Announcing the news on her Instagram earlier today, Marine Cabirou is the latest rider to sign with Monster Energy. She joins Camille Balanche who signed earlier this month. Monster teamed…
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2021 Making Up The Numbers Team Launch Video!
Ahead of National Champs this weekend here’s the 2021 Making Up The Numbers Team Launch Video. Enjoy! Massive spoiler, it’s exactly the same race team as 2019 & (although we…
Jack Reading’s Fourth Place Megavalanche Run
Here is Jack’s full race run at this year’s Megavalanche in Alpe d’Huez. It was the first time he’s ridden it, so to finish fourth is pretty wild. Take a…
POV with EWS Race Winner Hattie Harnden
Winning an EWS is no easy feat. Especially if you’re under 21, and up against some of the best enduro riders in the world. Young Brit, Hattie Harnden took the…
New Manitou Dorado gets new chassis, new internals and could be used for Enduro
The Manitou Dorado is the longest-running inverted suspension fork in the mountain bike market, and the latest looks better than ever! The Dorado has been a constant in the Manitou…
Tom Pidcock: Born to Mountain Bike
This video gives more insight into Tom Pidcock, his motivation, background and how he mixes disciplines. Seems no matter what he’s riding he’s always pushing and aiming for the top.…
Adaptive MTB DH Racing Comes To BC
Adaptive mountain bikes are getting ever more capable, and are a far cry from the off road wheelchairs that were previously available to those hoping to explore the trails. With…
It’s Wyn TV Time: La Thuile EWS Race One
Seems most of Europe has been suffering with bad weather. It’s supposed to be summer, but I guess this may be more typical in years to come. The rain has…
XC Highlights – Les Gets World Cup 2021
The XC in Les Gets was another intense event. Riders battled it out in short track for their starting place in finals. The conditions were pretty grim, with slippery sections,…
Life Outside of Racing: Ambitions with Emily Batty
Emily Batty is back for season two of Ambitions. The latest episode, the third in the series shows just how important it is to have the right people around you.…
Would You Ride Black Snake in Val di Sole on a Unicycle?
We’re not really sure what to say apart from this is a little bit wild! This takes some serious skill and balance. Black Snake is one of the tougher tracks…
Bike Check: Joe Connell’s Orange Stage 6 with prototype dual crown Formula fork
Check out what Orange Factory Racing rider, Joe Connell with be racing at EWS La Thuile this week in our latest bike check. Joe Connell will be hitting the EWS…
Finals Highlights from Les Gets DH World Cup 2021
We know, more highlights, but can we really complain about more riding coverage? We posted the men and women’s highlights from Les Gets, but here’s the overview from Red Bull.…
Thirty Minutes of EWS Goodness with Jack Moir in La Thuile
Jack Moir is out in La Thuile for the third (and fourth) round of the Enduro World Series. We get to see the stages, some riding, and some really cool…
DH Highlights – Les Gets World Cup 2021
We said it before, but we’ll say it again. Les Gets DH World Cup brought it. It was such an intense race and given the conditions, it was hard to…
Mateo Verdier Sculpts Massive Kickers in Chatel
Digging and riding go hand in hand for some. Mateo Verdier is one of those guys, he spends his time building stuff to ride. To visualise something, to then build…
Mexico City bus drivers probably won’t pass cyclists so close after this terrifying training!
Spanish language Instagram page Trafico Zmg recently shared a video showing drivers getting a taste of what a close pass really feels like. You can see the Instagram post here,…
Top Female Freeriders Join Audi Nines MTB for 2021
The rider list has been announced for the 2021 Audi Nines MTB freeride event. Due to take place on 24-28 August at the Ellweiler quarry in Germany, the event returns…
Saving Scotland’s Forests: Among Green Soldiers
Funn and The Contour Collective have come together to tell a story about rewilding Scotland’s forests. We’re passionate about the mountains and about understanding the places we ride. With widespread…
Updated: Alex Marin Departs from The Brigade Team
Alex Marin announced that he is leaving The Brigade Team on Instagram this morning. This mid-season change sees him head to another team. There is a period during the season…
Wyn Sums up Les Gets DH World Cup Finals
Did you catch the DH world cup in Les Gets? If not, watch the replay asap! It was such a good race. We’re wishing all those who crashed a speedy…
Sunday Sofa Slouch: Les Gets World Cup Edition
In place of midweek movies (well, at least sometimes) we thought we’d try out Sunday sofa slouch. That way you can hopefully enjoy a lazy Sunday and spend the morning…
Bike Check: Lachlan Blair’s Orange Stage 6 EWS Bike Check
Name: Lachlan Blair Height: 175cm Weight: 78kg Lachlan Blair is one of the fastest young riders of the newly reformed Orange Factory Racing Team. For this season he is racing…
#MUTN Les Gets Special – Aaron Gwin, Camille Balanche, Joe Breeden & Aaron Dobie
Race season is in full swing & joining us for this episode of the pod are 5 x Elite Men’s World Cup Champion Intense Factory Racing’s Aaron Gwin, 2020 Elite…
Camille Balanche Signs with Monster Energy
Camille Balanche took to Instagram to announce she is now sponsored by Monster Energy. Current women’s DH World Champion and series leader, Camille has been on a steady rise. She’s…
Practice Highlights – Les Gets DH World Cup 2021
It’s safe to say the track in Les Gets has been a test for some. Plenty of lines, some wild sections. It’s got the thumbs up and is being compared…
Can Bikes Solve The Haribo Delivery Crisis?
