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Tales of The Unexpected | A Bicycle Commute Short Story

Hannah rides to work, and has another of those moments that remind you why taking the bike will always trump hopping in the car. I’ve not ridden the proper off……

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Interview | Zack Rundell: ‘Mountain Biking Saved My Life’

Hannah chats to Zack Rundell, the U.S. high school mountain biking success aiming to inspire others to let bikes change their lives. While out in Idaho I attended a ‘Draft……

#MakingUpTheNumbers | National DH Champs – Revolution Bike Park

It was the National Downhill Championships at the weekend – how did our team of podium hopefuls (hope springs eternal…) get on? “Have you seen any older bikes?” Binnsy asks...

Stay Cool! 5 Top Heatwave Tips For Mountain Bikers

We bring you our top tips for beating the heat and keeping cool while pedalling. Yes, there’s a heatwave. And yes, this article was born from a heat induced stream...

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The Longest Day – An Elan Epic Ride

Matthew Finch takes advantage of the longest day of the year, by leaving the trail centre behind and going for his longest ride. I awoke to the manic buzzing and...

Viathon – The new brand poised to take on the USA

From Impact Sun Valley in Idaho, Hannah brings us a look at Viathon, a new brand with some big hitting financial backers. You could launch a new bike brand in...

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Showers Pass | Durable, sustainable ride gear for all weathers

Hannah has been out in Idaho at the Impact Sun Valley media event to check out a bunch of brands and products. Here, she finds out a bit more about...

4 Unexpected Perks Of Rotor 13 Speed

When Hannah saw the Rotor 13 speed drive train in Idaho, a few little details beyond the basic benefits of Moar Gears caught her eye.  1. Rotor 1×13 Pick And...

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#MakingUpTheNumbers | Whiplash, gravel rash and headaches – National DH Series, Rd 3 Bala

I have wondered if we’d ever get to this point; writing the blog on Monday morning from Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. Safe to say it’s been one hell of a weekend...

‘Everybody’s Free To Wear Sunscreen’ For Mountain Bikers

We’ve discussed it in the office and we don’t know what to call it, but we’re pretty sure you’ve heard ‘Everybody’s Free To Wear Sunscreen’ by Baz Lurmann. Whether it’s...

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Highland Trail 550 | 2019 ‘Epic Wet Edition’ – What Did It Take To Get Round?

This year’s Highland Trail 550 was, by any stretch of the definition, epic. Heavy rain in the first couple of days turned rivers and streams into raging torrents and chest...

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#MakingUpTheNumbers | Fort William – The Warm Up

National Downhill Series Round 2 & SDA Round 3 – Fort William. George Thompson brings us his latest downhill race report from the shadows of the podium. “Let me message Jules……

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Sick Bicycles – Are Things As Bad As They Sound?

What is going on with Sick Bikes? Hannah has been trying to get to the bottom of it. ‘Sick Bicycle Co‘ first came to my attention in May 2017, when...

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Short vs Long Fork Offset | Testing On The Santa Cruz Blur

Wil delves into his experience of back-to-back testing 44mm & 51mm fork offsets to find out just how big of a difference it makes. Or doesn’t. If you haven’t already……

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What Is Fork Offset? And Why Does It Matter?

Reduced-offset forks are all the rage at the moment, but what is fork offset? Wil explains in this two-part online feature about fork offset Unless you’ve been living under a……

Interview | Cycling UK: What’s Next for Welsh Access?

Wales is poised to shake up its outdoor access laws in a big way. We caught up with Sam Jones and Duncan Dollimore from Cycling UK to find out what’s…

Skinny Dipping #004: the World Cup hasn’t even started and we’re already two races down in the British series

In this month’s Skinny Dipping we start off in the UK before heading out to the racing and tech in sunny California. Homeward bound It’s only April and we’re already……

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12 Huge Cassettes For 1x Drivetrains That Aren’t Shimano Or SRAM

Not so long ago, wide-range cassettes were an Exciting New Thing. Actually, we still think they’re pretty exciting, and we’re seeing more brands outside the two Big S brands –...

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#MakingUpTheNumbers | ‘I am not precise, I am cumbersome’ – SDA Rd 2, Innerleithen

George Thompson brings us his race report from SDA Round 2 – Innerleithen where he tries to weave in and out the trees. It’s not him that’s too big, it’s his……

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#MakingUpTheNumbers – DH English Champs on Danny Hart’s Home Turf

George Thompson reports from the English Championships Gravity Events Round 1 – Hamsterley As I arrive at Danny Hart’s Descend Bike Park in Hamsterley Forest, I’m three-quarters of the way……

Gallery | NAHBS Brings Out The Freaks And The Geeks

It’s been the North American Handmade Bike Show this week. Sadly we’re not able to fly out there and fondle the bikes, so we’re left to rely on the official……

Skinny Dipping #003: British mud, South African dust and Brazilian firsts

From the mud of northern and middle England to the dust of South Africa and Brazil, we’ve got it here in this month’s round-up of XC and endurance news. Rain……

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Interview | Monē Bikes Reveals US Made Fillet Brazed Steel Full Suspension Bike

Some people think social media is a waste of time, that it’s a vortex into which your soul and time will rapidly disappear. It depends what you’re looking at –……

Building Our Test Bike | Stanton Switch9er FS – Full Suspension British Steel

Any new bike day is pretty exciting, even if it is a test bike that you’re going to have to bid adieu to in due course. This one, however, is……

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#MakingUpTheNumbers | Ae-bandoned – SDA Round 1

‘What’s your favourite season?’ MrsMakingUpTheNumbers asks.Every fibre of my being wants to respond with ‘race season’ but as I open my mouth, I think better of it. ‘Spring’. Tension has……

International Women’s Day | A year of Inspiring Women

On International Women’s day last year we didn’t want to just do a one-day thing to say how awesome women riders are so instead we launched a year’s worth of...

Interview: Gowaan Gals – Give It A Go And Remember To Be Silly!

It’s the last month of our Inspiring Women interview series and we’ve saved the most fun for last after I spent a very entertaining evening chatting to Enduro racers Bex……

Skinny Dipping #002 – Kielder, Courtney and the Cape

It feels like 2019 has got off to a galloping pace. Not only are we already on our second edition of our XC and endurance news, the year’s second 24……

How Sam Pilgrim Made Me Jump

While wandering around Eurobike last year I found myself being introduced to Sam Pilgrim, YouTube personality and former Freeride Mountain Biking (FMB) World Champion. As you do if you’re a……

5 Thoughtful Valentine’s Gifts For Cyclists

There are a thousand cheesy bike themed things you might be tempted to get your cycling loved one for Valentine’s Day. But before you get them an ‘I ♥ Bikes’ sign...