Darkfest is over for another year, considering the event parted ways with The Fest Series this year it will be…
2021
Schwalbe Wicked Will Tyre – All Round Fast Trail Rubber
What is it with Schwalbe’s crazy tyre nomenclature? Not to be confused with the cartoon, talking penis, Wicked Willie, the…
Midweek Movies: Racing, Prep and a Great Launch Video
Well hello, Wednesday. We meet again it seems. Is it just us, or does it feel like time is flying…
Are you looking for 30% more performance from your lube? Peaty’s has you covered!
Peaty’s release a new premium formulation of their LinkLube Premium all-weather lube boasting 30% more performance. If there is one…
BMX Star Brad Simms Joins Canyon on MTB Contract
With a recent Adidas sponsorship, BMX rider Brad Simms’ star is still rising, and this latest deal with Canyon demonstrates…
Scott Release All-New Spark RC and Spark 900
Now their fourth generation, Scott announced the launch of their all-new Spark range from XC race models to short-travel trail…
First Look: Our newest long term test rig is a custom Cotic BFE Max!
You’ve seen this frame before, and you’ve seen the parts hanging from it, but now it’s finally alive and ready…
The Duke, The Bike Ban and the Taxman | Podcast with Cycling UK
The Duke, The Bike Ban and The Taxman is neither an episode of Poirot nor a jazz band. It is…
Matt Walker Extends Contract with Madison Saracen
Madison have today announced that Matt Walker has extended his partnership with the brand until 2024. We are delighted to…
Video: DH Pros Get Fired Up at Annual iXS Not a Race Test Session
If this doesn’t get you fired up for the weekend and the first round of the UCI DH World Cup…
Commencal will be racing a prototype DH bike with Virtual High Pivot this season!
Commencal takes the covers off its latest rendition of the successful Supreme downhill bike revealing a prototype with a virtual…
Charlotte Worthington Lands Bronze Medal at Freestyle BMX Championships
A great result for the young Brit as she works on her next steps before the Tokyo Olympics. Charlotte walked…
Bike Check: Chloe Taylor’s EWS spec Privateer 161
Chloe Taylor is ready and waiting to hit the first round of the EWS in just a few weeks time,…
Santa Cruz Launches New Bronson and Juliana Roubion
Santa Cruz have just launched their new Bronson and Juliana Roubion. With a few changes for the upcoming models, here’s…
In The Hills Gang Take us to Church
All we can say is Amen. This has some seriously good vibes. Just a bunch of friends riding and having…
Women’s Progression Session: Highlights from Red Bull Formation
Red Bull Formation is such a pivotal event for women’s freeride. It puts female freeriders in the spotlight, allows them…
Stanton Bikes | Back On Track and In Stock
Way back at the end of 2018, I went to visit Dan Stanton at Stanton Bikes to check out his…
Making Up The Numbers: Reece Wilson, Nina Hoffmann and Jamie Edmondson
Let’s go racing! The 2021 Downhill World Cup is about to get underway and in this season preview episode of…
Video: Greg Minnaar’s Unfinished Business
Being consistently at the top of your game is no easy feat, especially when you’ve been doing it for such…
Video: Red Bull Preview Upcoming Downhill World Cup Season
We’re so close to round one now, in just a few days the season will commence in Leogang. Red Bull…
Review: Fi’zi:k Gravita Versor Flat Shoes
Have the Fi’zi:k Gravita Versor flat shoes knocked Andi’s current favourite flat pedal show off their podium? There is a…
Video: Throwback to 1979 in Tales From Troy
Head back to 1979 and find out from the man himself what he was up to and how things got…
Microshift Advent X 1 x 10 drivetrain review: not just for budget builds
I’ve been testing the Microshift Advent X on a number of bikes over the past few months and I’ve come…
Video: Nukeproof Have a Wild Weekend at the PMBA Enduro
Last weekend some of the Nukeproof crew headed to Graythwaite for round one of the PMBA enduro series. As well…
Enduro World Series Has Big Plans for 2022
