riding”, claims its creator

Sometimes we might miss the occasional interesting new bike story in our inbox when the bike in question doesn’t particularly stand out aesthetically… well, German innovator Silverback has made quite sure that won’t happen with the release of its very unique SilverRider gravel bike series, a machine it claims could “redefine” the category thanks to … Read more

Coast Optics Nita XL Photochromatic

The Coast Optics Nita XL glasses offer tonnes of coverage, excellent comfort and appreciable fog resistance in an environmentally-friendly package. These are without a doubt some of the best riding shades currently on the market, especially at this price.Coast Optics Nita XL – Technical detailsBrainchild of a pair of Brits based in Whistler, Coast Optics … Read more

Specialized unveils Ultralight version of its genre-bending Turbo Levo R Ultralight e-MTB, shedding weight down to just 18.8kg

Earlier this year, Specialized unveiled the all new Turbo Levo R, and with it claimed to have invented a whole new genre of electric mountain bike that it dubbed ‘electric rally’: a full-sus e-MTB in every way, but lighter and more nimble with shorter travel (140mm at the front and 130mm rear) for those who … Read more

Gloria All Gravel Titanium SRAM Force

Gloria’s All Gravel Titanium SRAM Force is a beast of a machine with huge tyre clearance, all the mounting points you could need for adventuring, and a geometry sheet that balances all-day comfort with the zest for just getting the power down and having a blast. Above all else, though, the All Gravel is amazing … Read more

Modern machinery for modern gravel: How I took second place at the Welsh Gravel Championships

Gravel racing has evolved rapidly in recent years, with courses demanding endurance, skill and equipment capable of handling everything thrown at it. The Welsh Gravel Championships was a perfect example, with 63km and 1,800m of elevation across Crychan Forest’s mix of fast gravel tracks, steep climbs and technical descents. Racing on Yoeleo’s G21 gravel bike, … Read more