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Hotlines 2011: NS Bikes, Creme, Michelin, Gravity Dropper
Cool looking urban and town bikes from Creme, rad jumpy stuff from NS Bikes, Michelin rubber and Gravity Droppers
Northern Downhill Enduro DH this weekend
Mass start downhill race action up at Kielder Forest this Saturday and Sunday
NAHBS – Photos from the Handbuilt Show Pt4
Indy Feb, extended seat tubes and some bamboo in this latest handbuilt show roundup.
Hotlines Show: Lynskey Performance
Lots of lovely new stuff from the Ti masters, including the Helix Pro 29 in an incredibly flash finish
Mountain Hardwear Open 5 – Bakewell, Peak District
If you fancy a bit of last-minute adventure racing in the Peak this Sunday then read on… “On Sunday 6th March something a bit different is coming to Bakewell in…
Hotlines Show: Nuke Proof
The production versions of the Nukeproof Scalp downhill bike, lightweight plastic pedals and the Snap 4X bike
NAHBS – Photos from the Handbuilt Show Pt1
Loads of photos of incredible hand-crafted bikes from the NAHBS show.
Scottish Bike Show bring 2Pure on board
More news from the Scottish Bike Show as they’ve announced that distributor 2Pure has come onboard. Bringing in the likes of Clif Bar, Ibis, Crank Brothers, Lizard Skins (as well…
Nigel Page has seven bikes stolen
CRC/Nukeproof team manager gets seven bikes stolen from garage in Liverpool
Innerleithen Mountain TT Race
Race series finishes up with a 25km time trial around the trails of Inners
Visit Woods website launched
Online tool to help cyclists' find publicly accessible woodland - but they need support
New Trails at Lee Quarry – the work so far
We see how new trails are coming on at the venue of this year's Singletrack Weekender
Steve Peat’s Steel City Downhill – Raffle
Win loads of good stuff including a Cotic BFe, bid for a Santa Cruz Nickel - all in aid of Greno Woods...
Sir Jimmy and the front-flip…
Jimmy Savile has been promoting Fort William - with the aid of some familiar stuntmen...
Access: Support needed for A9 crossing at Wade’s Road, Etterridge
Petition needs support to help keep a 300 year old route accessible to all outdoor users
Kielder Calling Enduro…
If you fancy a bit of endurance racing this summer then you probably can’t go far wrong by heading up to Kielder Forest in Northumberland for the second instalment of…
Gore Bike Wear TransWales course preview
News of the UK's biggest stage race, course details and a new guidebook
NEW Ltd Edition Turner DHR Frames Arrive At Silverfish
OK .In a blatant ‘we love the colour of this Turner’ we thought we’d run this press release from Pete Drew at Silverfish. NEW Ltd Edition Turner DHR frames arrive…
Yak Attack 2011
The 'highest mountain bike race on earth' with 11,000m (yes, really) of climbing in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Midweek Mini Movies
Urge Cabo Verde Urge Cabo Verde 2011 report The epic Urge Cabo Verde race has just happened in the small island archipelago of Cape Verde off the coast of Western…
Rowan Sorrell’s Orange Alpine 160 up for grabs
Your chance to buy a one-of-a-kind bike, with all proceeds going to charity
Kona and Paligap to part ways
Kona to move distribution from Paligap to their European hub but will keep UK based sales and support team
Access All Areas: CTC campaign to defend access by bike
The sale of 50% of English FC land has been halted - but the future is still uncertain
Madison to cease distribution of Commencal
After five years the distributor and Andorran brand are calling it a day - at the end of this season
Nick Craig appearing at SHAFF tomorrow!
See the 'nicest man in MTB' interviewed at the Sheffield Adventure Film Fest tomorrow
Hit the North 2.5
The 5th and therefore confusingly-named Hit the North 2.5 took place on Saturday 12th February and according to all who took part, it was another big success. The unique ‘mountain…
Mountain Biking Weekends for Singles
...and apparently they always get more women than men booking in.
News Just In – Govt. to axe forest sell-off
That's what 38Degrees are claiming and the BBC agrees
Midweek Mini Movies
Time to waste a bit of Wednesday with rainy BC, classic Paris-Roubaix suffering, BMXs better than fixies and more
Mountain Bike Orienteering hits Stafford
The first round of the national Mountain Bike Orienteering league will be held on the Sunday 27th February, with screaming round the emptiness which is MOD Stafford on a weekend.…
Exclusive: Charge Cooker 29er UPDATED
Yup, they've gone and made one with big wheels. Get the lowdown here... now with more pics
The Torq Roughride
For 2011 the ninth Roughride is on June 12th, the same weekend as last year. This year the event has a new headline sponsor, Torq. The Torq Roughride is a…
Bearded Man Black Mountain Three Day update
Welsh three day event course preview, with some graphs that'll make endurance riders feel warm and funny
Red Kite Easter Bash
A celebration of 25 years of mountain biking in Llanwrtyd Wells taking place on the 25th and 26th March
Midweek Movies
It’s a mixed bag of seated suffering and massive hucking this week, with some fast stuff inbetween. First up we have Leigh Timmis, who sent us the first video of…
Core Bike 2011: Part Three
Buffs and Bondage –  tools for twiddlers – books for beavers- you get the idea. Buff. You’ve seen that Buff video right?  The one where you can be a Pirate or…
iXS MacAvalanche Preview Video
A video preview of the MacAvalanche course, exclusively for Premier Users
iXS Macavalanche Preview
Scotland's answer to the Mega is here - we've had a preview of the madness to come
Ritchey Bikefest 2011 powered by Mercedes-Benz Vito Sport
The Bristol Bike Fest returns with a new sponsor for 2011
Pass’portes Du Soleil 2011
Fancy 80km of Alpine riding, 5,000m of descending and all the cheese and meat you can stomach?
Stif Cycles First Birthday Bash
Demo bikes, rides with Steve Peat and Nick Craig, free chilli and much more next weekend
Gorrick Spring Series Round 2 Venue change
Race on Sunday 6th to move from Heath Warren to Crowthorne Woods
Core Bike 2011: Part Two
Another report from the Core Bike show with goodies from Hope, Ibis, Surly, Cane Creek, Salsa and more...
Core Bike 2011: Part One
Brace yourselves! There is loads and loads of new stuff below. Prepare to gasp at bright new colours, bold new graphics… and some genuinely new bits and bobs. Marzocchi A…