With the promise of more racing than ever, it looks like the Enduro World Series is ready to come back…
Fresh Goods Friday 552: The Four Day Week Edition
As mountain bikers, the sun brings us a great amount of yays with very few nays. Yay to dry dusty…
Video: Adidas Five Ten Athletes Film Bike Home Videos
Adidas Five Ten decided to let their athletes loose to film their own edit. The video features Danny Macaskill, Thomas…
Video: Reece Wilson – Hometown Hero
Get some insight into Reece, where he comes from and how his community helped him get to where he is…
Rapha Launch MTB Trailwear
Founded in 2004, Rapha are seemingly a brand riders either love or hate. No matter your opinion, there’s no denying…
Tom Pidcock Undergoes Surgery After Being Hit by Driver Whilst Training
Tom suffered the injury whilst training out in Andorra on Monday. His team, INEOS Grenadiers posted a statement on their…
Transition Launch All-New Spire
Available this summer, Transition have just launched the all-new Spire, a 29″ long-travel trail weapon with 170mm front and rear.…
Review: The Pole Taival Frameset is long but not unwieldy
Earlier in the year, Andi took delivery of a Pole Taival frameset, a bike that has helped rekindle his love…
Race Report: PMBA Graythwaite Enduro
Last weekend riders headed to Graythwaite for round one of the British National Enduro series. The PMBA enduro was also…
Oakley Sutro S Glasses with Prizm Trail Torch
The Oakley Sutro S are a scaled-down version of the somewhat over the top Sutro model. With a smaller overall…
Midweek Movies: Rad Women of MTB
After the bank holiday, it always feels a little like today is a Tuesday. Apologies for those of you who…
Video: Commencal/Muc-Off Team Prepare for Racing
It’s not long before the downhill season kicks off. It’s been a turbulent time for riders so it’s good to…
Crankworx Whistler Cancelled for 2021
Sadly, after much consideration, the team behind Crankworx Whistler have decided to cancel the event this year. The good news…
YT Release Three New Izzo Core Models
This time last year (or thereabouts) YT released the 130mm travel, 29in wheeled Izzo, its first foray into XC bikes,…
Meet the NEW mixed wheel Transition Patrol!
The new Transition Patrol gets new geometry, adjustable rear travel and a new haircut thanks to a mullet wheel combo!…
Fox Transfer SL is lighter and fits 27.2mm framesets!
Never have I been so excited to see 27.2mm before! But this is a big one for you retro frame…
Making XC Cool Again? New Santa Cruz Blur and Juliana Wilder
Now before you all shout ‘but XC has always been cool!’, the whole shizzle with this bike launch seems to…
First Look: Hope XCR 199g XC/Trail brakes
Hope releases the ultra-lightweight Hope XCR weighing at a feathery 182g per end, and we have a first look. Fans…
Readers’ Rides Bike Check: Shia’s Production Privée Shan GT 935
What are you all riding? This is where we find out! You send us your submissions, and then we cast…
Monday Mini Review: Nukeproof Horizon V2 Wheelset
Nukeproof are quickly becoming the kings of sensible, long-lasting kit, so what does Andi make of the Nukeproof Horizon V2…
Why You Should Discover The Joy of Singlespeeding
If you have dotwatched the latest edition of the Highland Trail 550 like me, you’ll have noticed that Liam Glen,…
Mons Royale Future Ground: Women’s Progression Camp
A few months ago Mons Royale hosted a women’s progression camp in Queenstown, New Zealand. The Future Ground Progression camp…
FGF 551 – The Wedding Bells and Sunshine Edition
Oh god, it’s half term, we are out of practice going anywhere, the kids seem to be taking up a…
Video: A Closer Look at the New Saracen Ariel 50E
Available now Saracen have their Ariel 50E range, the 50E, 50E Pro and 50E Elite. Each powered by Shimano STEPS…
Video: Samantha Soriano’s Road to Red Bull Formation – Episode Three
Sam is currently out at Red Bull Formation in Utah, but we’re able to see what she got up to…
Live to Ride: Life After Racing with Matt Simmonds
You might be wondering what Matt Simmonds has been up to since he stopped racing. Well, since then he’s been…