Birzman’s Packman range is designed for bikepacking and attaches to various parts of the bike. These can be mixed and matched to cater to your individual needs. The Birzman Packman Saddle Pack pictured here features a waterproof roll-top bag, that offers sturdy and fully waterproof storage. It fared impressively on our bikepacking testing but is it a … Read more
The UCI Mountain Bike World Championships return to the high Alps this week in France. Les Gets hasn’t hosted the World Championship since 2004, and riders will be tested on a classically steep and technical French cross-country mountain biking track. With altitude. A lot of altitude. Best hardtail mountain bikes 2022 hardtails for every budget … Read more
The successful, record-breaking Scottish cyclist Rab Wardell has passed away in his sleep, aged 37.Wardell’s partner, Olympian Katie Archibald, said she tried desperately to save him. She made an emotional statement in a social media post on Wednesday morning. I think you’ve heard that Rab died yesterday morning. I still don’t understand what’s happened; if this is … Read more
Enduro mountain biking is taking the world by storm as it’s offering competitive racing for all levels of riders. The best bit is that it can be very similar to your Sunday ride, but with timing chips and taped trails. You can even check out off-road.cc’s own enduro antics and Meet Team ORCC – off-road.cc’s very … Read more
Stayer has produced a lightweight wheelset that balances stiffness and durability in what is a truly all-round option. The optional Hope RS4 hubs are a great addition, with quick pick-up, lots of colour choices and solid support network. That said, how does the British brand fair among the best gravel wheels on the market? Scribe Carbon Gravel … Read more
Gravel Rides Scotland is Ed Shoote’s first shot as a book author, but his long experience as an adventure cyclist shines through the well-thought routes and gravel riding advice. The book is very informative and packs in a bunch of great routes around Scotland – although there are some areas not covered. The book includes 28 routes, … Read more
Lizard Skins says the Charger Evo Single-Sided Lock-On grip is the most complex grip the brand has ever created. Its dual pattern texture combined with a soft-rubber compound results in a superbly comfortable grip that offers more than enough traction for gloved and gloveless riding. Is it worthy of a spot on our best MTB … Read more
The best hardtail mountain bikes are perfect for all kinds of riders, especially beginners looking to buy their first mountain bike. A hardtail is a great way of learning the craft, understanding bike dynamics and the way weight distribution works. If you are in the market for a new hardtail, read on for everything you need to … Read more
Despite crashing on the first lap, 23-year-old Tom Pidcock dominated the race at the European Championships on Friday, becoming the first Briton to win the title. The ultimate buyer’s guide to hardtail mountain bikes Gravel bike vs mountain bike: what are the differences? Cross-Country racing – where next for the UK? After five laps on … Read more
If you want to go bikepacking and use a mountain bike fitted with a dropper post, there are a few hurdles you often need to overcome. Straight Cut has designed this bag specifically for use with a dropper post when used with a specific adapter, and the performance it delivers is really good. The volume may sound … Read more
