Issue 148

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Editorial / Every ride is a snowflake

Chipps ponders how every single mountain bike ride is as random as it is unique.

UK Adventure / The HT550 in winter

Steve Bate is no stranger to adversity and triumphing over it. However, will a loop of Scotland’s Highland Trail 550, in mid-winter, break this Paralympian down? Or build him up?

UK Adventure / The Longest High Street

Sanny and Mark revisit an epic Lake District ride that, last time saw some very dark moments. Hopefully, this time, an e-bike for Mark and a Nick Craig for company will see them right.

Column / I♥️MY

Benji takes us through his no fuss gear, that lets him focus on testing and fiddling, one thing at a time.

Classic Ride – The Beast of the Peak

Barney Marsh returns to a true, British mountain bike classic, with a Dark Peak tour that includes Hope Cross, Ladybower and The Beast. Is it still a classic? Definitely.

Interview / Who is Dylan?

He came from seemingly nowhere to earn a spot at the 2022 Red Bull Rampage. His secret? Loving bikes and never giving up.

Kit Essentials / Sleeping Out

A night outdoors doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune on gear. Let us inspire you to choose wisely.

Bike Test / Brit Boxed Burly Bikes

Benji heads to the hills on three 160mm travel bikes from Bird, Privateer and Saracen.

Purposeful Adventure / Beyond The Blues

Trash Free Trails A-Teamer Pete Scullion takes us on a scalable adventure: be it blue trail or big hill, there’s always an opportunity to leave your mark – in a positive way.

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