For almost any modern cyclist, the shift to a tubeless tyre set up drastically improves a bike’s ride. However, the sealant you should have sloshing around your tyre won’t fix every hole. Thankfully, there are a variety of kits to plug those pesky punctures mid-ride. Here’s our guide to help you pick the best tubeless … Read more
Like with mountain bikes, it’s been equally as tough to wrangle a gravel bike these past 18-months due to the pandemic, BREXIT and even the Suez Canal drama, but that hasn’t stopped us. We’ve managed to get our filthy mitts on a bunch of gravel bikes this year, including full carbon featherweights and steel framed … Read more
This has been another adventurous year for me, and I have maintained consistent riding. While events and racing are still gradually returning, highlights include success and Fastest Known Times on routes including the Trans Cambrian Way and King Alfreds Way; both record times still stand at the time of writing this. The state of XC in … Read more
Like any industry that wants to sell things – and that’s all of them – the world of bikes relies on carefully crafted marketing to get its message out. Mostly it’s just shouting about how good their stuff is. Still, a few sneaky phrases often land in the marketing copy that doesn’t really mean anything. … Read more
Every now and then, somebody produces a product where you think, “What a great idea; I wish I’d thought of that; it’s so simple.” JACK the Bike Rack fits that bill perfectly. With no tools required, it fits on your bars quickly and offers a cargo platform pretty much regardless of what type of bike … Read more
As Christmas is getting ever nearer perhaps 5 cool things is getting even more important for those last-minute gift ideas. This week, we’ve got you covered with a pile of fresh kit in for testing from brands such as Shimano, Scott, Bontrager, Muc-Off, and Fist. Here’s the gear you can expect to be reviewed soon. … Read more
Located just 20 minutes off the A303, Wind Hill B1kepark is a mecca for those with a penchant for airtime. Although Wind Hill is known for its mega jumps, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re an airtime novice or a seasoned pro. There are also a number of techy trails thrown in for good measure.Wind … Read more
For me, 2021 has been very much about getting back into the swing of things, as I’m sure has been the case for everyone else. I’ve been getting back out to my favourite trails, back into a bit of racing, and testing some weird and wonderful kit. Should I turn my 29er into a mullet … Read more
As cycling routes and challenges go, few can surpass the Highland Trail 550. This huge 550-mile route in the Scottish Highlands is raced each May when the weather is most amenable, and it’s completed as a self-supported ride with a mass-start. Liam Glenn wins the HT550 2021 How to prepare for your first gravel race – … Read more
Muc-Off’s Tubeless Rim Tape makes up part of the brand’s tubeless range offering a durable and easy to fit rim tape. It comes with enough tape to seal four rims and a rad design. To be honest, there’s not much to complain about apart from the price. The best trail and enduro mountain bike wheelsets, … Read more