On hearing that Haribo deliveries could be facing disruption, we were worried. Component delays are one thing, but you can grind along on that old and skipping chain for a…
Watch Andreas Kolb avoid a car accident on the Les Gets World Cup Course
MTBnews.de shared this shocking footage showing Andreas Kolb‘s near-miss with a car on the Les Gets World Cup Course! Downhill riders have a lot to keep an eye on during…
IMBA Europe Summit 2021
On 17 June IMBA Europe hosted an online summit that brought together industry experts and policy makers. The 2021 summit was organised with the aim of looking into how both…
Charlie’s Trail Kitchen: Mexican Hangover Cure – Michelada Chilada
Whether you are chilling out in the garden, stopping on the trail, or in desperate need of a hangover cure, the Chilada is a rather invigorating cocktail that will reset…
Les Gets DH Course Preview with Brook MacDonald
Jump on board for a run down the downhill track in Les Gets with Brook MacDonald. There are plenty of open sections on this track, so riders can pick their…
Breeze into the Forest: Women’s Rides go Off-Road
British Cycling have announced the expansion of their Breeze initiative to give ride leaders the skills they need to lead rides off-road in a number of England’s forests. The idea…
Progress Report! Local Riders Have Beef With Council Over Chopped Ham Lands Trail
We’ve posted before on the importance of accessible ride spots, particularly in urban spaces, so when we heard via our Forum that barriers had been erected beside a BMX track…
Les Gets is Upon Us! Head for a Track Walk with Wyn
It’s a double world cup weekend. Exciting times are ahead! Wyn Masters takes a walk down the track in Les Gets getting up to his usual antics. He checks out…
Video: Straight Outta Lockdown
UK ODI riders, Â Matt Roe, Becci Skelton, Glen Coe and Harry Schofield took advantage of the change to lockdown rules. Once lockdown restrictions were lifted they headed to Bike Park…
Please Support Ross! He’s been a little foolish…
So, this story probably should have been a little different., but anyway here it goes. This coming weekend, ad sales guy Ross is entered into the Manchester to Blackpool charity…
Don’t be THAT Person, Give People Space on the Trails
No matter how good you are, or fast, there is always going to be someone who is faster than you. All of us share a passion and enjoy mountain biking,…
Red Bull Rampage is Back for 2021!
Red Bull Rampage returns for 2021. The event is set for 15 October 2021 following its cancellation last year. 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of Rampage following the first event…
Eurobike Moves to Frankfurt for 2022
Due to a new partnership between trade show companies, Messe Frankfurt and Messe Friedrichshafen, Eurobike will relocate to Frankfurt in 2022. Eurobike has been held in Friedrichshafen since 1991. This…
Ride with Some ‘Fantastic Wee Birds’ for Swift Awareness Week
Get Schwifty, or more specifically swifty (Rick and Morty fans will know what I’m on about, all others will think I’m going swiftly mad). The RSPB is launching a number…
Amaury Pierron Injured at French DH Cup
Earlier today Sven Martin broke the news on his Instagram that Amaury had been injured during the weekend at the French DH Cup. It was reported that he was airlifted…
Wyn Masters Talks to Riders at EWS Round Two
WynTv is always a highlight from any race. Wyn Masters really gets in there to talk to other riders about their race. There were two rounds of the Enduro World…
Coming Back From the Bad Days with Kate Courtney
Racing is a series of ups and downs. Sometimes you can be right up there with luck on your side, other days no matter what you do, things just don’t…
Video Round Up from EWS Val di Fassa Trentino
Why have one video, when you can have many! It’s been a pretty wild week out in Italy for the first two rounds of the Enduro World Series. Here’s a…
High Alpine Riding in the Dolomites with Tom Oehler
With some on edge sections, great drone footage and breathtaking scenery, this edit is making us crave adventure. Enjoy the video, Tom Oehler’s riding, and some behind the scenes with…
Bike Check: Louis Jeandel’s EWS Sunn Kern EN
Louis Jeandel, aged 22 lives in Aix-Les-Bains an epic spot for riding with stunning natural trails to keep his skills honed. When not riding, Louis spends time with friends or…
British Cycling Have Big Plans for Mountain Biking
Following a six-week consultation in December 2019, British Cycling released their long-term plans for downhill and endurance. Their plans set out a series of goals and how they hope to…
Diversions and Closures in Afan due to Tree Felling
Natural Resources Wales have announced a 12-week closure of Rhyslyn car park in Afan for tree felling in the area. From Monday 28 June, the car park will be closed…
Wyn Masters hits the EWS Pits in Val di Fassa
Wyn heads around the pits after round one of the Enduro World Series in Italy. He chats to the riders about their performance. It’s interesting to hear how they feel…
Fully Vaccinated? You Could Travel Quarantine and Test Free by August
The Government is due to make an announcement on the changes to foreign travel and update the traffic light system shortly. There has been increasing pressure from travel firms and…
BC Epic Bike Checks: the Ti, the Custom, the Vintage and the Homemade
The BC Epic 1000 is one of those long distance unofficial organised events in the tradition of the Tour Divide or Highland Trail 550. With this year’s Tour Divide disrupted by border…