Flyup 417

Flyup 417 well and truly lives up to its name as it’s located just off of the A417, overlooking the city of Gloucester. Where many trail centres claim to have something for everyone, Flyup 417 really does as it offers everything from balance bike slalom loops to indoor pump tracks and 50-foot booters.Flyup 417 has its roots … Read more

The Stashed SpaceRail is a clothes rail for your bikes

Stashed Products has recognised that the pandemic has made people reevaluate space in their homes and the emphasis on organisation and the maximisation of space as many of us spent more time at home. The brand has now launched SpaceRail, a new method of bike storage that’s said to reduce storage volume by 50%. First … Read more

PNW Components Loam Pedal review

The Loam Pedals are PNW Components’ first go at flat pedals and the brand has done a respectable job. They’ve proven to shrug off pedal strikes and spin just as well now as the day they were installed. They offer shed loads of grip, but the shape and feel is very much an acquired taste. The best mountain … Read more

Video: Esperanto – Teton Gravity Research drops trailer for new MTB film

Teton Gravity Research (TGR), the global leader in action and adventure lifestyle media, has unveiled the trailer for its new film Esperanto, which explores how mountain bikers can share their stoke of the sport through the universal language of two wheels, regardless of their native tongue. Video: Gee Atherton’s The Knife Edge Komoot announces the second … Read more

Team ORCC: Brad battles it out on the beach for April

We are now kicking off our fifth month of 2022 with all of the team’s racers at different points in their seasons. Brad is well and truly in the thick of it and has given Matt’s event, Battle on the Beach, a thorough crack. In other news, Liam has finished his first enduro of the … Read more

Five things that weren’t cool – until enduro happened

Since being invented as a rally-style mountain bike race format by some fast Frenchmen, enduro has taken over the mountain bike world. The surge of interest has also led to a whole load of enduro specific products and fashions, some of which we’re pretty sure we’ve seen before. The best ways to find new mountain bike … Read more

Goodyear unveils new moto inspired Newton tyres

Goodyear has introduced two brand new tyres into the line up. Featuring new tread patterns that draw inspiration from tyres found on motocross bikes, the Newton MTR and MTF tyres are designed for trail, right through to e-bike use. The fresh rubber also makes use of the brand’s Intended Usage Derived Construction. Here’s everything you need … Read more

7 events to check out this bank holiday weekend

It’s time for a long weekend! And what better way to spend it than with bikes… Even if you’re not wanting to race or ride yourself, we’ve gathered a list of cycling events you can go spectate this bank holiday weekend.  ​Bikepacking basics: bike repair and first-aid kit Sisters of Send festival to take place in … Read more

5 cool things—new kit from Rab, Continental, Fulcrum and LOOK

As we’re now well within the midst of spring and with summer just around the corner, we’re dusting off our bikepacking kit and getting ready to explore our local countryside. To help our testers who are lusting for adventure, we’ve got some new kit from Rab. For those who prefer things a bit more mountain bike … Read more