Mountain Biking UK Magazine - June 2024
Mountain Biking UK Magazine - June 2024
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In this issue
The MBUK £3.5k bike
We see if you can still maximise your budget and fun by building up a bike from a bare frame.
A trail as old as time
An adventure through the historic Aragon region of Spain to find the oldest cycling trail ever.
BIKETEST BACKCOUNTRY HARDTAILS
We see whether carbon fibre or steel, big-name value or boutique attention to detail comes out on top on the trails
2 mins
NUKEPROOF MEGAWATT CARBON 297 RS
The original Megawatt proved itself almost instantly, winning our inaugural E-Bike of the Year award in 2022.
2 mins
CALIBRE LINE T3 29
£1,100 (with £5 GO Outdoors card) Cost-effective proper' mountain bike
3 mins
FIRST RIDES
STRAIGHT OUT OF THE BOX & ONTO THE TRAILS
3 mins
ROUTES QUICK BLASTS
Facing shorter days and inclement weather, Max finds three satisfying routes that show it doesn't have to be an all-day ride or nothing
2 mins
GRIME TIME
EXPERT WORKSHOP ADVICE
3 mins
TRAILCREW HAVOK BIKEPARK
A hand-cut, rider-built bike park, Havok reopened earlier this year at a new site in West Yorkshire and is still expanding
5 mins
From dust it did rise
Steve Thomas traces the birth of British mountain biking, from 'tracker bikes' to Muddy Fox
7 mins
THROW DOWN THE CAUNTLET
In our final challenge of the series, we see if e-bikes really are as good at climbing as they're cracked up to be, as we tackle Antur Stiniog back to front
5 mins
THE RIDER OFF YEAR' 23
THE BIG REVEAL! You voted in your thousands - now meet our winners...
10 mins
CURTIS AM9
£5,200 (custom build), £1,450 (frame only) Can Curtis's handmade steel shredder live up to its heritage and price tag?
3 mins
FIRST RIDES
£9,000 How much for a hardtail?!
3 mins
6 OF THE BEST PROTECTIVE VESTS
Lightweight body armour for back protection on the trails
3 mins
GRIME TIME
EXPERT WORKSHOP ADVICE
2 mins
NUKEPROOF DISSENT CARBON 297 RS
£5,999.99 Impressive spec, components and capability for the price
3 mins
TRAILCREW LAGGAN WOLFTRAK, SCOTLAND
A rough-and-ready trail centre in the Cairngorms with fun riding and views to die for
6 mins
GIANT GLORY ADVANCED
£7,499 We can see this bike bringing plenty of race wins
3 mins
BIKETEST DOWNHILL BIKES
We test three rigs raced on the DH World Cup circuit to see which works best for the weekend warrior and bike park shredder
3 mins
LEARN TO JUMPIN A DAY
ALWAYS STRUGGLED WITH GETTING YOUR WHEELS OFF THE GROUND? AN INTENSE SIX HOURS OF DRILLS WITH PRO COACH OLLY MORRIS HAS FINALLY GOT EDITOR JCW ON THE RIGHT TRACK AFTER FOUR DECADES OF TRYING AND HIS TIPS CAN HELP YOU, TOO
7 mins
HUSQVARNA MOUNTAIN CROSS MC4
$5,899 Does the MC4 leave you power-tooled up for the trails?
2 mins
TYLER MCCAUL
With the gnarliest event of the year fast approaching, Kari Young speaks to 10-time Red Bull Rampage veteran Tyler McCaul to find out what the 34-year-old eats to fuel his body for such extreme exercise and what his 'Kryptonite' snack food is
2 mins
LIFE BEGINS AT 40 (WINS)
MBUK's founding editor Tym Manley meets up with Rachel Atherton for the first time in years to find out about her plans for retirement - which are quickly ripped up!
8 mins
6 of the best summer jerseys
Lightweight tops to see you through the hottest months
3 mins
TRASH BAND
We meet some of the riders behind Trash Free Trails
3 mins
BIGRIDE SUN, SEA AND SINGLETRACK
Max and Russell explore South West England's Jurassic Coast, with bonus seaside routes in South Wales and on the Isle of Skye
6 mins
HOW TO...STAY FIT OVER 40
Strength coach Ben Plenge’s essential tips for keeping your body at its biking best
2 mins
TRAILCREW: WOBURN BIKE PARK & TRAILS
This classic spot on the Beds/Bucks border has something for everyone
5 mins
GROUPTEST FLAT PEDALS
We see which design is grippiest and most supportive
7 mins
BIG MOUNTAINS ON A SMALL BUDGET
WE SEE IF YOU CAN REALLY RIDE PROPER PEAKS WITH A £500 BIKE AND BARGAIN-PRICED KIT
8 mins
GENERATION GAMES
WE MEET UP WITH TWO OF THE BEST BRITISH RIDERS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE ERAS T0 SHRED THE TRAILS OF BIKEPARK WALES, ENJOY A BIT OF FRIENDLY RIVALRY AND FIND OUT HOW THE SPORT HAS CHANGED
8 mins
Mountain Biking UK Magazine Description:
Publisher: Our Media Ltd
Category: Sports
Language: English
Frequency: Monthly
Mountain Biking UK Magazine is the UK's best-selling mountain bike magazine, and for good reason. It's packed with everything you need to know about the sport, from trail riding to downhill racing.
In each issue, you'll find:
* In-depth reviews of the latest bikes and gear
* Interviews with top mountain bikers
* Trail and travel features
* Tips and advice on improving your skills
* News and events from the world of mountain biking
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