Nothing beats the first time you ride a new mountain bike trail. You might mess up every corner but you’ll get to the bottom buzzing…
Best mountain bike routes in the UK
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…
How many of these epic UK mountain bike descents have you completed?
Love the rush of gravity when you ride? These descents are a selection of the best the UK has to offer, covering iconic locations, and…
Northern lights, reindeer, sauna and incredible autumn colours: a mountain bike adventure in Lapland
Lapland might be better known for reindeers and the home of a certain Santa Claus, but if you love to ride through stunning scenery, then…
Car-free mountain bike destinations in Scotland
There’s something ironic in the fact that we mountain bikers often have to hop in the car to go ride our bikes, particularly if we…
Into thin air: riding high peaks at Arrochar, Scotland
We share this story, written by Pete Scullion, in memory of Rab Wardell, who passed away in August 2022 and will be sorely missed. All…
Rude rides: trails in the rudest places in the UK
From Shitterton to The Knob, the UK is home to some colourfully rude place names that cause endless sniggering amusement on road trips. It’s also…
How to get the most from a trail centre visit
Mountain bike trail centres are brilliant facilities, whether you’re just getting into mountain biking, are looking to develop your skills, or just want a fun…
Mountain bike destination guide: Are, Sweden
Looking for a bike adventure somewhere a bit different from the usual spots? Åre in northern Sweden is Scandinavia’s mountain biking hub. With one of…
High Alpine adventures in Crans Montana
If you’re looking for high-altitude adventure, big mountains, fresh air and descents that last for days, you’d be hard pushed to find a better mountain…
The evolution of mountain bike trails
If there’s been one constant over the last 25 years since MBR magazine first hit the shelves, it’s the trails we ride…or so you’d think.…
Can you rise to the challenge of Lord Hereford’s Knob? And other rude routes
The UK is home to some colourful place names and some equally vibrant riding. Here are five of our favourite rides that combine the two.…
Five of our favourite singletrack-focused routes
Those thin, winding trails we call singletrack are the reason we ride. Singletrack IS mountain biking. So, here’s to stellar singletrack!
Five routes that take in the Great British coastline
With 31,368km of coastline, and great riding along the way, there’s no need to travel abroad to get your seaside fix; here are five routes…
Five multi-day mountain bike rides: UK bikepacking classics
Planning on doing some riding on holiday? How about making the ride the holiday? Five long-distance classics – pick one and ride it all, or…
Guide to UK mountain bike uplift venues
There are currently twenty mountain bike uplift venues dotted around the UK. Here's the full menu. Take yer pick and go and have a blast.
Best place to mountain bike near London and the M25
Details of the best place to mountain bike near London. Look through the capital's urban sprawl and you’ll find plenty of little gems hidden away.…
Five best places to ride in the UK
Julia Hobson, guide at Endlesstrailsmtb.com, chooses her five favourite UK trails.
Make the most of summer with our five staycation showstopper routes*
Summer staycation. The UK has some of the world’s best riding – make the most of it this summer with our five showstopper rides.
5 routes near Sheffield, Glasgow, Birmingham, Bath and High Wycombe
The great escape. Turn your back on the city and you’ll find wild riding on your doorstep.