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Mountain Bike Rider
Festive present ideas for cyclists and mountain bikers
If you’re wracking your brains for gift ideas for the mountain biker or gravel rider in your life (or maybe looking for ideas for yourself!) then we’ve done the legwork…
MBR January 2023 – 284
The latest issue of MBR is out now, and as ever it’s packed full of inspiring ideas and routes to help you find new places to get out and ride.…
Is new always better when it comes to bikes?
Is new stuff all it’s cracked up to be? Veteran mountain bike journalist Guy Kesteven wonders whether bikes are good enough now to stop the constant churn. It’s not a…
Best mountain bike grips: lock-on grips for all types
The best mountain bike grips don't need to cost the earth. There are hundreds of grips on the market - a bewildering choice! Here's a shortlist of the best.
The ŠKODA Titan Desert Morocco MTB stage race: have you got what it takes to become a Titan?
Six stages, 600 kilometres, and the ultimate adventure. If you’re looking to challenge yourself and push your limits, the ŠKODA Titan Desert Morocco mountain bike stage race is for you.…
The Trans Savoie: a wild, epic big-mountain race like no other
There’s a mountain bike event in France that’s been going on for ten years now, in which clusters of riders stand around at the end of a trail completely dazed…
Best MTB helmet lights: light up the trail ahead
As the days shorten and the clocks go back, time to ride in daylight hours becomes severely limited outside of the weekend. Invest in a set of lights however, and…
Best kids’ full-suspension mountain bikes
Forget Raleigh Grifters and Burners, kids these days can nag you for a proper shrunken trail bike, complete with full-suspension, disc brakes and 1x drivetrains. So if they’re faster than…
Bell 4Forty Air MIPS helmet review
This 4Forty Air MIPS is part of Bell’s latest helmet range, and thanks to considered design and features it’s one of the best mountain bike helmets we’ve tested. It’s an…
Why NOT to train like a pro (and what to do instead)
You’ve probably heard the business trope that ‘success leaves clues’. It makes sense then that if you want to ride faster, you should do what the top pros do, right?…
IXS Carve AW waterproof jacket review
IXS make a lot of excellent kit, and if you’re looking for one of the best mountain bike jackets in term of value and features there are plenty on offer…
Giro Cascade Stow Jacket review
If you’re looking for the best mountain bike jacket, one consideration is packability, on top of weather proofing, fit and features. When we asked Giro for a waterproof jacket for…
Altura Ridge Pertex waterproof jacket review
Altura make some great kit at accessible prices, and the Ridge Pertex mountain bike jacket is packed with features… but where does it sit amongst the best jackets for mountain…
Endura MT500 Waterproof Jacket II review
The MT500 tag represents Endura’s hardcore mountain bike range, aimed at being one of the best mountain bike jackets on the market, and this jacket is one of the heaviest…
Endura Singletrack II waterproof jacket review
Scottish brand Endura has a global reputation for producing some of the best mountain bike jackets and kit available today, and the Singletrack jacket is a classic item that’s been…
Madison Roam 2.5 waterproof jacket review
If you’re looking for the best waterproof jacket, we’ve tried and tested many so you know what the right choice is for you. The Madison Roam waterproof jacket has plenty…
New Giant Reign boosts travel and updates suspension
Giant updates its classic enduro bike the Reign with an overhaul of the Maestro suspension platform, longer gravel, integrated storage and three versions, designed to suit everyone from the bike-park…
The game-changing e-bike: Scott Lumen first ride
There’s a new e-bike in town. It defines a whole new category, boasts a benchmark super low weight, and is designed to tempt e-bike naysayers with the promise of extra…
Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar GPS watch review
If you’re looking for a versatile, multi-purpose GPS smart watch that will help you boost your training, navigate your rides and more, then the Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire is up…