Finnish Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas and the team behind SBT GRVL have announced FNLD GRVL, a new gravel event in Lahti, Finland, planned for June 2023. Buyer’s guide to gravel & adventure bikes Opinion: We need to be more specific about what ‘gravel’ is How to plan gravel routes The new gravel race event … Read more
The Pipedream Cycles Alice frame and fork is a do-it-all adventure bike – a master of some while surprisingly capable overall. It’s a long-distance off-road bike, with a firm bias to bikepacking and gravel riding – but can handle a wide range of other duties with ease, too. The best gravel and adventure bikes you can … Read more
[Words by Rhian Atherton]The Altura Kielder Women’s Lightweight 3/4 jersey is a stretchy, very simple fitted jersey with cropped sleeves made from a moisture-wicking material. It’s a great choice for warmer conditions if comfort is a priority over features. The best mountain bike jerseys for women – ladies kit that has been tried and tested Nukeproof Blackline … Read more
[Words by Pete Smith]The SCOTT Trail Storm Insuloft AL vest is a well-thought-out, lightweight, insulated riding vest that SCOTT says is tailored specifically for mountain bike use – offering up an extra degree of warmth and damp weather protection to keep your core happy on those chilly days on the bike. It’s surprisingly versatile and well priced but … Read more
Endura reckons that heads are pretty important, and we certainly agree. With that, the brand has announced its updated range of skid lids, all coming with fresh tech with the goal of creating some of the best helmets on the market. When should you replace your bicycle helmet? Buyer’s guide to mountain bike helmets: get … Read more
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the organisers of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships have announced that the mountain bike cross-country and cross-country Marathon competitions will take place in Glentress, Scotland. Cross-Country racing – where next for the UK? The best hardtail and full-suspension mountain bikes you can buy for around £1,500 Meet Team … Read more
Team ORCC has wrapped up its fifth month of racing. During May, we catch up with Brad as he takes on Dirty Reiver, Matt Page as he hunts some KOMs, Liam Cahill makes what might be the mistake of the century and Liam M gets incredibly wet. Here’s what the guys got up to in … Read more
[Words by Finley Newmark]Girona has always been known for its gravel/MTB riding but in the last few years, like the rest of the world, it has really blown up. There are now more gravel group rides, events and races everywhere. Because of this, there are also increasing amounts of routes, paths, and single tracks that I have … Read more
Words & photos by Mike SteadAdding to the excellent Tailfin Alloy Rack, the 20L AP20 Trunk Top Bag provides secure, waterproof and quickly-removable luggage to your system. Reviewed: Tailfin AeroPack S Reviewed: Tailfin Carbon Suspension Fork Mount Stash more with Tailfin’s Mini Cage Tailfin has built a well-deserved reputation for lightweight, rock-solid racks that are … Read more
When is gravel not gravel? Pretty much all the time, according to writer (and organiser of races such as Gritfest) Matt Page, who reckons that, much like the many subgenres of mountain biking, we need to start being more specific about what sort of gravel riding – or bike – you mean. Let him explain: The best … Read more
