Herne Hill Velodrome receives £163,000 grant from Rapha Foundation

Herne Hill Velodrome, a cycling centre in London, will receive $200,000 (£163,000) from the Rapha Foundation for increasing its availability of off-road facilities and hiring an off-road development officer.  Mountain bike Icons – the greatest riders of all time 2023 UK gravel events – the best off-road races of the year Have you seen our … Read more

Mountain Bike Icons – the Nick Craig story

[Words by Steve Thomas / Photos by Man Down Media, Nick Craig and Steve Thomas]As a bonafide veteran of the sport, you’ll struggle to scan through the British National MTB Series or cyclo-cross results from the past 40 years and not find the name of Hayfield-based Nick Craig etched somewhere at the top end of … Read more

Giant’s new 2023 Reign enduro bike builds on its versatility

Eagled-eyed enduro fans may have noticed Giant Factory team riders plummetting down the EWS’s stages aboard something a little different looking. Today, Giant has pulled the covers on the all new Reign and Reign Advanced, a new enduro bike that benefits from more suspension, an updated geometry, and a host of fresh tech.  Enduro mountain biking … Read more

Albion Zoa Insulated Jacket review

The Albion Zoa Insulated Jacket is a multi-functional garment created to be worn on and off the bike as a mid or outer layer. It’s a warm garment, but likely too warm for the vast majority of riding conditions, and it’s bulkier than other options in the best winter cycling jacket segment. Endura GV500 Insulated Jacket … Read more

Mountain bike etiquette – the lowdown on trail-side manners

Mountain biking is one of the best outdoor, adventure and mindfulness activities you’ll ever participate in. Blending the proven mental health benefits of the great outdoors with the thrill of riding, mountain biking is a positive experience. Mountain bike size guide – how to get the perfect fit How to ride berms – everything you … Read more

Scott’s Lumen is a lightweight e-MTB with Spark-like traits

Scott has released the new Scott Lumen, an e-mtb that takes the frame of the Spark, and adds a powerful motor – all the while keeping the weight at 15.5kg.  Buyer’s guide: electric mountain bikes – all you need to know about e-bikes Cross-country mountain biking: everything you need to know Best mountain bike helmets … Read more

Klassmark’s Gravel Earth is an international gravel race series

There is no question about the booming popularity of gravel bike racing, and as a response to that, Girona-based event organiser Klassmark has announced Gravel Earth – a series of gravel events from around the world, all aiming to “take gravel to another level” in 2023.  2023 UK gravel events – the best off-road races … Read more

Tubolight EVO Gravel tyre inserts review

Tubolight EVO Gravel tyre inserts are designed for the tyre sizes used by the vast majority of gravel riders, ranging from 37mm to 45mm. Much like its rivals, the inserts claim to protect against pinch flats and improve ride quality – but the Tubolight EVO is a step beyond competitors in key areas.Tyre inserts have been increasing … Read more

Rapha launches Merino Trail collection for mountain biking

Rapha has expanded its Performance Trailwear collection by adding four merino wool tops to the range. Designed for trails, the brand says this collection is designed to optimise airflow and allow for a complete range of motion – and keep you stink-free.  The best mountain bike jerseys for women – ladies kit that has been … Read more

Best MTB pants 2025 – mountain bike trousers for all conditions

When the temperature begins to plummet, having the added coverage from the best MTB pants is a game changer. A good pair of pants or trousers offer protection from both the elements and flying debris. Thanks to improvements in both materials and design, contemporary mountain bike pants are almost unrecognisable from the original motocross garments of yesteryear – … Read more