Lightweight, breathable, and mega comfortable, the Oakley DRT3 MIPS is everything you’d expect from one of the best mountain bike helmets. However, the silicone sweat guard and chin strap cause it to stumble, holding it back from being a truly excellent lid. When should you replace your bicycle helmet? ION Traze Amp MIPS Helmet review The best … Read more
Cannock Chase, a popular trail centre just 40 minutes from Birmingham, is the location for this year’s Commonwealth Games cross-country mountain bike race that takes place on 3 August. Buyer’s guide to mountain bikes – get the best MTB for you Gravel bike vs mountain bike: what are the differences? Buying your first mountain bike: the complete … Read more
[Words by Steve Thomas]The early 1990s were a golden era for British cross-country mountain bike racing. Between garnering UCI status in 1990 and the first Olympic XCO title bout in Atlanta in 1996, there were a handful of Brits regularly flirting with UCI MTB World Cup and World Championship podiums including Penkridge-based Gary Foord. We caught up with Staffordshire shredder … Read more
This June the second edition of the Migration Gravel Race (MGR) took place, it’s an event I took place in last year and because I enjoyed it so much I have been back to East Africa three times in the last year all for gravel riding trips. So when returning this time, I thought it … Read more
[Words by Pete Smith]Muc-Off’s Rim Stix are a solid pair of tyre levers with some neat features and perform very well across the board. They are a touch heavier and less compact than some other options though. 11 tools every home bike mechanic should own CushCore Bead Dropper tyre lever review The best multitools for … Read more
Five Cool Things is off-road.cc’s Friday curation of all the latest products that have recently come through our doors. Everything listed here will shortly receive an in-depth review but we like to get our readers excited and, to whet your appetites, we’ll be previewing some of the gadgets that have impressed us so far. Gravel events: Hotchillee … Read more
Ritchey’s new WCS Zeta GX wheelset have been designed to shine among the best gravel wheels field with a special focus on reliability and top performance. Gravel bike geometry: everything you need to know The best gravel bikes and adventure bikes you can buy for around £1,000 Ritchey Outback frameset review The brand-new Ritchey WCS Zeta GX wheelset … Read more
Appearances can be deceiving and none more so, in cycling, than when it comes to the best gravel bikes. Although these on-trend frames might look like road bikes with larger tyres, they are designed and engineered for different purposes. We’ll take you on a deep dive into gravel bike geometry, to show how and why … Read more
Imagine 350km on every possible off-road (and road) surface, many laughs, few tired moments and a memorable, nearly historical experience. That is how I would summarise the 2022 London-Paris Gravel edition. Buyer’s guide to gravel & adventure bikes Gravel bike vs mountain bike: what are the differences? 11 of the best electric gravel bikes you … Read more
As a genuine contender in hotly contested best bike panniers and pannier racks category, the Tailfin Cargo Cage represents a simple yet versatile option to use when looking to carry more on the bike. Passport Lug-Kage fork rack review Ortlieb Fork-Pack review 13 of the best ways to attach gear to your mountain or gravel … Read more
