Rab‘s Cindercrino Zip Tee is an excellent lightweight Merino gravel riding/mountain bike jersey from one of the bastions of the UK outdoor industry. It has excellent breathability, a lovely soft feel and superior odour management for multi-day trips. Available in three colours and five sizes it’s one of the better options current available among the best … Read more
The Vitus Mythique 27 VRX is an award-winning entry-level trail bike. At £2,100, it’s hard to beat the spec level of this VRX model – it’s a fantastic all-around trail bike with spot-on modern geometry that means it climbs like a billy goat and is an absolute hoot when things head downwards. Only its somewhat portly weight … Read more
The Scorpion Race Enduro M is the latest tyre to hit Pirelli’s mountain bike tyre range. Providing a soft compound and heavy protection for enduro- and trail-style riding, it supplies oodles of grip through an impressive range of conditions. While increased wear and drag will put all but the racer off from using it as a rear tyre, … Read more
The Northwave Tailwhip Eco Evo shoes are a sustainable option from Northwave, using Michelin soles that give impressive amounts of grip. The shoes are really comfy and come at a decent price, too. As far as the best mountain bike shoes go, these are a great option if you’re someone that likes riding with flat pedals. Best … Read more
Brae Cycling’s Carin handlebar bag is an excellent small-capacity waterproof bag for a compact sleeping kit or your post-ride clothing that can be easily stuffed into the open-ended design. It has an air-release valve to help you push your kit in at one end, foam spacers for frame and handlebar clearance and a light clip. It’s well thought out and great value … Read more
We’ve heard it time and time again from both brands and the racers themselves, cross-country mountain biking tracks are getting more demanding and more technical. But after watching Tom Pidcock’s legendary XCO World Championship win, it got me thinking: does the increasing challenge of XC race tracks actually lead to good racing? What is downcountry? Are flat pedals worth … Read more
This competition is now closed and we can now announce the winner!Congratulations to: Aaron Milne A representative from Trek UK will be in contact with you shortly to sort out your prizes.Many thanks to everybody else who entered, better luck next time.It’s competition time again and this week we’ve teamed up with our good friends at Trek UK … Read more
Great tracks make for terrific mountain bike racing, and the Glentress venue had technical track features aplenty. Typically Scottish weather ensured that those features remained tricky to master at race pace, enhancing the race spectacle for the local crowds. Trail mountain biking – everything you need to know The ultimate guide to frame materials: what’s … Read more
Get ready for a roundup of the latest cycling tech news which have been the talking points this week. Major players like Trek, YT, and Santa Cruz have unveiled new bike models, while a brand-new Pinarello Dogma XC HT made its debut on the Scottish World Championship tracks. We’ve also seen some revamped designs and … Read more
After a long day on the roads from Thornhill in southern Scotland, the wooden bike that had been created by Endura for the Forgotten Legend project rumbled across the finish line at Glasgow’s Riverside Museum, cheered on by a whole group of supporters on the evening of 10 August. The excitement to see the historical … Read more
