Rapha is having a 40% off summer sale on mountain bike clothing… here are our...
The British cycling kit brand has slashed prices on MTB kit, including jerseys, pants, and hip packs - here's what we think is worth checking out.Rapha Explore Zip Neck PulloverRapha has made a name...
View ArticleOlympic hopeful Evie Richards: “I went on a ride and I couldn’t cross the...
The Team GB Olympic hopeful and former World MTB XCO Champion on recovering from concussion, riding downhill on an XC bike, and learning to be happy.This Sunday Evie Richards will compete for a gold...
View ArticleI love watching downhill mountain biking, but I’d hate to see it at the Olympics
Everything from the course location to the extra IOC Olympic rules makes me shudderVali Holl celebrates at UCI DH World Cup in Leogang, Austria on June 17, 2023Why not downhill? It’s a question I ask...
View ArticleTrek launches new electric Slash+ enduro bike with TQ motor and bigger...
The Slash high-pivot enduro bike goes electric with compact, silent TQ motor and brand new 580Wh battery as Trek expand its e-bike line-up.Trek Slash+With its new electrified Slash+, Trek is the latest...
View ArticleWhat mountain bikes are the top XC racers riding at the Paris Olympics?
From the Pinarello Dogma XC, to the Specialized S-Works Epic 8, there's going to be a lot of bling XC race bike on fighting for eyeballs at this year's Paris Olympics.F-PODIUM UNLIMITED EFFORTThe Paris...
View ArticlePidock’s last lap overtake was just ‘part of racing’ says Olympic Mountain...
While the Paris 2024 crowd booed Pidcock's audacious inside line, French rival Viktor Koretzky concedes it was a legitimate move.ELANCOURT, FRANCE - JULY 29: (L-R) Victor Koretzky of Team France...
View Article“Disgusting boos”: How the mainstream media reacted to Tom Pidcock’s gold
Pidcock was a “daredevil”, “Iron Man”, “Flash”, possessor of “superb bike-handling skills” and “le Britannique” according to the non-mountain bike pressELANCOURT, FRANCE - JULY 29: Gold medalist Thomas...
View ArticleThe best bikes of Ard Rock: from Joe Barnes’ custom Hope HB.916 to a 1996 GT...
I've seen it all at the Rock this year: pink and purple paintjobs, short cranks, protoype Hope lever blades, 730mm bars, Panaracer 26in tyres, protype 28 spoke Hunt wheels, steel frames and loads...
View ArticleDropper frames, wireless gears, upside down forks, hi-tech motors, and much...
Don't miss this round-up of the weird and wonderful new bikes and kit on show at the bike industry's biggest trade show – Eurobike. Hottest bikes and gear of Eurobike 2024We might only be eight months...
View ArticleBikePark Wales confirms massive expansion including 46 new trails and on-site...
Wales' largest bike park announces 33-year lease and huge development plan including dozens of new trails, skills areas, and 'glamping' pods.BikePark WalesBikePark Wales has confirmed the exciting...
View ArticlePolymer cord spokes and ‘hairless’ tyres – the tricks Tom Pidcock’s mechanic...
Tom Pidcock stunned the world with his audacious victory in the Paris 2024 Olympic Mountain Bike Cross-Country, but what are the marginal gains to his equipment that helped him to that second gold...
View ArticleCoed y Brenin visitor centre among three riding spots under renewed threat as...
Natural Resources Wales has a £13 million hole to plug in its budget, with 265 jobs potentially on the line, and this could lead to the closure of the visitor centre at the birthplace of mountain...
View ArticleNow you can listen to the MBR Show as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon...
The MBR Show is now available as a podcast on many of the major platforms, so you can listen in the car, on the train, in then gym, or even while you're doing the washing up!Still image taken from the...
View ArticleFord screeches into the e-bike market with new Bronco and Mustang models,...
The automotive brand Ford has joined the growing list of car manufacturers chucking their hats in the e-bike ring.Ford Bronco e-bikeFord has joined the likes of McLaren, Mercedes, and Porsche, by...
View ArticleYT launches its most head-turning Jeffsy yet – the Uncaged 14 with wild paint...
Dream build YT Jeffsy build is a real head turner with trick components and a wild paint job. YT Jeffsy Uncaged 14YT’s latest Uncaged special edition model is truly something else. Originally a very...
View ArticleWhy Schwalbe’s new Albert and Shredda radial tyres could change everything
More grip, comfort and compliance, all with much higher pressures for puncture protection and support... look out MaxxisSchwalbe has two new tyres out, called the Albert and Shredda, they both use...
View ArticleDon’t misss this Jamis Dakar full-suspension bike on sale at its lowest ever...
If you're looking for an entry-level full-suspension bike, this Jamis Dakar is a quality option and it's currently on sale at just £799!Jamis Dakar full-suspension bikeHigh levels of stock continue to...
View ArticleClips vs Flats: Which type of pedals/shoes are right for you?
We break down the age-old mountain biking debate and help you decide whether clipless or flats are right for you.Clips Vs Flats? Which is the right shoe and pedal for you?Deciding on whether to make...
View ArticleI love enduro racing, but competing with a mate at Enduro2 in the alps made...
Enduro2 takes place on some of the best trails in the French alps, and being a two-person team event, means I got to enjoy it with a friend!Enduro2 2024There aren’t many mountain bike events around...
View ArticleMountain bikes are more expensive than ever, but if you’re buying your first...
Bikes have doubled in price in the last few decades, but is that the scourge of inflation or greedy corporations?Bikes are really bloomin’ expensive now: Google knows it, your local bike shop knows it,...
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