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MICROSHIFT ADVENT X DRIVETRAIN

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September 2021
MONDRAKER CRAFTY CARBON XR MIND
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MONDRAKER CRAFTY CARBON XR MIND

Integrated data-logging comes to mountain biking courtesy of Mondraker’s MIND system

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September 2021
“WE WERE LAUGHED AT AS WOMEN, CONSTANTLY. BUT NOW IT'S UNDENIABLE: IF YOU'RE GOING TO SAY WOMEN'S RIDING ISN'T IMPRESSIVE THEN YOU'RE LIVING UNDER A ROCK”
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“WE WERE LAUGHED AT AS WOMEN, CONSTANTLY. BUT NOW IT'S UNDENIABLE: IF YOU'RE GOING TO SAY WOMEN'S RIDING ISN'T IMPRESSIVE THEN YOU'RE LIVING UNDER A ROCK”

Canadian DH racer turned freeride star Micayla Gatto tells us about the mixed-media edit that made her famous, riding at Red Bull formation, and her Type Z personality

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September 2021
KEEPING THE BEER FLOWING
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KEEPING THE BEER FLOWING

Biere du Compté is the toast of anyone who’s ridden Transvesubienne and when a freak storm destroyed its Alpine brewery, urgent help was needed...

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August 2021
TRAIL BLAZERS - DAVE EVANS BIKE CORRIS
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TRAIL BLAZERS - DAVE EVANS BIKE CORRIS

Thanks to Dave Evans’s tireless advocacy, Wales’s rich network of trails is in rude health and the future looks even brighter

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9 mins  |
August 2021
IDLE FANCIES
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IDLE FANCIES

High-pivot bikes have finally hit the mainstream, with two new trail models from Norco and Cannondale

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August 2021
NUKEPROOF MEGAWATT 297 FACTORY ALLOY
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NUKEPROOF MEGAWATT 297 FACTORY ALLOY

Nukeproof’s Mega just got a simple but electrifying makeover

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6 mins  |
August 2021
BLACK AND BLUE
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BLACK AND BLUE

...and red. A handful of new trails, a visitor centre, and a Red Bull line come to BikePark Wales

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4 mins  |
August 2021
NS BIKES DEFINE AL 170 1
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NS BIKES DEFINE AL 170 1

With big travel and mullet wheels, the enduro ready Define is easy to pigeonhole... or is it?

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August 2021
LIV EMBOLDEN 1
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LIV EMBOLDEN 1

A sub-£2k full-Susser is a cheering prospect; especially one with the Embolden’s spec sheet

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August 2021
CONFIDENCE TRICKS
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CONFIDENCE TRICKS

I went to a skills coach and this is what I learnt...

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August 2021
BATTERY LIFE SAVER
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BATTERY LIFE SAVER

How to prolong the lifespan of your e-bike battery

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August 2021
‘Tokyo Olympics: I'm Going To Win
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‘Tokyo Olympics: I'm Going To Win

The multi-talented Tom Pidcock tells us about his ambitions for a gold medal, growing up riding BMX, and why Red Bull Rampage is on his bucket list

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4 mins  |
August 2021
GET THE MOST FROM RIDING WITH YOUR KIDS
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GET THE MOST FROM RIDING WITH YOUR KIDS

Make outings with your offspring fun for the whole family

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Summer 2021
MENSTRUAL CYCLING
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MENSTRUAL CYCLING

The menstrual cycle doesn’t have to put a stop to your riding. Here’s how to tailor your output to your period

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Summer 2021
YOU CAN'T BE WHAT YOU CAN'T SEE
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YOU CAN'T BE WHAT YOU CAN'T SEE

Downhill prodigy Vali Höll is blazing a trail for female mountain bikers; former world champ Tracy Moseley gets the inside story

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Summer 2021
BIKE SKILLS 101
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BIKE SKILLS 101

New riders or seasoned veterans alike should brush up on their basics, here’s how to get started with coach Katy Curd

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Summer 2021
WILD LIFE
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WILD LIFE

Juliana’s Wilder brings a feminine touch to down-country

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Summer 2021
PERUSE IT OR LOSE IT
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PERUSE IT OR LOSE IT

We’re sitting on a labyrinth of lost trails in the UK, and without your help they could be gone forever

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Summer 2021
Sheffield CITY OF SHRED
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Sheffield CITY OF SHRED

With a dizzying array of natural and sculpted trails, and a diverse community of passionate, friendly riders, Sheffield is a true pinner’s paradise

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6 mins  |
Summer 2021
FUNDAMENTALS OF SUSPENSION SET-UP
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FUNDAMENTALS OF SUSPENSION SET-UP

Setting up your suspension needn’t be a scary process, says World Cup mechanic Jules McLean

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Summer 2021
FOCUS JAM 6.0 LTD
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FOCUS JAM 6.0 LTD

£4,199 / 29in / focus-bikes.com. With sorted geometry and plush suspension the new Jam suits a more relaxed riding style

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Summer 2021
5 Best Places To Ride In The UK
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5 Best Places To Ride In The UK

Julia Hobson, guide at Endlesstrailsmtb.com, chooses her five favourite UK trails

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Summer 2021
CLASS OF 2021
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CLASS OF 2021

Why does the Tweed Valley churn out successful racers at such a prolific rate? We head north to find out

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July 2021
GET SOME GOALS
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GET SOME GOALS

Hone your trail-riding technique by getting specific and setting targets

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July 2021
SRAM GX EAGLE AXS UPGRADE KIT
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SRAM GX EAGLE AXS UPGRADE KIT

A wireless upgrade package that promises pristine gear transitions for half the price of X01 AXS. Has SRAM delivered? We find out...

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July 2021
DON'T CHASE NUMBERS IN THE GYM
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DON'T CHASE NUMBERS IN THE GYM

Getting stronger is a means and not an end so keep your ego in check

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July 2021
BREAKING GROUND
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BREAKING GROUND

Mountain biking is booming, and the demand for new and bigger riding spots is stronger than ever – step forward the Rother Valley, Sheffield

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July 2021
 THE END OF TRASH
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THE END OF TRASH

Trash Free Trails is on a mission to rid the trails of trash for good

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June 2021
RIDE SLOW TO GET FAST
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RIDE SLOW TO GET FAST

Knowing how slow to go is crucial if you want to benefit from harder sessions

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4 mins  |
June 2021