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From bike fit to bike handling skills, here’s what mountain bikers can learn from gravel

The difference between cycling genres can create a bit of a divide, but what if I told you that gravel could teach mountain bikers a thing or two?

Tue, Oct 06, 2026 13:54

Rimpact TMD V2 tuned mass damper

Small, very specific but useful gains but at a cost

£200.00

Tue, Oct 06, 2026 11:00

Pirelli revamps MTB tyre line up with simpler naming and fast-rolling option

Simpler Scorpion-themed naming delivers more options and an all-new tread pattern

Tue, Sep 22, 2026 13:30

Shimano Deore M6200 four piston brakes

Easier bleeding, refined ergonomics, and solid trail power: the trail riders’ standard

£149.99

Tue, Sep 22, 2026 09:51

Winter in the UK. Batch, Long Mynd, Shropshire

Every off-road rider should know the law around rights of way

The English and Welsh rights of way system may be archaic, but all off-road riders should know their workings – and make wise trail decisions based on them.

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 14:00

9 classic British mountain bike brands lost to time

With the sad recent decline of Raleigh, we take a look at 10 classic British brands popular in the early days of mountain biking that are either no more, or have lost their former glory

Mon, Sep 07, 2026 14:00

Is cycling’s doping problem about to hit ultra racing? Why an elite ultra cyclist is increasingly concerned about the lack of testing in this growing discipline

Doping rumours are rife within the ultra-distance racing community, and with it being so difficult to police, there's a real threat of a big and somewhat unknown problem. Matt spoke to a top-level ultra athlete under the condition of anonymity to learn more

Thu, Sep 03, 2026 14:00

32-inch wheels enter top-level DH and Tom Pidcock takes gold: UCI Mountain Bike World Championships debrief

With the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships done and dusted, we take a look back at the racing, and the outstanding British performances

Tue, Sep 01, 2026 14:00

The revolution and evolution of XC: How cross-country racing has changed in the UK and beyond

Cross-country racing has changed massively from its humble beginnings. We take a look at the XC evolution over the last 40 years

Mon, Aug 31, 2026 11:00

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