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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

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

Tons of racing and the famous retro bike show: The Malverns Classic kicks off this weekend

The UK’s largest mountain bike festival returns for yet another year. Here’s what’s in store

Mon, Aug 17, 2026 11:55

Check out this classic Pearson Cycles 531 winter trainer built by Ron Cooper, that was sold then bought back again

No excuses not to ride in the winter with this bike. Unless it's icy...

Sun, Aug 02, 2026 21:45

One of the first bikes to do it all: A deep dive into this lovingly restored Bates B.A.R. from 1948

"The Best All Rounder that breaks all records" according to the Bates catalogue of the time!

Sun, Jul 19, 2026 21:45

“I did a lot of volume, but I also did the right amount of intensity”: A conversation with John Tomac, the first rock star of mountain biking

John Tomac is one of the top mountain bike racers of all time, plus one of the sport’s greatest and most recognisable icons. We catch up with John to find out what underpinned his brilliance on the bike

Sat, Jul 18, 2026 09:00

The 2012 SOMEC Falkon 1.2 that helped secure a veteran’s championship title against some formidable ex-pros

"Be motivated like the falcon, hunt gloriously." A quote from Rumi, the 13th-century Persian poet...

Sun, Jun 14, 2026 21:45

An ode to Charlie Cunningham, a true unsung OG of mountain biking – with words from Gary Fisher, Tom Ritchey, Charlie Kelly and Joe Breeze

This is a tip of the hat to Charlie, with a little help Gary Fisher, Tom Ritchey, Charlie Kelly and Joe Breeze

Mon, Jun 08, 2026 14:00

This Hetchins Magnum Opus De Luxe is a modern(ish) retro beauty

Although visually similar to the original 1950s classic, this one was built brand new in 1997, and rides like the thoroughbred it is!

Sun, Jun 07, 2026 21:45

Gravel bikes are a lot older than you think: how the gravel bike evolved, plus comparing a 2000s ‘cross bike with a cutting edge gravel racer

Once all roads were gravel, and all bikes were gravel bikes...

Tue, May 26, 2026 17:31