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Young Talent
Nine-year-old Harry Schofield from Sussex is a two-wheeled prodigy; now YT has built him a custom Jeffsy
Long Termers
Countless hours on the trails make this the ultimate test of performance as well as reliability
Natural Progression
Time invested in perfecting your position and braking at the right time reaps dividends when the terrain gets rowdy
First Rides
SWINGING A LEG OVER WHAT’S HOT THIS MONTH
Best Foot Forward
Switch up your stance to go faster, ride safer and feel better
Braking Bad Habits
Braking is about so much more than just stopping, or taking the fear out of speed. Use your brakes with skill and style and you’ll be faster and safer
MBR Editor's Choice 2019
Spending your hard-earned cash on something new for your bike can be a daunting prospect. The mountain market is awash with products, all claiming to be the hottest thing since the last hottest thing.
The Tough List
Terrible weather, bad planning, or hard as nails trails — these are the routes that have gone badly wrong for us over the past five years and made us cry — a little. Give them a go but take it from us, check the forecast beforehand eh?
First Rides
SWINGING A LEG OVER WHAT’S HOT THIS MONTH
18 Greatest Moments Of The Decade
The last 10 years have provided us with a tumult of trail highlights. Here’s our pick of the best — from brazen Red Bull Rampagers to the contentious rise of e-bikes
Hopton's Heaven
Shropshire’s Hopton Woods blend nature and nurture so skilfully you’ll be instantly hooked; we almost never left...
A True Lakes Epic The Four Passes
Cumbria’s spellbinding landscape is a Tolkienesque blend of the severe and the sublime, with enough hike-a-bike climbs to crack a Yorkshireman...
Ex-Rated
The new breed of enduros are more about the overall experience than podiums and GoPros. We headed to Exmoor for a chilled weekend of quality trails and post-ride beers around the campfire.
Wolves In The Glen
It may be tucked away in a remote corner of the Highlands, but with a new cafe and top-notch enduro trails, Laggan Wolftrax is worth the journey once more
Why Plus Is More
More grippy, more comfortable, more drag… so should you get 27.5in Plus or 29in?
As Chosen By...Tahnee Seagrave World Cup Downhiller
Until 2016, my seasons had been… alright. Climbing up the ranks at every race and gaining a few podiums, but always feeling slightly out of reach for the win.
Charlie's Commencal Meta TR V4.2 Origin
Countless hours on the trails make this the ultimate test of performance as well as reliability
Evil Wreckoning X1
Evil isn’t like other brands. It doesn’t follow specific model years; it doesn’t make road bikes or kids’ bikes; hell, it doesn’t even write the model names on its frames — which is confusing to say the least, given that its full-suspension bikes are all based on the same Delta System suspension design and all share a very similar profile.
Trail Bike Of The Year
Twelve trailblazing full-sus machines, three categories, three outstanding winners — it’s the most important bike test of 2018.
Benji's Lapierre Zesty AM 527 Ultimate
MONTH 1: The classic Zesty sharpens up its act with a geometry upgrade and Boost axles.
The Long Way Home
Luke Bradley, and his mate Tom, set out to drive a ‘classic’ Porsche to its birthplace in Stuttgart via a string of Europe’s best hidden riding spots.
Are You The Next NINO (Or Rissveds)?
How to predict your XC race potential... without actually racing
Specialized Demo 8.1 Alloy
The Specialized Demo 8.1 Alloy looks just as good as its carbon counterpart, but costs 50 per cent less. So what’s the catch?
Why XC Is Now Must See
Crowds of 25,000 and growing online audiences mean cross country is exciting again
Bike Packing Essentials
Want to escape from the world on your mountain bike? Then you'll be needing these...
Practice Looks Perfect
Nant yr Arian's new skills sharpener could eclipse the trails it serves for sheer scale, quality and ambition.
Welcome To Wales
Better land access for mountain bikers could be just around the trail
Highland Sting
Head to the Highlands and get swept away by Torridon’s torrent of untamed trails; just watch out for the flesh-eating midges...
7 Best Winter Escapes
Why let Blighty’s filthy weather bring you down when you can hop on a plane and be hammering sun-drenched trails in a matter of hours?
Have A Go Heroes
Brought to you by the team behind the Ard Rock, this new event replaces limestone with dirt and heather, and lets the good times roll.