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Dunne, not dusted: 2025 world downhill bronze medallist Rónán Dunne on his comeback from big injury

The Irishman had a superb season last year, winning the Les Gets World Cup and taking third in the UCI Downhill World Championships. Things haven’t gone to plan in recent months but he’s back racing and he’s targeting a big end of season

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 10:26
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“We’re probably the best positioned to adapt to changes”: How does the smallest of bike brands stay afloat in 2026?

We catch up with Thom Dawley of Dawley Bikes to learn how he keeps his head above water during some of the most difficult times in the industry

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 14:39
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What does Bear Frame Supplies’ closure mean for UK frame builders?

Last week, Peak District-based Bear Frame Supplies closed shop, which could impact many British frame builders and brands. We asked three of its most prominent clients what it means for the UK frame building industry

Thu, Aug 13, 2026 14:00
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World record holder Alex McCormack on his entry into ultra racing, cross training and transitioning to a full time racer

Alex McCormack is one of the best ultra racers out there, having scored victories in races such as the Atlas Mountain Race and Highland Trail 550 amongst others. We caught up with him as he prepares for a crack at the grueling Colorado Trail Race.

Mon, Aug 03, 2026 14:00
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“I don’t think governing bodies have fully caught up with what real gravel racing is yet”: Kevin Vermaak; from Cape Epic to Gravel Burn

We speak with the man who created pure offroad racing fire and magic from dreams and toil in the wilds of South Africa

Thu, Dec 18, 2025 14:00
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From a puppy printed logo to half of the UK market share: How Muddy Fox brought mountain biking to the British masses

While the evolution of American mountain biking is etched in Californian dust and myth, at just about the same time, in the mud of old Blighty, a whole home-brewed Brit MTB scene was also rising fast. This is the tale of Muddy Fox

Mon, Dec 15, 2025 14:00
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Racing and winning mountain bike races at 70: the secrets and strategies behind Ned Overend’s incredible longevity

Ned Overend is one of the original legends of mountain biking, and at 70 years of age, the former cross country world champ is still winning races and beating riders a quarter of his age. We tracked Ned down to learn the secrets of his speed

Mon, Oct 27, 2025 15:42
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Racing and winning mountain bike races at 70: the secrets and strategies behind Ned Overend’s incredible longevity

Ned Overend is one of the original legends of mountain biking, and at 70 years of age, the former cross country world champ is still winning races and beating riders a quarter of his age. We tracked Ned down to learn the secrets of his speed

Mon, Oct 27, 2025 15:36
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“All of the options were there, but not on the same bike”: Carbon Wasp’s founder talks UK manufacturing, the rise of the gearbox, and building mountain bikes for British riders

We chat with Carbon Wasp's Adrian Smith about how the brand came to be, and the future of gearboxes

Wed, May 28, 2025 14:00
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Is ‘downduro’ the future of mountain bikes? How Tahnee Seagrave’s race-winning Orbea Rallon was made

As Orbea’s unique new Rallon downhill (but also enduro) beast has finally been unveiled, we managed to get an exclusive insight into its creation and backstory

Sat, May 24, 2025 09:00
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