Polaris Bikewear’s AM500 TX Repel shorts are built to be durable and to provide a hint of weather protection during the wetter months. However, their excellent fit, thoughtful pockets, and superb comfort make them a solid contender for year-round use. Best tried and tested waterproof and insulated winter mountain bike trousers Endura Women’s Singletrack Lite … Read more
The Privateer 161 was designed to fulfill the needs of those who race the likes of the EWS but without the support of factory teams. It’s built with the geometry to go downhill fast whilst remaining an easy climber and the frame comes teeming with features all with the aim of longevity and serviceability. Let’s take … Read more
The Gore Explore shirt is a relaxed fit riding top that uses a mix of merino and polyester. Its relaxed fit and modern, subtle style makes it a great choice for multi-days or just if you don’t like road style tops. It’s lightweight and packable, works well with a base layer or on its own … Read more
The Troy Lee Designs women’s Luxe gloves are great all-around mid-weight full-finger gloves offering trail comfort in a stylish design. However, my hands did get quite stuffy and there are more competitive gloves on the market offering a little more bang for your buck. Rapha women’s trail shorts reviewed The best winter gloves for mountain biking Your complete … Read more
Garmin’s range of data measuring tech is immense. The Forerunner 745 is a mid-range smartwatch that is predominately aimed at runners; however, it has some handy tech that makes it great at tracking cycling activities as well. Scott introduces the Patron eRIDE Discover the world of bikepacking with Komoot Everything you need to know about … Read more
Scott’s all-new ebike, the Patron eRIDE is promised to set a new standard for integration with a cleverly mounted shock, along with a sleek handlebar, internal cable routing and a 750Wh battery. With that, it’s designed to be an all-day ripper with fancy built-in lights. Here’s everything you need to know. off-road Opinion – E-bikes … Read more
The Rapha women’s trail shorts are a brand new addition to the extensive brand line-up. Offering plenty of stretch in a lightweight material, along with a home-repair kit, Rapha has certainly exceeded initial expectations for these trail shorts. The £110 price tag for a pair of trail shorts may put some off, but there are … Read more
This week’s 5 cool things sees in a whole bunch of fresh to the market kit. We’ve got even more shoes from FiveTen, Ergon’s new hip pack, Cotic’s down country ripper and a super clever track pump from Topeak that everyone in the office is unashamedly excited about. Dive in, here’s what to expect on … Read more
There’s never been a better time to hop on your bike and discover local landscapes and adventures from your front door. But why stop there? Bikepacking has boomed in recent years, offering a sense of freedom that can’t be found in package trips and traditional holidaying. But with so many places to explore and routes … Read more
Today marks the official launch of the new 150-mile cycle route, the West Kernow Way. This new route is the fourth long-distance off-road cycling route Cycling UK has launched since its riders’ route for the North Downs Way was unveiled in 2018. Riding the Derbyshire Dales with Kelly-Jane Collinge A whistle-stop overview of VAUDE’s Trail … Read more
