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2026 nukeproof axess racing Joe Breeden. Credit: SurSun Bike Holidays – Credit: SurSun Bike Holidays

“I want to make sure I retire knowing that I gave it absolutely everything I had”: Joe Breeden on building the Nukeproof Axess Racing team

From Mid Wales to the World; downhill race ace Joe Breeden tells us all about why and how he built one of the world’s most exciting downhill teams, Nukeproof Axess Racing.

Best winter mountain bike tyres 2026: top grip for your slip

When its muddy outside, there's nothing quite like a proper set of winter tyres to keep your rubber side down. Here are the best we've tested

When does a gravel bike become a mountain bike? As the genres continue to blur, here’s how to define the gravel and MTB categories

The line between gravel and MTB is blurring rapidly, but there are a few factors that still differentiate the two - here's our guide to identifying which one's which

The 1990s really was the golden era of British mountain biking

The 1990s are often referred to as a 'golden era' for mountain biking. Steve takes a retro ride back in time armed with a just flex stem, bar ends, & all decked out in dayglo Lycra to recount the raucous ride through that defining decade

A ban on drop bars by the organisers of America’s most famous mountain bike race won’t actually solve any problems

Famously won on a drop barred MTB last year, Life Time has announced its ban on curly bars in its Leadville and Big Sugar races but is this a positive step?

Nukeproof’s new budget friendly hardtail, the Tracker, is built for simplicity and adventure

The Tracker range starts at £539 and tops out at £999

Trek Wahoo 24 Trail kid’s mountain bike review

Superb, if a little heavy, but a true mountain bike for your little ripper

£675.00

From Olympic gold to winning the 2025 UCI XCO World Champs: Jenny Rissveds reveals all on winning huge events at a young age and success at a new team

Back in September, Swedish mountain bike racer Jenny Rissveds became the XCO World Champion, some nine years on from her 2016 Rio Olympic title win. We spoke with her to find out what led to her outstanding 2025 race season.

Can we survive Iceland’s toughest MTB event? Attempting the first-ever Rift MTB stage race

Despite having no experience of cross-country racing, or riding any real distance, Liam and Ty headed out to Iceland to race their first marathon event

Craving even more mud? Six top tips for gravel riders moving to mountain biking

If you're coming into off-road riding from gravel and are tempted by even fatter tyres and rougher terrain, this article is for you