[Words by Steve Thomas]EF Education–EasyPost’s alternative racer Lachlan Morton has become a cult-like figure in offroad racing, and he is a huge role model to many aspiring and established riders alike. As the hallowed dust on his Unbound Gravel victory settled, we caught up with him to hear his thoughts on the changes in the … Read more
Tried and tested at Unbound Gravel, the new Parcours FKT ushers in the world’s first wheelset optimised entirely around aerodynamics and the rigours of gravel racing. FKT is an acronym for Fastest Known Time – a gravel racing/adventure term used to validate the Fastest Known Time across a specific segment of trail. Gravel bike racing … Read more
Delivered by Prologo’s gravity and e-MTB off-shoot Proxim, the Nembo is a base-level saddle that’s impressed owing to its near-perfect shape. It fits me like a glove, providing immediate comfort and support, however, deeper into the ride, the minimal padding and lack of flex becomes a limiting factor. Best mountain bike saddles – the best … Read more
Castelli is not the first company to integrate a hydration bladder into a jersey or top but it is one of a few new options on the market aiming at gravel riders where aerodynamics and the ability to stay fuelled over long distances is vital. But with a premium price, no bladder and fewer features than a … Read more
While we’ve already touched down on home soil, Eurobike 2024 and the show has been huge for tech news. Not only has Specialized brought an all-new Stumpjumper to the fray but Merida has unveiled the latest iteration of the Big.Trail, DJI has dipped its toe into the world of e-MTB. There’s a lot more to cover, … Read more
Bikepacking, rain and rainbows. This latest edit brings together Jenny Graham, the fastest female to travel around the world on her bicycle and Bikepacking Scotland author, filmmaker and world travelling single-speed cyclist Markus Stitz where they set out on a new adventure – this time following the Moray Speyside Coast in Scotland. This is nothing unusual for … Read more
As you read this, we might still be galivanting through Eurobike’s many halls but that doesn’t mean that we’ve forgotten about the five coolest things to reach off.road.cc HQ for testing. This week, we’ve got Vecnum’s vibration-damping stem, the Merida Big.Trail and GT’s gravel bike. On top of that, there’s kit from Rapha and Crankbrothers. The best … Read more
Europe’s biggest bike show, Eurobike, is finally here and, with 2024 already a bumper year for bike and tech releases, we expect this year’s show to be even bigger than before. We’re currently at the show and will be updating this article with the coolest and whackiest new things we find as we go. Mountain … Read more
[Words by Steve Thomas // Photography by Tom Ritchey]Long before the mountain bike was even conceived, on the dusty mountain trails of 1970s Santa Cruz, in Northern California, a young teenage Tom Ritchey was already taking on epic long-distance off-road rides on his road bike and was already building bike frames and parts. 13 riders … Read more
It might look like something that Will Ferrell might wear to the Roxbury but Bluegrass has hit the nail firmly on the head with the Seamless Lite D3O. Complete with rather serious breathability claims, the Seamless Lite is a fully certified back protector that can genuinely be worn during any ride, boosting protection with little penalty. … Read more
